Home About Us Calendar Board Members Members Industry Links Membership/Dues Contact Us
Certifications Trade Shows Legislation Buyers Guide Awards Media Kit Grants & Scholarships Hurricane Tips & Information

 

2009 TEST IS CANCELLED!!

About the CLT Test

NCNLA, in conjunction with PLANET, offers the Certified Landscape Technician (CLT) exam.  This is an international, hands-on, certification testing program that promotes professionalism in the landscape industry and creates opportunities for career advancement.

Each candidate selects a specialty area, “modules”, (Softscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance and/or Irrigation-NEW 2009) to achieve their CLT designation – candidate may choose up to two modules.
Double Bracket: Certification is not A substitute for a landscape contractor's license. Passing the Certification Test does not count toward a state license. The goals, subject matter, and procedures of the Certification Test are different from licensing exams. Certification is not a substitute for any of the state issued pesticide licenses. The goals, subject matter, and procedures of the Certification Test are different from the licensing exams conducted by the North Carolina Department of Food and Agriculture.
The CLT test is a combination of written and hands-on testing.  All hands-on elements approximate “real life” scenarios which are supervised by one or more judges – see module requirements under “ABOUT THE TEST”.  At the end of each timed session, the applicants rotate to another work station.  Applicants must pass ALL elements to become a Certified Landscape Technician (CLT). Those who do not pass, may re-take the element(s) at any CLT test site – see PLANET’s website for all test dates.

Benefits of Certification

  • Promotes professionalism within the landscape industry
  • Provides international recognition
  • Validates landscape skills
  • Creates opportunities for career advancement in the industry
  • Your company is registered as an employer of a Certified Landscape Technician and can advertise they have a CLT on staff.
  • Persons who pass each test will become Certified Landscape Technicians - distinction between types of technicians will be made on all official documents.
    Persons passing a Certified Test will receive a numbered certificate and identification card.

Text Box: 2009 Test Rates Test Dates & Locations NCNLA Member (per module) $150 Full Test Non-Member (per module) $200 June 18-19, 2009 Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock, NC CLT Manual (English only) $30.75 Re-Take Contact PLANET to order the Spanish version) (All hands-on elements may not be offered.) July 24, 2009 Use CLT application to place order Blue Ridge Community College - Flat Rock, NC **Price of test does not include CLT Manual**

Due to administrative preparation time, NO refunds are given.

Started your CLT test prior to 2008??
PLANET made several changes to the 2008 test.  If you are re-testing and started you test prior to 2008, please take a look at the changes – you may not need as many as you think - so sign up today!!

Double Bracket: ***Reminder about Re-Testing*** You may re-test as many times as you need to – but don’t wait too long between times! If three years lapse between testing, you will have to start from the beginning!!!!

Please see what new elements that you have
to take to pass your test. 

Re-take Fee
$25.00 per element up to a maximum of seven.  If the elements to retake exceeds seven, you must pay the full test price.


Preparing For the CLT test
Talk to other CLTs, visit PLANET’s website for more information, read the manual, and study the Test Book (mailed to applicant after registering, near test date). SAFTEY, SAFTEY, SAFTEY.

Things to Know Before Starting

  • The NCLA is a licensee of the CLT test. 
  • PLANET and the International Certification Council (ICC) make all rules and regulations for the test. 
  • Once you are certified, you must keep up your certification. 
    Current standards are 24 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) every two years. 
  • Dues are associated with keeping your certification – PLANET will contact you with all your information – but it is up to you to stay current.

 Apply for the Certified Landscape Technician Exam **CANCELLED

Certified Landscape Technician - Review Course

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact Kakki Collins, NCLA Program Director, with any questions.
(kcollins@ncnla.com) 919.816.9119

 

If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Download here

Created and maintained by NCNLA 2007 ©
Contact Webmaster
eXTReMe Tracker