The goals, subject matter, and procedures of the certification test are different from licensing exams. The common elements are required skills common to all core tests. Advanced specialty endorsements are advanced exams which are offered to Certified Landscape Technicians upon successful completion of the common elements and any core element. Creates opportunities for career advancement in the industry Recognition Persons who pass each test will become Certified Landscape Technicians . Persons passing a certification test will receive a numbered certificate and identification card.
Employers are welcome to advertise that they have certified employees on their staff.
Each core exam begins with a written test. Applicants then begin a series of timed, hands-on problems supervised by one or more judges. Most problems require applicants to install or maintain sample landscape projects. At the end of each timed session, the applicants rotate to another workstation. This process continues throughout the test.