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FNGLA CERTIFIED LANDSCAPE DESIGNER |
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The FNGLA Certified Landscape Designer (FCLD) program offers a professional designation for Landscape Designers and provides consumers a way to choose qualified professionals. When someone earns an FCLD designation, he or she has demonstrated proficiency in design theory and application, as well as four of the same field exams required by FCLC and FCLT applicants. Close to60 landscape design professionals have earned the FNGLA Certified Landscape Designer designation.
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For more information on the FCLD program:
Contact: Merry Mott or Marilyn Sileven
Phone: 800 375-3642 or 407 295-7994
E-mail: mmott@fngla.org. |
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Eligibility |
The FCLD program is designed for professionals in landscape design firms, as well as landscape designers in government agencies. Those qualified to sit for the FCLD exam must have a minimum of two years' professional landscape design experience. You must also submit one of your professional landscape plans for review, which must be supported by photographs, statements, and letters of reference. FCHP certification is a prerequisite for the FCLD. If you are not already FCHP certified, please begin your professional commitment with the FCHP exam. When you meet these criteria, you are eligible to become certified and proudly display the FCLD emblem on your uniform, business card, business signs and in your business. |
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Landscape Manual |
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Training |
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Training is available across the state for professionals interested in earning a professional certification through FNGLA. Online courses specifically designed to assist professionals in the successful completion of FNGLA’s certifications are available through the Green Industries Institute at www.greenindustries.org, at FNGLA’s trade shows FNATS and TPIE and through other hands-on and classroom courses. |
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Fees |
The cost of the FCLD exam is $385 ($220 for FNGLA members). You must add the cost of the FCHP certification exam, if you are not already certified as an FCHP. The field portion of the FCLD exam is available at select locations throughout the state. The written portions of the FCLD exam are available online. Registrants attaining a passing grade on the examination are certified for a three-year period during which time the certified professional must earn 30 hours of continuing education. |
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Landscape Plan Submittal |
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The following applies only to Landscape Design applicants. Applicants will NOT be scheduled for the exam until all of the required documents, including the landscape plan submittal and fees are received. |
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Design Intent Statement |
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Your design intent statement should be clear, concise, and specific. The statement should include any information that enables the certification review committee to better understand the project. Be sure to include the reasoning behind your design. Where applicable, include: |
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client needs, directions and budget; |
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existing site conditions/problems (e.g. drainage, slopes, pH, and/or soil types); |
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off-site conditions (e.g. adjacent views, structures, line of sight restrictions or other existing situations); |
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arrangements for installing the design (designer's company or other). |
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Graphics/Plan |
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Mail a copy of the original landscape plan drawn to scale. It must be submitted on standard paper sizes (e.g. 24" x 36", 18" x 24", etc.) and properly folded so all submissions fit into a standard 9"x11" envelope. Please do not send reductions. Also, include a site plan of existing conditions, if possible. The plan should include scale, north arrow, date, client's name and your name/business name, correctly labeled materials, and a complete (botanical & common plant names, size, quantity and comments) plant list. Although the recipient or installer may understand the plan, label everything accurately using scientific plant nomenclature from the plant list for ease of review. |
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Submit a plan intended for bidding and/or installation, not an educational assignment or in-house drawing. The plan should reflect the client's professional services. An acceptable submittal must be of a scope that includes: a full size lot (5,000 min. sq. ft.), a diverse plant palette demonstrating horticultural expertise (10 different plant species min.), a design that positively impacts the existing site (350 plants min.). Landscape plans often include some or all of the following: water features, site furnishings, landscape accessories, landscape lighting. |
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If the plan references other sheets or materials, include copies of these. |
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Include technically correct tree and/or palm planting & staking details, if necessary. |
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If the plan is primarily a restoration or renovation of an existing landscape, include a pre-existing site plan. Label everything as it exists, and indicate plants that are to be removed. Make changes and additions where appropriate. |
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The entire submission must fit into a standard 9"x11" envelope. Please do not send tubes, photo albums or other materials that will not fit into your file. |
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Plans will not be returned unless requested. |
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Photographs |
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Before and/or after photographs (preferably both) of all or part of the site are required. The photographs should relate to some aspect of your design intent statement. Be sure to clearly label all photographs. Photos will not be returned unless requested. If you wish photos or materials returned, please include a return envelope with postage. |
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Elevations and/or Perspective Drawings |
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These drawings are helpful to the certification committee but are not required. |
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Exam Information |
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FCHP certification is a pre-requisite for the FCLD certification. |
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A landscape plan submittal is a pre-requisite for the FCLD certification. |
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The online FCLD Certification Exam is available for 60 days upon application approval and is best if taken 30 days prior to the field exam. Landscape certification field exams are offered three to four times a year at various locations throughout Florida. Current field exam sites are located in Chipley, Lake City, Vero Beach, St. Petersburg and Ft. Lauderdale. Candidates must pass a comprehensive 6-part field exam and 5-part online exam to demonstrate knowledge in landscape contracting practices. |
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The FCLD exam is a 2-day exam encompassing field and online exams. Each section must be passed with a minimum 75% in order to earn the FCLD certification. The one day field FCLD exam will include an assigned schedule with breaks and lunch for completing all field portions with 5 minutes for moving to the next station. |
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Following are the exam sections required of FCLD applicant: |
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FCLD Online Exam Sections
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FCLD Field Exam Sections
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Construction Documents
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Design Application
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Landscape Laws
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Job Evaluation
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Design Principles
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Plan Layout
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History of Design
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Plant Identification
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Site Design
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Planting Details
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Tree Installation
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Online Continuing Education |
FCLD Certification is maintained by completing a minimum of 30 contact hours of continuing education |
Online CEUs are available 24 hours, seven days a week. You set your CEU schedule to meet your needs. |
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