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.
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.
Testing Procedure
The certification test for technicians is a full-day event. There are 5
designations to choose from:
The certification test for technicians is a full-day event. There are 5
designations 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 manual 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 manual, 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.
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 manual 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 manual, 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.
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
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
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
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
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
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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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.
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.
Recertification
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
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
2012 Test Dates
The 2012 hands-on test will be given on July 26, 2012 at OSU/ATI in Wooster. The deadline to
register for the hands-on test is May 15, 2012. Click the links below to download a test application,
retake application, or a study guide manual order form.
2012 Test Application
2012 Re-Take Test Application
Study Guide Manual Order Form
Written Test Dates
To register for a written test, please contact OSU/ATI at 1-800-647-8283.
The 2012 hands-on test will be given on July 26, 2012 at OSU/ATI in Wooster. The deadline to
register for the hands-on test is May 15, 2012. Click the links below to download a test application,
retake application, or a study guide manual order form.
2012 Test Application
2012 Re-Take Test Application
Study Guide Manual Order Form
Written Test Dates
To register for a written test, please contact OSU/ATI at 1-800-647-8283.
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