HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED
LANDSCAPE HORTICULTURIST TECHNICIAN

Below please find the qualifications requirements to become a Certified Landscape Horticulturist Technician.

Prior Industry Experience

It is strongly recommended that candidates have at least 2,000 hours (1 year) of landscape horticulture experience.

Testing Process

The certification of an individual’s competency is accomplished through a series of written and hands-on evaluations.

  • Written exams are designed to measure an overall comprehension of the trade.

  • Written exams are delivered in Mettl, an online examination system with live proctoring features.

  • Specific tasks vary depending on the industry sector and must all be completed successfully.

  • A minimum grade of 70% is required before certification status can be obtained.

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The Landscape Horticulture Certification Program is a nationally recognized, industry-developed program that sets and maintains standards for the landscape industry in Canada.