Monday–Tuesday Seminars
One-And-A-Half-Day Seminar
Monday, Feb. 7, 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 8, 8 am – Noon
1.05 education points, $205 member and nonmember
Golf Irrigation Auditor (GIA) Program
(289-01) This one-and-a-half-day management-level program, facilitated by the Irrigation Association, and held in part at a local golf course, provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable information that will also aid in becoming certified as a golf irrigation auditor. Learn how to gather appropriate irrigation water-use data and test the performance of golf irrigation systems. After completing this course, you will be able to assess system performance, determine irrigation water requirements, estimate potential dollar and water savings, develop an appropriate irrigation schedule and much more. evelop an appropriate irrigation schedule and much more.
Please note: While taking the GIA course prior to taking the exam is recommended, it is not required.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) Certification Exam (optional)
1 – 5:30 pm
IA members: $50 application, $150 exam
GCSAA members: $100 application, $200 exam
Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor candidates must pass the certification exam, which will be administered by the Irrigation Association. In addition, candidates are required to submit an application 30 days in advance of the exam date, have a minimum of one year verifiable irrigation-related experience, and submit an independently completed audit verified by an Irrigation Association auditor in good standing within one year of application.
Due to these new certification requirements, registration for the exam must be completed through the Irrigation Association and finalized by Dec. 30th, 2010. Please visit the Irrigation Association Web site, www.irrigation.org, or call 703.536.7080 to submit a certification application and register for the exam.
Please note: While taking the GIA course prior to taking the exam is recommended, it is not required..