Certification Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exterior

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1 Softscape Installation Hardscape Installation Turf Maintenance Ornamental Maintenance Certification 2016 Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exterior Written Test: Tuesday, July 12 Hands-On Test: Saturday, July 23 Training Session #1: Friday, June 17 Training Session #2: Saturday, June 18 The Landscape Specification Guidelines 6 th edition now recommends that landscape contractors have Landscape Industry Certified Technicians on staff and performing work whenever possible.

2 Stand Out From Your Competition In today s competitive climate, companies need every advantage possible to be successful. The Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) Technician Certification is that advantage in the green industry! An international test developed by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and administered by the Landscape Contractors Association MD DC VA (LCA), the LIC provides consumers with a level of confidence, as it shows your staff s credibility and commitment to best practices. The certification test consists of hands on problems skill demonstrations performed at the test site that approximate real life scenarios plus written problems. Candidates are judged on work methods, adherence to best practices, and safety. The Value to Your Company Increased credibility Having certified staff boosts your company s credibility. It shows clients that you are an established firm that employs skilled professionals who are knowledgeable on safety procedures. Marketing opportunities The Landscape Specification Guidelines strongly recommend that landscape contractors have Landscape Industry Certified Technicians on staff and performing work whenever possible. Therefore, including information about your certified staff in your promotional materials and mentioning it in conversations with clients can make all the difference. Motivational tool Encouraging your employees to earn their certification empowers them to take on more responsibilities and helps them take their careers to the next level. Individuals who successfully complete every problem in their chosen specialty are awarded the Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exterior designation.

3 Training We highly recommend that candidates attend the LCA Training Sessions and purchase the Landscape Industry Certified Training Manual. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early-bird registration ends June 3, Session #1: Classroom Date Friday, June 17, 2016 Time Location 8:30 am 4:00 pm There will be a one-hour break for lunch. Agricultural History Farm Park Muncaster Road Derwood, MD Topics: Landscape math/plan reading Horticultural principles Hardscape principles and calculations Irrigation components and principles Turfgrass principles and calculations Session #2: Field Date Saturday, June 18, 2016 Time Location 8:30 am 2:00 pm Agricultural History Farm Park Muncaster Road Derwood, MD Problems to be reviewed: Chainsaw Lateral repair and head adjustment Grading and drainage Paver installation Instrument Edger, trimmer Turf fertilizer Tree planting and staking Testing The test consists of two parts written and hands-on administered on two different days. You must successfully complete all problems within a particular specialty to be awarded the Landscape Industry Certified Technician designation. If necessary, you may retake problems over a three-year period. All test problems are offered in English and Spanish. Part 1: Written Test Date Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Time Location You will be assigned a test time. 8:00 am Noon or 1:00 pm 4:00 pm Johns Hopkins University Montgomery County Campus 9601 Medical Center Drive Academic & Research Building Room 106/8/10 Rockville, MD Part 2: Hands-on Test Date Saturday, July 23, 2016 Time Location TBD Agricultural History Farm Park Muncaster Road Derwood, MD 20855

4 Certifications Available Softscape Installation Demonstrates knowledge by successfully installing plant materials. Required Problems Common core written Softscape plan reading written Softscape horticultural principles written Irrigation components written Plant identification Lateral repair and head adjustment Tree planting and staking Sod installation Plant layout Rototiller Hardscape Installation Demonstrates competence by installing hardscapes. Required Problems Common core written Hardscape plan reading written Hardscape principles and calculations written Chainsaw Grading and drainage Instrument Paver installation Skid-steer operation Turf Maintenance Demonstrates that a person has the skills to maintain turf. Required Problems Common core written Irrigation components and principles written Turfgrass maintenance principles written Turfgrass maintenance calculations written Lateral repair and head adjustment Power blower 21" mower Intermediate walk-behind mower Riding mower Edger and trimmer Aerator Turf fertilizer Ornamental Maintenance Demonstrates that a person has the skills to maintain ornamental plants. Required Problems Common core written Irrigation components and principles written Ornamental maintenance horticultural principles written Ornamental maintenance calculations written Plant identification Lateral repair and head adjustment Tree planting and staking Chainsaw Power blower Pruning

5 Eligibility for Testing Anyone is eligible to take the exam, but it is recommended that candidates have one or more of the following: 4,000 hours of work in the landscape industry. 2,000 hours of work in the landscape industry, plus successful completion of a two-year or four-year curriculum in the landscape field. 1,000 hours of work in the landscape industry, plus successful completion of a two-year or four-year curriculum in the landscape field, plus completion of an approved internship program. Steps for Success Register early. Allow sufficient time for study and preparation. Study your test book. You will receive a copy of the test book (by ) with your registration confirmation. Purchase and study the training manual. Purchase and study the Landscape Industry Certified Training Manual for your chosen specialty. Participate. Participate in the LCA training sessions. Training Testing

6 Fees Testing The test has sold out prior to the early-bird registration deadline in previous years, so send in your application TODAY! Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Early-bird registration ends June 3, LCA member Non-member By June 3, 2016 Full Test $375 $575 Retakes: 1 3 problems $150 $225 Retakes: addl. problems $40 ea $60 ea After June 3, 2016 Full Test $450 $650 * Test registrations will not be accepted after June 30, Training Retakes: 1 3 problems $200 $275 Retakes: addl. problems $70 ea $90 ea Session #1 and/or Session #2 LCA member Non-member By June 3, 2016 $75 per session $125 per session After June 3, 2016 $125 per session $175 per session Training Manuals Installation and Maintenance Training Manuals are available in both English and Spanish. LCA Member $85 each Includes 6% sales tax LCA Non-Member $120 each and shipping & handling To Register Return the registration form and fees to: Landscape Contractors Association MD DC VA 9707 Key West Avenue, Suite 100 Rockville, MD Phone (301) lca@mgmtsol.com Fax (301) Website If you arrive after your assigned test time, you will not be admitted to the test and no refund will be given. Training: Cancellations received prior to June 3, 2016, are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds after June 3, Testing: Cancellations received prior to June 3, 2016, are subject to a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds after June 3, Substitutions: No substitutions after June 30, No shows: No refunds will be given if a candidate does not show up for a test.

7 Certification 2016 Early Bird Deadline is June 3, Contact Information Applicant Name Home Address (must be provided) Address City State Zip Phone Home Emergency Contact Name Phone Work Address 2016 LCA Member: Yes No Company Address City State Zip Phone Fax 7 Payment Information Payment MUST be received with registration. By June 3 After June 3 Member Non-Member Full test $375 $575 Retakes 1-3 problems $150 $225 Retakes additional $40 ea $60 ea problems Training $75 per session $125 per session Full test $450 $650 Retakes 1-3 problems $200 $275 Retakes additional problems $70 ea $90 ea Training $125 per session Training Manual $175 per session $85 ea $120 ea Work Send test materials and results to: Work Address Home Address Years of work experience: 1 year 2 5 years 5 10 years 10+ years I require special accommodations to participate: (Please attach separate sheet, if necessary.) 2 Select a Specialty: You may choose only ONE category. Softscape Installation Hardscape Installation Turf Maintenance Ornamental Maintenance 3 Select a Test: Full Test Retakes 1-3 problems Retakes additional problems I will take the test in Spanish. Test registrations will not be accepted after June 30, Total Amount Due Testing Fee(s) $ Training Fee(s) $ Training Manual Fee(s) $ Total Amount Due $ Payment Method Check (made payable to LCA) VISA MasterCard Account # / Exp. Date Security Code 4 Retakes: Please contact the LCA office to verify which problems you need to retake, and then indicate retake problems below: Softscape Installation Common core W Plan reading W Horticultural principles W Irrigation components W Plant identifi cation Sod installation Lateral repair and head adjustment Tree planting and staking Plant layout Rototiller operation Total Retake Problems: Hardscape Installation Common core W Plan reading W Hardscape principles and calculations W Grading and drainage Instrument Paver installation Skid-steer operation Chainsaw 5 Select a Training Session: You may choose one or both sessions. Session #1 Session #2 6 Training Manuals: Select which manual(s) you are ordering (optional). Installation Maintenance Installation Maintenance (English) (English) (Spanish) (Spanish) Cardholder Name Turf Maintenance Ornamental Maintenace Signature Common core W Common core W Turfgrass principles W Horticultural principles W Irrigation components and Calculations W principles W Irrigation components and Turfgrass calculations W principles W Riding mower Plant identifi cation Edger and trimmer Chainsaw Power blower Pruning Intermediate walk-behind Tree planting and staking mower Aerator Lateral repair and head Lateral repair and head adjustment No Show Policy: No refunds. adjustment Power blower 21" mower Turf fertilizer Landscape Contractors Association MD DC VA 9707 Key West Avenue, Suite 100 Rockville, MD Training Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing prior to June 3, 2016, are subject to a 25% cancellation charge. No refunds will be given after June 3, Testing Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received in writing prior to June 3, 2016, are subject to a 25% cancellation charge. No refunds will be given after June 3, Substitutions: No substitutions may be made after June 30, Candidates arriving after the test begins will not be admitted. P (301) F (301) E lca@mgmtsol.com W

8 Landscape Contractors Association MD DC VA 9707 Key West Avenue, Suite 100 Rockville, MD Certification 2016 Landscape Industry Certified Technician Exterior Written Test: Tuesday, July 12 Hands-On Test: Saturday, July 23 Training Session #1: Friday, June 17 Training Session #2: Saturday, June 18