The RI•CH Program
The Rhode Island Certified Horticulturalist Program is a voluntary program that:
- Upgrades the professionalism of individuals in the nursery and landscape
industries
- Increases the education, competence and pride of nursery and landscape employees
- Informs the public of increased industry professionalism and competence
What can this do for you and your business?
- Use your certification and added credentials in your advertising
- The manual and examination help you learn more about how plants work in the landscape: soil, air, water, planting and pruning.
- RINLA promotes RI•CH individuals and businesses on this web site and through other association advertising programs
- Certification promotes professional attitudes and workmanship of you and your workers
- RI•CH certification is recognized now in all six New England states
- Your customers will appreciate working with a professional whose education and experience are certified!
How do I get certified?
- Look for announcements of certification exams here and on the member home page. They are held 1-2 times each year.
- Buy a manual from Ken Lagerquist and study it
- If you need to, take the plant identification course (listed below)
- Pass the exam (>70% score)
- Maintain your certification by earning 5 recertification credits each year - RECERTIFICATION FORM
Announcing Upcoming Certification Exams - 2/11, 2/18 and 2/27
- 2/18 - URI East Farm, Building 75, 6:30 p.m.
- 2/27 - URI Greenhouses 123, 6:30 p.m.
- You may take this free exam even if you did not take the plant ID course that just ended.
- The entire exam, written & plant ID, will be offered each date.
- If you do not pass either section of the exam you may retake it one time (3rd try costs $15). Eg. Fail on 2/4, retake 2/11 or 2/18.
- Walk-ins welcome!
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Training & Examination
Location: 2/18 - East Farm; 2/27 - URI Greenhouse
Contact: Ken Lagerquist (800) 758-9260
Deadline: 1/4/2008
Training: 1/8 to 1/27
Test Date: 2/18 and 27
WALK-INS WELCOME! Testing starts at 6:30 p.m.
Cost
| Component |
Members |
Non-Members |
|---|
| Manuals: | $55 | $75 |
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| Training: | $60 | $80 |
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| Testing: | $0 | $0 |
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| Total: | $115 | $155 |
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* The full examination will be offered each testing date.
* One free retake of each failed section. Third try is $15.
Download a Registration Form -
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