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Certification

Apr 1, 2019

Certification update

Since the U.S.-based National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) eliminated hands-on testing for the Landscape Industry Certified (LIC) Technician exam, the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) and provincial nursery and landscape associations have talked with industry stakeholders, and established that most practitioners support a Canadian certification that includes hands-on testing.
Mar 7, 2019

Changes coming to Ontario’s Joint Health and Safety Committee training

Online learning and extended time period for completion among the changes announced.
Feb 13, 2019

Ontario's health and safety training heading to 21st century

Government announces changes to Joint Health and Safety Committees Certification Training to lessen burden on business.
Dec 12, 2018

Time to earn recertification credits

Continuing Education Credits required to maintain certification status.
On average, an irrigation system assessment by a WSIP certified contractor can result in over a 50 per cent water savings opportunity.
Nov 5, 2018

Strengthening the irrigation industry one litre at a time

Next certification opportunity will run in March, 2019.
Aug 8, 2018

Changes coming to certfication exam process

Candidates who do not complete all in-progress stations by Dec. 31, 2019 will be required to start over.
Aug 8, 2018

Statement on certification exam reform

The National Association of Landscape Professionals has announced plans to change the certification exam to an online format.
Demonstrating safe work practices is a requirement for Landscape Industry Certification.
May 15, 2018

Certification supports stronger growth and career opportunities

Certification is a critical step for anyone pursuing a career in the green profession.
(L-R): Margaret Abernethy, Mike Prong, Jane Davey and Anna van Maris collaborate during the Fusion training session held in November 2017.
Jan 15, 2018

How landscapes can create environmental change

Many landscape horticulture professionals have been practicing Fusion Landscaping principles for years.
Sean Hayes and Connie Cadotte discuss the design principles of Fusion Landscaping.
Dec 15, 2017

LO members become Fusion Landscape Professionals

Companies on the leading edge of design principles that mange water and lessen impact on municipal infrastructure.
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