FNGLA's Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT) program is designed to measure the skills of practicing landscape installation technicians. This program serves as a means to train employees, recognize their achievement and raise the standards of working professionals within Florida's landscape industry.
FCLT is offered as a stand-alone certification and marketed to the landscape industry as an employee training, recognition and advancement program. This hands-on, multi-language approach to certification is designed for the true landscape installation technician.
FCLT certification is valid for a three-year period. During that time, an FCLT is required to earn 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in order to renew.
FCLT is designed for employees of landscape contracting design/build and installation firms, as well as state, county & municipal governments, parks & recreation departments and land & home developers.
Those qualified to sit for the FCLT exam must have a minimum of 1 year experience in Florida's horticulture/landscape industry.
Applicants for the FCLT exam can take advantage of a variety of hands-on training options around the state. Training can also be offered in-house with a review conducted by the FNGLA member company hosting the exam. Employers conducting in-house training for their staff are encouraged to utilize the FNGLA Landscape Certification Manual for Installation.
The FNGLA Landscape Certification Manual for Installation is a useful study guide for the FCLT exam. It provides information on the specifications and procedures used in completing the field exams for the FCLT exam.
The FNGLA Landscape Certification Manual is currently being updated. It will be available in 2010. A free study guide is currently offered with an exam application.
FCLT testing is offered at various test sites throughout Florida. Candidates must pass a comprehensive 10-part field exam to earn the FCLT designation.
Current test sites are:
Please contact FNGLA for current dates of the FCLT exam.
Register by mail through the FNGLA office. A minimum of 30 days is required prior to an exam.
Download the FCLT Exam Application Form
Exam Sections
FNGLA's FCLT exam is a one day exam encompassing 10 field exam sections. FCLT field exam section must be passed with a minimum 70% in order to earn the FCLT certification.
Field Exams include:
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Field Exam Problems with your notes, calculator, 16' tape measure, clipboard, engineer and architect scale rulers, pencil, pen, safety goggles, work gloves, hearing protection, work shoes (tennis shoes or sandals are NOT permitted) and appropriate weather protection
You are permitted to bring any additional equipment you like (transit and rod, banding machine, front-end loader, etc.) with advance notification to FNGLA.
Exam Fees
The 2010 exam fee for the 10-part field exam is $225 for FNGLA members and $425 for non-members. The exam fee is good for one exam attempt only. Any exam section that is not completed successfully may be retaken at the next regularly scheduled exam, once the applicant applies for a retest and pays a retest fee. The cost per section for a retest is $25 for FNGLA members and $40 for non-members. Discounts are provided for multiple applicants from the same company. Contact FNGLA for more information.
Exam fees cover all field exams, including plant material, supplies and equipment required. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are also provided. You must provide your own safety equipment, calculators, rulers and writing utensils. Manuals and training sessions require an additional fee.
For complete information on FNGLA's certification exam fees, see Exam Structures & Fees
FNGLA's FCLT certification is valid for a three-year period. During that time, FCLTs are required to earn 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in order to renew. If you hold more than one certification, these CEUs will apply to all certifications you hold. In the absence of the required number of CEUs, the certified professional will be required to retake the exam. Renewal is $60 for FNGLA members and $90 for non-members for the three-year certification period.
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