Certification

Certified Landscape Technician

National Association of Landscape Professionals

Median earnings
Cost
$575
Duration
Completion

By earning the Landscape Industry Certified Technician credential you demonstrate your expertise in the field of exterior landscaping (installation, maintenance and irrigation). Win more bids, stand out from the crowd, and provide the best service to your clients with certified staff on the job.

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Skills taught

Apply first aid procedures and safety practices to support safe working conditions in landscape operationsRead and interpret landscape plans to guide installation, layout, and site preparation activitiesSelect, plant, and establish landscape plants and turf in accordance with horticultural best practicesOperate and maintain landscape and turf equipment in compliance with safety and maintenance standardsSurvey, grade, and manage site drainage to prepare ground conditions for landscape installationInstall hardscape features, specialty elements, and edging in compliance with design specificationsRead and interpret irrigation plans to support system layout, installation, and component placementApply irrigation concepts and system design principles to install and configure irrigation systemsPerform irrigation wiring and electrical troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system faultsConduct water management and irrigation auditing to evaluate system performance and water use efficiencyPerform turf maintenance activities including mowing, aeration, fertilization, and seasonal careApply integrated pest management principles to identify and control pests affecting turf, trees, and shrubsPerform tree and shrub maintenance including pruning, fertilization, and health monitoring in accordance with industry standards
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