MeLNA Certification
Next Certification Test Tentatively scheduled for March 22, 2008, at O'Donals Nursery and 1:00 PM. For a complete list of Maine Certified Nursery and Landscape Professionals see the drop down menu under Resources. The
1. Employment in the nursery/landscape industry for a minimum of four years (active employment for 32 months).
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2. be a graduate of a two or four year horticulture or related field program and have a minimum of two years of employment in the nursery/landscape industry (active employment for 16 months).
In order to become a Maine Certified Nursery or Landscape Professional, you must:
1. Submit a completed application. The applicant can choose between two titles: Maine Certified Nursery Professional (MCN) or Maine Certified Landscape Professional (MCL), or hold both.
2. Achieve a 70% or greater score on each part of the certification examination.
3. Read, sign and submit the Certification Code of Ethics.
4. Submit evidence of having passed the Maine State Pesticide Core Examination. It is not necessary to obtain a license.
Certification examinations are administered twice a year. The examination fee is $75.00 for MeLNA members and $150.00 for non-members. Certification in both titles is an additional $25.00. Should you fail to pass any section of the exam, the re-take fee is $35.00. You may take up to five years to complete all sections.
Re-certification is required every year by earning a total of six (6) maintenance credits for one title and eight (8) for both and payment of a renewal fee. The maintenance credits will be accepted upon submission of a completed maintenance credit form. download application
