Horticulture II – Landscape UNIT A EMPLOYABILITY AND BUSINESS SKILLS

Objective 1.02RECOGNIZE PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS AVAILABLE TO THOSE EMPLOYED IN THE LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY

Professional Organizations

NCNLA – North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association (North Carolina Association of Nurserymen and North Carolina Landscape and Grounds Management Association merged in 2006 to form NCNLA) Mission – the NCNLA mission is to be a flexible, knowledgeable,

responsive, environmentally conscious organization providing the nursery industry with leadership, technological and business advancement opportunities and information services

Goals – benefit its members’ economic, professional, and personal growth

Professional Organizations

TCNC – Turfgrass Council of North Carolina Mission – The TCNC is committed to the advancement of the

turfgrass industry in North Carolina

Goals – promote education and research for turfgrass programs in NC

Professional Organizations

ASLA – American Society of Landscape Architects Mission – The ASLA works to increase the public’s awareness of and

appreciation for the profession of landscape architects

Goals – Promotes continuous learning experiences which improve and increase skills through publications, activities, and online information

Benefits of Professional Organizations

Allows professionals the opportunity to network, learn, and communicate with other individuals that are in the same profession

Provide trade shows and journals to update members on new methods, products, and technology for their profession

Use membership dues to finance commodity advertisement, trade journals, and educational programs for members

Professional Certifications

CPP – Certified Plant Professional To become a CPP, the applicant must:

Pass the written test ( 70 or above)

Pass the plant identification test ( 70 or above)

Document 12 months of experience in plant production or sales

Profession Certifications

CTP – Certified Turfgrass Professional To become a CTP the applicant must:

Be a member of the NC Turfgrass Council

Pass a written knowledge exam

Document employment in the turf industry for 24 months

Professional Certifications

CLT – Certified Landscape Technician To become a CLT, the applicant must:

Successfully complete and pass the Installation Core Test

Demonstrate skills necessary to take a landscape blueprint and implement the design in the field

Complete and pass the Maintenance Core Test which shows a person has the skills to maintain a landscape project in a professional manner

Pass Plant Identification Test