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