WLCA Certified Landscape Technician Test
Saturday, September 28, 2025

MATC • Mequon Campus -5555 Highland Road

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 1, 2025

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What is Certification?

Certification is a hands-on testing program administered by WLCA that seeks to recognize proficiency in the landscape workforce, upgrade the status of the landscape professional and provide the public with a means of identifying qualified landscape professionals.

 

Testing Procedure

The certification test is a full day event. The applicant selects a specialty area and takes a series of written and hands-on tests. During the hands-on testing, the applicant is judged on work methods for adherence to best practices and safety standards.

Applicants must pass every problem in a specialty to become certified. It is recommended but not required that applicants have at least one year work experience before taking the test.

 

Two specialties to choose from

 

                                            Maintenance                                            Installation

                                                                     Written Tests                                                                         Written Tests

                                                                     Common core                                                                       Common Core

                                                               Horticulture Principles                                                               Plan Reading

                                                              Irrigation Components                                                          Irrigation Components

                                                                        Hands-on                                                                              Hands-on

                                                   Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment                                  Lateral Repair and Head Adjustment

                                                          Basic Program Controller                                                      Basic Program Controller

                                                                          Plant ID                                                                                  Plant ID

                                                                     Riding Mower                                                               Sod, Grading & Instrument

                                                                    Truck & Trailer                                                                       Truck & Trailer

                                                                Aerator & Thatcher                           Small Equipment (rototiller, walk behind bed edger & sod cutter)

                                                                     Turf Fertilizer                                                                  Low Voltage Lighting

                                                             Tree Planting & Staking                                                       Tree Planting & Staking

                                                                        Chainsaw                                                                 Skid Steer & Mini Excavator

                                        Blower, edger trimmer(stick), string trimmer                                                 Plant Layout

                                                                          Pruning                                                                  Paver Install / Wall Building

                                                           Intermediate Walk-Behind

 

  

Have you ever wondered...why certify??

 

To Your Customers – Being Landscape Certified demonstrates that I am …

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•            COMPETENT – I have passed an exam demonstrating a mastery of skills and relevant knowledge to perform my job effectively. I send the message that I have been evaluated against standards of practice that other subject matter experts and practitioners believe is necessary for competent practice in my profession.

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•            COMPETITIVE – By earning and maintaining my designation, I show that I understand how to stay ahead in my career, and how to take responsibility for my own professional development.

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•            COMMITTED – I invested time and preparation to earn my credential, and I maintain my active status through continuing education that qualifies for biannual recertification. Staying current with industry changes is important, especially in this dynamic field.

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To Your Colleagues – Being Landscape Industry Certified demonstrates that I am …

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•            PROFESSIONAL – I have taken my experiences, skills, and desire for excellence to the next level by studying, testing, and becoming certified. I represent an elite group, demonstrating a commitment to technical expertise and industry knowledge to better serve you and your needs.

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•            PROFICIENT – I have been evaluated against a set of skills and knowledge that demonstrates competent practice in my profession, and I maintain my certification through continuing education. My up-to-date, ongoing education on current trends and techniques enhances my ability to improve your property.

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•            PREFERRED – Hiring a Landscape  Certified professional gives you peace of mind in knowing that you are choosing someone with a distinguished level of professionalism and technical knowledge to care for your exterior or interior landscape. I take my profession seriously and that is reflected in the quality of my work.

 

If you've earned your certification - FLAUNT IT!

If you are considering becoming certified - NOW IS THE TIME!

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The busy landscape season is upon us and there is no better time to prepare for the test.  Doing what you do every day - honing your skills and practicing excellent safety while doing so -  is a great way to prepare for the test!

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Study materials will be available in June.

 

If you have any questions about the certification program, please feel free to contact the WLCA office at wlca@wi.twcbc.com

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Download a registration form to complete and mail, scan, or fax to our office.

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Download a fillable PDF version of the registration form and email it to our office.