Florida Certified Landscape Contractor

Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape AssociationThe Florida Certified Landscape Contractor (FCLC) program is the only standard for measuring the knowledge of practicing landscape contractors in Florida. The program was designed for owners, managers and supervisors of landscape contracting, landscape management or design build firms, as well as government agencies, parks departments and developers to promote professionalism and raise the standards of Florida’s landscape industry. FCLC also provides a way for government agencies, landscape architects, companies and individuals to choose qualified professionals in a state that does not require licensing of landscape contractors. In fact, FCLC has been included in the specifications of many state and local agencies, requiring that anyone bidding on particular jobs hold FNGLA’s FCLC designation.

Candidates must pass a comprehensive 11-part field exam and 4-part written exam, in addition to the FCHP Core Exam, to demonstrate knowledge in horticultural skills and landscape practices.
For more complete information visit: http://www.fngla.org/certification/FCLandContract.asp

 

Requirements

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If you must meet the following criteria, to be eligible to become certified and proudly display the FCLC emblem on your uniform and in your business:

  • you must pass the Florida Certified Horticulture Professional exams
  • those qualified to sit for the FCLC exam must have a minimum of three years’ experience in the horticulture/landscape industry with one of those years in Florida.

 

Fees & Renewal Information

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Exam Fees:

  • $380 for FNGLA members
  • $665 for non-members
  • Download a FCLC exam application http://www.fngla.org/certification/doc/
    LandscapeApp.pdf
  • Exam fees cover all field exams, including plant material, supplies and equipment required. Lunch, snacks and refreshments are also provided. You must provide your own safety equipment, calculators, rulers and writing utensils. Manuals and training sessions require an additional fee.

Renewal Information:

  • Every 3 years
  • FCLCs are required to earn 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in order to renew. Without the CEUs the exam must be retaken
  • Renewal is $50 for FNGLA members and $75 for non-members for the three-year certification period

 

Study Materials & Training

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Study manual:

For the FCLD exam you will need the FCHP manual, the FNGLA landscape certification manual and Landscape Estimating & Contract Administration.

Order the these manuals here:

Training Opportunities