Certification: Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA)

6540 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia, 22042-6638

Certified golf irrigation auditors are involved in the quantification of turf irrigation water use tailored to the unique conditions found on golf courses. CGIAs:<br>Collect site data. <br>Make maintenance recommendations and perform minor repairs. <br>Perform field measurements and observations. <br>Determine irrigation uniformity and efficiency. <br>Develop a basic irrigation schedule for greens, tees and fairways. <br>Work with a golf course superintendent to manage overall irrigation water usage and decisions.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.