Monday–Tuesday Seminar
One-And-A-Half-Day Seminar
Monday, Feb. 8, 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, Feb. 9, 8 am – Noon
1.05 education points, $205 member and nonmember
Golf Irrigation Auditor (GIA) Program
Location: TBD
(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.
Please note: While taking the GIA course prior to taking the exam is recommended, it is not required.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) Certification Exam (optional)
1 – 5:30 pm
IA and GCSAA members: $50 application, $200 exam
Non-GCSAA and IA members: $175 application, $325 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 certified professional in good standing within one year of application.
Due to these new certification requirement, registration for the exam must be completed through the Irrigation Association and finalized by Dec. 30, 2009. Please visit the Irrigation Association to submit an application and registration form or email the Irrigation Association for more information.
Please note: While taking the GIA course prior to taking the exam is recommended, it is not required.