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control, plant biology and landscape management, Plant ID, Horticultural Practices, Safety and General Horticulture. The FNGLA's Certified Landscape Contractor (FCLC) program is the only standard for measuring the knowledge of practicing landscape contractors in Florida. The program was designed 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 agencies, requiring that anyone bidding on particular jobs hold FNGLA's FCLC designation. FNGLA's FCLC program is designed for owners, managers and supervisors of landscape contracting, landscape management or design build firms, as well as government agencies, parks departments and developers. 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. The FCLC exam requires that applicants first complete both the FNGLA Certified Horticulture Profession 3 i FCHP) written exam and the FNGLA Certified Landscape Technician (FCLT) field exam before sitting for the FCLC written exam. FNGLA Certified Landscape Contractor (FCLC) is the highest level of certification available to Florida's landscape installation professionals. In order to sit for the written exam to complete the FCLC certification, applicants must have first successfully earned the FCHP designation as well as the FCLT designation. The FCLC written exam tests applicants' knowledge and skills in two major areas: Business Management and Project Management. The ISA Certified Arborist tree care profession has experienced rapid growth over the past decade and there is a significant amount of knowledge required to perform at the highest level. ISA credentials help consumers identify qualified, knowledgeable tree care professionals. Earning the credential demonstrates that you have the proper knowledge and skills, as well as a high level of dedication to your profession and your community. ISA Certified Arborists understand the importance of continued education and how it helps to make the world be a better place, one tree at a time. ISA credentials are valued and trusted because they let consumers know that you possess a high degree of knowledge about caring for and maintaining trees. When developing an exam, a panel of subject matter experts from around the world completes a job task analysis, and then writes an exam that encompasses the defined skills. ISA credentials build expert knowledge and reflect the professional skills sought by leaders from the public and private sectors, including training, academia and government organizations. To earn an ISA Certified Arborist® credential, you must be trained and knowledgeable in all aspects of arboriculture. ISA Certified Arborist8 have met all requirements to be eligible for the exam, which includes three or more years of full -time, eligible, practical work experience in arboriculture and /or a degree in the field of arboriculture, horticulture, landscape architecture, or forestry from a regionally accredited educational institute. This certification covers a large number of topics giving the candidates flexibility in the arboricultural profession. A code of ethics for ISA Certified Arborists® strengthens the credibility and reliability of the work force. This certification is accredited by the American National Standards Institute, meeting and exceeding ISO 17024. FLORIDA TURF AND LANDSCAPE RFP 12 -05 -01 Page 5 of 26