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The Landscape Industry Certified (Technician) exam proves an individuals competence in the landscape industry across North America. There are 5 areas of which you can become Landscape Industry Certified (Technician). Click on the designation titles above for a full breakdown and explanation of each designation.
By successfully completing any/all designations, you prove your competence in the industry to yourself, your employer and customers!
All Landscape Industry Certified Technicians individually undergo a combination of written and/or hands on tests of knowledge, technical skill and safety. A high level of excellence is required to pass each section of the test. Even the most experienced candidate must demonstrate competence.
Experience:
- A minimum of 2000 hours (1 year) of work experience is highly recommended before the examination process is begun.
Written Tests:
- Written tests are designed to measure an overall comprehension of the trade.
- The written portion of the test can be taken anytime of the year or just prior to the practical test. Check the test date and location schedule.
- The written tests will very in length, however allow 2.5 hours for the full CLT test.
- All written portions are also usually offered at industry events such as Expo, Congress or Canada Bloom
- Hands On Test:
- The hands on tests measure an individual’s level of competence through a series of stations.
- The candidate is required to successfully perform specific tasks within a specified period of time in the presence of a qualified industry judge.
- Depending on the industry sector, a total of up to 11 hands on stations must be completed successfully.
- Success:
- A minimum grade of 70 per cent is required on each of the written tests and hands on stations before certification status can be obtained.
- All candidates who achieve a passing grade in some or all of the written and hands on exams will receive a letter indicating achievements to date.
Candidates are encouraged to seek additional information sources or tutors for areas in which they are less experienced. And/or register for a Certification Prep course. Seminar Guide.
Steps to getting started:
- Complete the registration form:
Test application package
Student registration package
which can be emailed to certification@landscapeontario.com, faxed to 905-875-3942, or mailed to:
Landscape Ontario
Attn Certification Coordinator
7856 Fifth Line Milton ON L9T 2X8
- Purchase a study manual.
- Register for your region’s next test and orientation dates to start the certification process.
- Receive your test book, plant list and description of the testing stations and STUDY.
- Remember Safety is the key to success.
- Once certified, maintain your certification by continuing your horticultural training to fulfill re-certification CEU’s .
- Enjoy your status as one of North America’s Qualified, Trusted, Recognized horticultural professionals.
- Judges application
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