The certification test for exterior technicians is a full-day event. The test is made up of hands-on, skills demonstrations performed at the test site which approximates "real life" scenarios and written problems. The candidate selects a specialty area (Softscape Installation, Hardscape Installation, Turf Maintenance, Ornamental Maintenance or Irrigation) to achieve the designation in and is judged on work methods, adherence to best practices and safety ideals.
