ACLP

This program is for those aspiring to be professional landscapers. Each year the ACLP program sponsors a series of optional educational programs and certification exams. The exam is comprised of tests, both written and practical, including:

               

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Sod Laying & Turf ID

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Planting & Staking

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Water Management

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Pruning

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Safety Tools

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Irrigation

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Plant Identification

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Plant Problem Diagnosis

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Pesticides & Calibrations

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Soils & Fertilizers

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Annuals and Perennials

               

The intent of the exam is to identify and certify those individuals who have basic landscape skills.

How does ACLP Work?

A candidate will be declared an Arizona Certified Landscape Professional (ACLP) when he/she receives at least a minimum score of 70% on each section of the examination. Retakes are permissible. Graduates will earn the right to use the ACLP designation after their name and to proudly display the ACLP certificate for customers and business associates to see.

               

What will I learn?

Each optional workshop session is designed for interaction and hands-on learning. By the end of the 12-month program, participants have accumulated a valuable resource of information of basic landscape skills. Studies include:

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Equipment Operations & Maintenance Safety

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Plant Identification

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Safe Practices in Landscaping

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Chemical Applicator Regulators

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Reading Landscape Plans

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Weed Identification & Control

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Irrigation Installation & Troubleshooting

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Soil & Water Management

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Re-vegetation Management

bulletPlant Disease ID & Diagnosis
bulletPest Problems & Management
bulletXeriscape Principles & Practices
bulletPlanting & Pruning Techniques
bulletTurf Management
bulletPlant Nutrition
bulletAnnual & Perennials

Why Become Certified?

The certification process increases knowledge and skills, earns greater respect, and enhances the public image of the industry. Just as importantly, certification paves the way for career advancement and added income. Successful ACLP candidates become Arizona Certified Landscape Professionals and proudly display the ACLP designation following their names as a symbol of integrity and competence. Let the Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Program provide the nourishment you need to thrive in this growing profession. To see a list of ACLP certified individuals, click here

2008 Arizona Certified Landscape Professional Schedule

Workshop

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Tree Pruning

Presentation

January 9

Safety and Tools/Pesticides and Calibrations

  Safety Presentation   Pesticide Presentation

February 13

Plant Problems

Problems     Disease     Entomology

March 12

Bedding Plants/Color

April 9

Tree Planting

May 14

Irrigation

 Drip Irrigation Guide by AMWUA

June 11

Water Management

Presentation

July 9

Plant Identification

  Xeriscape Presentation   Leaf Terminology

August 13

Turf & Sod

September 10

Soils and Fertilizers

October 15

*All Dates Subject To Change

 

Spring Certification Exam                     April 19, 2008

Fall Certification Examination              October 18, 2008

 

$75 for ALCA members, $125 for non-members

 

Site Locations:

Workshops:        CAC - Central Arizona College – Coolidge

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Exam:                MAC – Maricopa Ag Center – Maricopa

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$35/class for ALCA members, $65/class for non-members