Training — Certification

What is Certification?

Certification is a voluntary, national program of industry recognition. Certification is a designation earned by a person to certify that he or she is qualified to perform a job. Certification indicates that the individual has a minimum set of knowledge, skills, or abilities in the view of the certifying body to perform their job to the satisfaction of water managers and customers.

Learning from Experience

Specialist Certifications Learning from Experience

Get the skills and knowledge required to enter and grow your career in the irrigation industry

Certified Irrigation Designer

Certified Irrigation Designers have the technical expertise and an up-to-date understanding of the latest water management practices to design, install, manage and maintain a wide variety of irrigation systems.

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Certified Meter Installer & Validator

An industry professional who can install and validate rural water meters according to the Australian Standards and as laid out in the National Framework for Non-Urban Water Metering Policy Paper.

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Short Courses

Certified Irrigation Professionals - Building on your Knowledge

Certified Irrigation Agronomist

Certified Irrigation Agronomists have the technical expertise to provide advice to end-users on system types, purchase and use. As well as troubleshoot, evaluate audit irrigation systems.

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Certified Irrigation Contractor

A Certified Irrigation Contractors manage the installation process of irrigation systems post design and have responsibility for how irrigation systems are installed and maintained.

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Certified Irrigation Installer

A Certified Irrigation Installers have the technical expertise and an up-to-date knowledge to install, troubleshoot, upgrade or repair irrigation systems.

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Certified Irrigation Manager

Certified Irrigation Managers have the technical expertise and an up-to-date understanding on implementing best practice in irrigation and water use and can recognise and minimise the environmental impacts of irrigation.

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Certified Irrigation Operator

Certified Irrigation Operators have the technical expertise and an up-to-date understanding of the operation of an irrigation system and the efficient and sustainable use of irrigation water.

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Certified Irrigation Retailer

Certified Irrigation Retailers have the technical expertise and an up-to-date understanding of irrigation hydraulics, pumps and components to understand and meet the needs of their customers in irrigation retail business.

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