Landscape Industry Certified Technician — Exterior Program (formerly CLT)

Local training and testing grounded in national standards

The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET)'s Landscape Industry Certified Technician — Exterior Test is an international, hands-on testing program administered by the Landscape Contractors Association MD • DC • VA (LCA). It recognizes proficiency in the landscape workforce, upgrades the status of the landscape professional, and provides the public with a means of identifying qualified landscape professionals.

There are four certifications available:

• Softscape Installation
  Softscape Installation demonstrates knowledge by successfully installing plant materials.
  
  
• Hardscape Installation
  Hardscape Installation demonstrates competence by installing hardscapes.
  
  
• Turf Maintenance
  Passing the Turf Maintenance tests show that a person has the skills to maintain Turf in a professional manner.
  
  
• Ornamental Maintenance
  Passing the Ornamental Maintenance tests show that a person has the skills to maintain Ornamental plants in a professional manner.

Benefits of Certification

• Promotes professionalism within the landscape industry.
• Provides national recognition.
• Validates landscape skills.
• Creates opportunities for career advancement in the industry.
• Employers are encouraged to advertise that they have certified employees on their staffs.
• Certification is an investment in yourself and your future.

To find out more about how to become a Landscape Industry Certified Technician — Exterior, contact LCA at lturner@mgmtsol.com.