Technician

Choose Your Specialty

The Landscape Industry Certified Technician program allows individuals to demonstrate their competency in a variety of industry tasks. Individuals must pass all exam questions, written and hands-on, in their chosen speciality to earn the Landscape Industry Certified designation.

Testing includes both written exams and hands-on tests. Certification candidates rotate through timed hands-on stations supervised by one or more judges where they demonstrate skills in real life scenarios. Candidates are judged on work methods, adherence to best practices and safety protocols.

Candidates must pass the written exam and every hands-on station within their chosen specialty to become a Landscape Industry Certified Technician. Not successful at a certain hands-on station or written exam? No problem. Retake that section when you are ready.

Anyone is eligible to take the Landscape Industry Certified Technician exam. For the best chance at success, it is recommended candidates have a minimum of 2,000 hours of landscape or horticultural industry experience.

Take it to the Next Level

Certification gives you the knowledge you need to grow as an industry professional. Training and preparing for Landscape Industry Certified exams requires you to adhere to industry standards and protocol which, in turn, ensures best practices. Take pride in your work, knowing that you have proven mastery of the skills and knowledge used on the job. Gain instant access to the network of industry professionals who have also earned their certification to share ideas and continue learning.

Stand Out in the Crowd

Integrate exam preparation into your company training program. Training to the exam teaches to industry standards, ensures proper protocols are followed and best practices are in place.

Increase your credibility with clients. Your certified staff are skilled professionals that have proven they’ve mastered the skills and knowledge used on the job. Trained and tested to industry standards, they complete work correctly, consistently and efficiently.

Motivate and engage your staff. Encourage your employees to take their landscape and horticulture career to the next level and earn their certification. They will be empowered to take on more responsibility and help you take your business to the next level.

Hardscape Installation

Written Tests

Common Core

Hardscape Plan Reading

Hardscape Principles and Calculations

Hands-On Tests

Chainsaw

Grading and Drainage

Instrument

Paver Installation

Skid Steer Operation

Softscape Installation

Written Tests

Common Core

Softscape Plan Reading

Softscape Principles and Calculations

Irrigation Components

Hands-On Tests

Plant Identification

Basic Program Controller

Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment

Tree Planting and Staking

Sod Installation

Plant Layout

Rototiller

Ornamental Maintenance

Written Tests

Common Core

Irrigation Components and Principles

Ornamental Maintenance Horticultural Principles

Ornamental Maintenance Calculations

Hands-On Tests

Plant Identification

Basic Program Controller

Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment

Tree Planting and Staking

Chainsaw

Power Blower

Pruning

Turf Maintenance

Written Tests

Common Core

Irrigation Components and Principles

Turfgrass Maintenance Horticultural Principles

Turfgrass Maintenance Calculations

Hands-On Tests

Plant Identification

Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment

Power Blower

21″ Mower

Intermediate Walk-Behind Mower

Riding Mower

Edger and Trimmer

Aerator

Turf Fertilizer

Qualified.

Trusted.

Recognized.