IGCEMA Certificate Programme

The International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) launched their Certification Program in May 2011. In July, BIGGA pledged support for the Certification Program and are now registered as Proctor (examination invigilator) for the program.

The Certification Program consists of six core competencies:

Hydraulic Troubleshooting
Electrical Troubleshooting
Internal Combustion Engines
Drivelines
Sprayer Troubleshooting - in development (expectedJan. 2012)
Cutting Units - in development (expectedFeb. 2012)

To achieve the IGCEMA Certificate, individuals will purchase the study guides and will then take an online test for each of the competencies. The study guides are available from the IGCEMA website at a cost of $18 per guide. Each online test costs $50 (this give you two attempts at the test). Payment for the test is made by credit card before the test begins.

On completion of all of the six competencies, individuals will be awarded the IGCEMA Certificate.

BIGGA CPD Credits (number to be confirmed) will be attached to each of the competencies and will be awarded on successful completion for each of the tests.

For further information visit the IGCEMA website www.igcema.org and click on Certificate Program.