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<strong>Certified</strong> <strong>Landscape</strong> <strong>Technician</strong> - <strong>Exterior</strong> (<strong>CLT</strong>-E)<br />
More than qualified…<strong>Landscape</strong> Industry <strong>Certified</strong>!<br />
What is Certification?<br />
It is a national, hands-on testing program administered by the <strong>Illinois</strong> <strong>Landscape</strong> Contractors Association (ILCA) that seeks to recognize<br />
proficiency in the landscape work force and upgrade the status of the landscape professional. Certification recognizes those landscape<br />
technicians who demonstrate they can meet strict performance and safety standards in installation or maintenance modules.<br />
What does the test include?<br />
The test is comprised of written and hands-on field tests. ILCA offers applicants a choice of four specialized modules, Hardscape<br />
Installation, Softscape Installation, Turf Maintenance or Ornamental Maintenance.<br />
Site<br />
The field exams for all four modules will be tested on Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Joliet Junior College’s:<br />
Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center<br />
17198 W Laraway Rd<br />
Joliet, IL 60433<br />
7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.<br />
Part 1 - Common Core-- everyone must complete these basic landscape knowledge/skills which include written exams and field exams.<br />
The written exam questions on safety, communication, motor vehicles, math and reporting are offered in English and Spanish.<br />
No written exams are given on August 21, 2010.<br />
Part 2 - Specialized Modules – New applicants select and check one module below to match their job skills.<br />
Retake applicants check the test problem(s) needed.<br />
Specialized Modules<br />
Softscape Installation<br />
Plant Identification (5.21)<br />
Sod Installation (5.51)<br />
Basic Program Controller (5.22)<br />
Lateral Repair & Head Adjustment (5.23)<br />
Tree Planting and Staking (5.24)<br />
Plant Layout (5.52)<br />
Rototiller (5.53)<br />
Turf Maintenance<br />
Basic Program Controller (8.22)<br />
Lateral Repair & Head Adjustment (8.23)<br />
21" Mower (8.81)<br />
Intermediate Walk-Behind Mower (8.82)<br />
Aerator (8.85)<br />
Edger and Trimmer (8.84)<br />
Riding Mower (8.83)<br />
Turf Fertilizer (8.86)<br />
Power Blower (8.26)<br />
Specialized Modules<br />
Hardscape Installation<br />
Chainsaw (6.25)<br />
Grading and Drainage (6.61)<br />
Instrument (6.62)<br />
Paver Installation (6.63)<br />
Skid-Steer Operation (6.64)<br />
Ornamental Maintenance<br />
Plant Identification (9.21)<br />
Basic Program Controller (9.22)<br />
Lateral Repair & Head Adjustment (9.23)<br />
Tree Planting and Staking (9.24)<br />
Chainsaw (9.25)<br />
Pruning (9.91)<br />
Power Blower (9.26)<br />
What can I expect on test day?<br />
The field exam is a series of timed, hands-on stations, monitored by one or more judges, requiring applicants to perform a variety of<br />
landscape functions. At the end of each timed problem, applicants rotate to another work station.<br />
Preparing for the Test<br />
Upon registration, applicants will be sent a test booklet containing the current years test problems by email. In addition, applicants may<br />
purchase study guides prepared for installation or maintenance. Contact Julie Nicoll at 630-472-2851 / jnicoll@ilca.net for more<br />
information or download registration information at www.ilca.net.<br />
Applicant Name (Print):____________________________________ Company Name: ______________________________________<br />
(Applicants should send back this page along with the second page of the registration form. For retakes check test problems in the<br />
table above.)
Application for Certification Testing<br />
Test Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010<br />
Registration Deadline: August 6, 2010<br />
(No refunds or substitutions will be allowed after this date!)<br />
Site: Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center, 17198 W Laraway Rd, Joliet, IL 60433<br />
TEST INFORMATION NOTE: The February test is open to new applicants and retakes.<br />
Applicant name____________________________________________________________________<br />
Please register me for: Softscape Installation Hardscape Installation Turf Maintenance Ornamental Maintenance (Select only one module)<br />
Type of Applicant: (Refer to descriptions for more information - Please select only one.)<br />
Member – New Applicant Member – Retake Applicant Member – Returning Applicant<br />
Non-member – New Applicant Non-member – Retake Applicant Non-member – Returning Applicant<br />
• NEW APPLICANTS: Have not taken any <strong>CLT</strong> tests (field or written) previously.<br />
$300 members / $450 nonmembers - includes one full set of written & field tests to be taken within one year from payment<br />
• RETAKE APPLICANTS: Have taken tests previously but did not pass them.<br />
($35 per test problem* = Members)<br />
($80 per test problem* = Nonmembers)<br />
*There is no longer an annual fee for retakes. Annual fees are now included in the price of the test problems.<br />
• RETURNING APPLICANTS: Have paid the initial application fee but have only taken written tests thus far.<br />
($0 per test due to payment of initial application fee)<br />
ILCA cancellation Policy: Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to event to receive full credit (Tuesday, August 17). After 72<br />
hours the applicant will receive credit minus 35%. No-shows are not eligible for full or partial credit. Please see the complete<br />
cancelation policy on the ILCA web site.<br />
If you need special accommodation in order to participate, please inform the ILCA office in writing by August 17, 2010.<br />
WORK<br />
Company Name_____________________________________Contact_______________________________<br />
Address_________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City/State/Zip____________________________________________ Email____________________________<br />
Phone (____)__________________Fax (____)__________________ Cell(____)________________________<br />
HOME<br />
Address__________________________________________________________________________________<br />
City/State/Zip_____________________________________________ Email____________________________<br />
Phone (____)___________________Fax (____)__________________ Cell(____)_______________________<br />
Applicant’s Signature _______________________________________ Date __________________________<br />
By signing here the applicant acknowledges that she/he is registered for the August 21, 2010 field portion of the <strong>CLT</strong>-E exam and that the<br />
exam is a full day event to be held rain or shine.<br />
METHOD OF PAYMENT<br />
Mail a check or money order payable to: ILCA, 2625 Butterfield Rd. Ste. 204W, Oak Brook, IL 60523<br />
To charge your application fee, please complete the following information and Mail or fax to 630-472-3150.<br />
Visa MasterCard Card #________________________________________ Exp. Date_____________<br />
Name on Card_________________________________________________ Amt to Charge $____________<br />
Signature_______________________________________________________________________________<br />
_________________________________________________________________________________________________<br />
VERIFICATION OF EXPERIENCE<br />
I verify that I have experience in the skill areas to be tested as described elsewhere in the flyer. I have been employed in<br />
the landscaping industry for __________months/years.<br />
Signature______________________________ Printed Name___________________________ Date _________
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