Landscape Industry Certified Technician — Exterior Program (formerly CLT)
Click here for the 2012 Landscape Industry Certified brochure.
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.
Successful completion of the Softscape Installation test demonstrates that an individual has the skills to take a landscape blueprint and implement the design in the field.
- Hardscape Installation
Hardscape Installation demonstrates competence by installing hardscapes.
Successful completion of the Hardscape Installation test demonstrates that an individual has the skills to take a landscape blueprint and implement the design in the field.
- 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.
Successful completion of either the Softscape or Hardscape Installation test demonstrates that an individual has the skills to take a landscape blueprint and implement the design in the field.
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.
