| Testing Procedure |
Why Become Landscape Industry Certified?
Establish credentials by meeting international standards for safe and effective
operation of tools, equipment, and machinery, and demonstrating a thorough
understanding of all the facets of your job.
Certification is an important tool for all landscape companies. That's why the
Landscape Industry Certified Technician program deserves your attention. A
Landscape Industry Certified Technician is a landscape professional who has been
certified through an internationally supported testing program, administered by
the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and licensed to Ohio - a partnership
consisting of OSU ATI,ONLA, and OLA.
Landscape supervisors, foremen, and field technicians who are certified as
Landscape Industry Certified Technicians are recognized as qualified professionals.
This can mean better wages and enhanced profits as the public becomes more
aware of the meaning of doing business with a certified professional.
International certification gives companies a way of meeting increased consumer
demand for professional landscaping.
Establish credentials by meeting international standards for safe and effective
operation of tools, equipment, and machinery, and demonstrating a thorough
understanding of all the facets of your job.
Certification is an important tool for all landscape companies. That's why the
Landscape Industry Certified Technician program deserves your attention. A
Landscape Industry Certified Technician is a landscape professional who has been
certified through an internationally supported testing program, administered by
the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) and licensed to Ohio - a partnership
consisting of OSU ATI,ONLA, and OLA.
Landscape supervisors, foremen, and field technicians who are certified as
Landscape Industry Certified Technicians are recognized as qualified professionals.
This can mean better wages and enhanced profits as the public becomes more
aware of the meaning of doing business with a certified professional.
International certification gives companies a way of meeting increased consumer
demand for professional landscaping.
The 2013 hands-on test will be given on August 8, 2013 at OSU/ATI in Wooster. The deadline to register for the hands-on test is June 5, 2013.
Click the links below to download a test application, retake application, or a study guide manual order form.
2013 Test Application
2013 Re-Take Test Application
Training Manual Order Form
Written Test Dates
To register for a written test, please contact OSU/ATI at 1-800-647-8283.
Click the links below to download a test application, retake application, or a study guide manual order form.
2013 Test Application
2013 Re-Take Test Application
Training Manual Order Form
Written Test Dates
To register for a written test, please contact OSU/ATI at 1-800-647-8283.
| Quick Information |
Hands-on Test Date
August 8, 2013
Registration Deadline
June 5, 2013
Important Forms
Test Application
Re-Take Test Application
Training Manual Order Form
August 8, 2013
Registration Deadline
June 5, 2013
Important Forms
Test Application
Re-Take Test Application
Training Manual Order Form
The certification test for technicians is a full-day event. There are 5 designations
to choose from:
to choose from:
- Softscape Installation
- Hardscape Installation
- Turf Maintenance
- Ornamental Maintenance
- Irrigation
The applicant selects a specialty designation and takes a series of written and
hands-on test problems. Each problem has a time limit set for its completion.
During the hands-on testing, the candidate is judged on practices and safety
ideals.
Applicants must pass every problem to become certified. Candidates may retest
the problems needed at any state's test. It is recommended, but not required,
that candidates have at least one year work experience before taking the test.
Additional designations can be taken at future test dates.
Preparing For The Test
Study guide manuals are available in three subject areas - Installation,
Maintenance, and Irrigation - in both English and Spanish. To order a study
manual(s), call OSU/ATI at 1-800-647-8283 or download the study guide manual
order form (link located above).
For More Information...
about the CLT program, to order study manuals, or to register for the exams,
please contact our test administrators, Jan Elliott or Kim Sayers, at the Ohio State
ATI Business Training and Educational Services office at 330-287-7511 or
330-287-0100.
hands-on test problems. Each problem has a time limit set for its completion.
During the hands-on testing, the candidate is judged on practices and safety
ideals.
Applicants must pass every problem to become certified. Candidates may retest
the problems needed at any state's test. It is recommended, but not required,
that candidates have at least one year work experience before taking the test.
Additional designations can be taken at future test dates.
Preparing For The Test
Study guide manuals are available in three subject areas - Installation,
Maintenance, and Irrigation - in both English and Spanish. To order a study
manual(s), call OSU/ATI at 1-800-647-8283 or download the study guide manual
order form (link located above).
For More Information...
about the CLT program, to order study manuals, or to register for the exams,
please contact our test administrators, Jan Elliott or Kim Sayers, at the Ohio State
ATI Business Training and Educational Services office at 330-287-7511 or
330-287-0100.
To maintain the active status of your certification, you are required to report 24 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
every two years. For additional information on PLANET's recertification guidelines and what constitutes a CEU, please
click on the link below.
PLANET - Recertification Home
Recertification Requirements Sheet
CEU Submission Form
every two years. For additional information on PLANET's recertification guidelines and what constitutes a CEU, please
click on the link below.
PLANET - Recertification Home
Recertification Requirements Sheet
CEU Submission Form
| 2012 Test Dates |
| Recertification |
| Designations |
Softscape Installation
Written Tests:
Common Core, Softscape Plan Reading, Softscape Horticultural Principles, Irrigation Components
Hands-On Tests:
Plant ID, Sod Installation, Basic Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, Tree Planting and Staking, Plant Layout, Rototiller
Operation
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
Turf Maintenance
Written Tests:
Common Core, Turfgrass Horticultural Principles, Turfgrass Calculations, Irrigation Components and Principles
Hands-On Tests:
Basic Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, 21" Mower, Intermediate Walk-Behind Mower, Riding Mower, Edger and
Trimmer, Power Blower, Aerator, Turf Fertilizer
Ornamental Maintenance
Written Tests:
Common Core, Ornamental Maintenance Horticultural Principles, Ornamental Maintenance Calculations, Irrigation Components and Principles
Hands-On Tests:
Plant ID, Basic Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, Tree Planting and Staking, Power Blower, Chainsaw, Pruning
Irrigation
Written Tests:
Common Core, Advanced Irrigation Components and Principles, Irrigation Plan Reading, Basic Horticultural Principles
Hands-On Tests:
Advanced Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, Lateral Installation, Mainline Installation, Valve Repair, Valve Wiring, Pipe
Installation Equipment
Written Tests:
Common Core, Softscape Plan Reading, Softscape Horticultural Principles, Irrigation Components
Hands-On Tests:
Plant ID, Sod Installation, Basic Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, Tree Planting and Staking, Plant Layout, Rototiller
Operation
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
Turf Maintenance
Written Tests:
Common Core, Turfgrass Horticultural Principles, Turfgrass Calculations, Irrigation Components and Principles
Hands-On Tests:
Basic Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, 21" Mower, Intermediate Walk-Behind Mower, Riding Mower, Edger and
Trimmer, Power Blower, Aerator, Turf Fertilizer
Ornamental Maintenance
Written Tests:
Common Core, Ornamental Maintenance Horticultural Principles, Ornamental Maintenance Calculations, Irrigation Components and Principles
Hands-On Tests:
Plant ID, Basic Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, Tree Planting and Staking, Power Blower, Chainsaw, Pruning
Irrigation
Written Tests:
Common Core, Advanced Irrigation Components and Principles, Irrigation Plan Reading, Basic Horticultural Principles
Hands-On Tests:
Advanced Program Controller, Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment, Lateral Installation, Mainline Installation, Valve Repair, Valve Wiring, Pipe
Installation Equipment
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