Irrigation Installer

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So, you want to be an Irrigation installer? Can you:

• work outdoors
• be able to work in a team
• be physically fit
• be able to work to specifications and plans.

What do Irrigation installers do?

Assess, select and install irrigation equipment for various landscaping situations, including, for example, overhead, mini-sprinkle, dripper and pop-up sprinklers, irrigation systems, filters, timers, injectors, pressure pumps and pipe installations.

Install and commission solar heating systems for swimming pools. Irrigation installers work in all aspects of the construction industry from domestic construction to huge infrastructure projects. They also work on the maintenance of irrigation systems so may be involved with horticulture and landscaping businesses.

How do I become an irrigation installer?

Firstly, you will need to do some work experience so that you know what the job is about. If you think it’s for you, find an employer that is looking for an apprentice or trainee irrigation installer. You will then become an apprentice irrigation installer and will you will complete a certificate III in irrigation at a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

Once you have completed the four year apprenticeship, you will be a qualified tradie!

What Next?

Once you are a tradie in the construction industry, you can continue working for small or large companies and move into leading hand, supervising or management positions. You might even want to start your own business and employ apprentices yourself. Some tradies even go on to further education to complete courses from Certificate IV to bachelor level. There are plenty of options for qualified irrigation installers.