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About the Exam

$150 Members | $200 Non-Members
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Submitted fees are non-refundable.  Also, fees are forfeited if the Committee determines that the applicant does not meet the stated qualifications.  Any exception to the fee non-refund policy requires a two-thirds vote of the Committee.  Applicant must pass all sections of the certification exam with a grade of 70 percent.  ​
  • General Section: 100 questions, 120 minutes​
​QUESTIONS? Contact Certification@tnlaonline.org.

 Texas Certified Water Smart Professional (TCWSP)

This Certification is for those who want to become more proficient in ways to responsibly conserve water in landscape design and installation. Requires 8 hours of water-related CEU credits every two years completed before the Certification renewal date to maintain. Professional is required to take one section where information comes out of the TCWSP Manual ONLY! Please note, this certification does not prepare you to take the irrigation licensure exam. Must take TCWSP exam within 90 days from the date of purchase.

TCWSP Exam Requirements

*NOTE You Must fill out TCWSP Requirement Form prior to being eligible to take exam, visit here.

Requirements to be eligible for the TCWSP exam are as follows:
  • Must have a prior TNLA certification to be eligible to take the TCWSP exam
  • Actively working in the landscape/horticulture industry or horticulture High School or College Student
  • Must be 16 years of age or older

Exam Retest

$85 Member | $145 Non-Member
​If an applicant fails any section of the exam he/she may be retested up to two times, within 12 months of the original exam date, on the section(s) failed.  If all retest sections are not passed within the 12-month period, the entire exam must be retaken at full price.

Purchase the Study Manual

$150 Member | $250 Non-Member
The exam may be harder than you think, be sure to study up by purchasing the TNLA TCWSP Study Manual, Click Here

Renewals

$85 Member | $145 Non-Member
Each certificate holder will be notified sixty days prior to the expiration date that their certification will expire unless an enclosed renewal form is returned to the TNLA office accompanied by the proper renewal fee and proof of required 8 hours of CEUs on or before the expiration date.  Failure to respond will result in revocation of certification.  


TCWSP Study Manual Objectives Include:
  • ​Landscape Design
  • Landscape Installation
  • Landscape Management
  • Landscape Maintenance
  • Irrigation Design
  • Irrigation Installation
  • Irrigation Management
  • Irrigation Maintenance
  • Landscape and Irrigation Checklists
  • Landscape and Irrigation Details
  • Common Field Issues

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