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Certification

Basics

What Is Certification?

Certification is an international hands-on testing program administered by the California Landscape Contractors Association (CLCA) that seeks to recognize proficiency in the landscape workforce, upgrade the status of the landscape professional and provide the public with a means of identifying qualified landscape professionals.

To become a Certified Landscape Technician, an applicant must pass the Common Elements plus a Core test.

CLCA has joined forces with PLANET (formerly ALCA) to offer three Core tests in Installation, Maintenance and Irrigation in addition to Advanced Specialties.

What the Program Is Not

Certification is not a substitute for the California landscape contractor's license (C-27). Passing the Certification Test does not count toward the state license. The goals, subject matter and procedures of the Certification Test are different from the licensing exam conducted by the Contractors State License Board. Certification is not a substitute for any of the stateissued pesticide licenses.

Details

Who Is Eligible For Testing?

Anyone is eligible to take the exam, but it is recommended that CLT applicants have:

Four years of work experience in the landscape industry, or
Two years of work in the landscape industry, plus the completion of a two-year curriculum in the landscape field.
Testing in Section 1.11, Trucks & Trailers requires a valid California Driver's License.

Test Procedures

Testing includes both written exams and field tests. The applicant rotates through timed field problems which are supervised by one or more judges, and require applicants to install or maintain sample landscape projects.

Preparing For The Test

A test booklet is mailed to all applicants. It outlines the test problems and prepares the applicant to take the test. Printed study guides are also available. We strongly recommend that you use these valuable resources.

Benefits

Benefits Of Certification

Promotes professionalism for individuals.
Validates landscape skills and provides international recognition.
Your company is registered as an employer of Certified Landscape Technicians.
Creates opportunities for career advancement in the industry.

Recognition

Persons passing a Certification Test will receive a certificate, identification card and logo items.

Employers are welcome to advertise that they have certified employees on their staffs.

Misc. Business

Cancellations

Cancellations received in writing prior to the deadline are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be given after the deadline.

Submissions

Return form and fees by deadline date to:
California Landscape Contractors Association,
1491 River Park Drive,#100,
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 830-2780
(916) 830-2788 fax

Questions

Address all questions to CLCA at (916) 830-2780, (916) 830-2788 fax.

Program Changes

Significant changes are being made to the CLT program Read more...

Last Test

Landscape Industry Show
Los Angeles
February 28, 2008.
WRITTEN TEST ONLY
Results Will Be Mailed.

Next Full Test

Buckeye Ranch, Petaluma
October 4, 2008.
Deadline TBA
Application Will Be Posted Soon.

CLCA, California Landscape Contractors Association