Landscaping County License (Prov©)

A landscaping contractor can install and/or remove trees, shrubs, sod, decorative stone and/or rocks, timber, plant materials, concrete paving units for sidewalks, patios and decks only, whether or not incidental to landscaping, prepackaged fountains, or waterfalls. It does not include connection to a sanitary sewer system, potable water line, or to any electrical installation, which tasks must be performed by tradesmen licensed in the relevant trade.

• Landscaping (Florida County) Prov© Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams. The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $425.00

  $425.00

• Florida Business Procedures (ProV) Course

  Course Description: Upon enrolment the student receives an email containing his/her ID and Password combination to access the eCampus. The student can access the eCampus 24/7 for as long as it is necessary until he/she passes all licensing exams.  The eCampus contains VIDEOS, PRACTICE QUESTIONS (similar to those seen on the actual exams), typical MATH PROBLEMS with step-by-step solutions, and detailed instructions on how to FIND ANSWERS within the books. The student also has access to optional in-person classroom-style refresher seminars. The training can be completed fully online, but if the student prefers, he/she can go to any number of REFRESHER SEMINARS (no extra charges or limitations).

  Click here for a list of dates and locations of upcoming Refresher Seminars offered for this trade.

  $240.00

  $240.00

Exams (Trade): Landscaping Contractor

Landscaping Exam

• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed (hours): 2.5
• Subject Area and Number of Questions:
  • Plan Reading & Estimating 6
  • Drainage & Grading 5
  • Soils 5
  • Lawns 10
  • Trees & Shrubs 10
  • Pavers 7
  • Safety 7

Business Exam

This exams tests candidate's knowledge of payroll taxes, workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, lien laws and other laws or subjects that will affect their daily operations as contractors. All contractors need to take and pass this exam.

• Number of Questions: 50
• Time Allowed (hours): 2
• Subject Area and Number of Questions:
  • Business Organization 2
  • Licensing 3
  • Lien laws 2
  • Tax Laws 5
  • Safety OSHA 3
  • Labor Laws 8
  • Contract Management 9
  • Project Management 6
  • Estimating & Bidding 4
  • Financial Management 5
  • Risk Management 3

Landscaping Contractor: Book Set

Landscaping Books

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  ANSI A300 (Part 1) Pruning

  This standard provides the minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems including land-based and marine applications.

  $25.66

  $25.66

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  ANSI A300 (Part 6) 2012: Planting and Transplanting

  This standard represent the industry criteria for performing tree care operations.

  $26.04

  $26.04

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Basic Safety

  This guide explains the safety responsibilities of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace.

  $24.00

  $24.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Damage Prevention Guide / Excavation Guide (Includes FL Statute Ch. 556 Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act)

  The Damage Prevention Guide contains FL Statute Chapter 556 Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act, which makes it a vital reference for Underground Utility Contractors testing in Florida.

  $12.00

  $12.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Florida Lawn Handbook

  This highly-anticipated new edition offers the most current lawn management information.

  $28.74

  $28.74

  Tabs:

  Tabs only, no book ($10.00) No (No additional charge) Yes +$10.00

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  Concrete Paver Installers Manual

  ICPI Certified Concrete Paver Installer Manual, 8th Edition. Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI), 1444 I Street NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005-2210, www.icpi.org

  $128.33

  $128.33

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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  Landscaping Principles and Practices

  Landscaping Principles and Practices provides the basic knowledge and industry information needed to be successful in the field of landscape design and architecture.

  $69.92

  $69.92

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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• The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Handbook

  The Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Handbook is out of print, you can find the PDF at no cost at https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/materials/handbook.pdf. University of Florida Extension Services, University of Florida / FAS Publications, P.O. Box 110011, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32300.

  Sales price: $0.00

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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Business Book

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  NASCLA Florida Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management

  The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management is organized into three sections.

  $67.51

  $67.51

  Tabs:

  Yes +$10.00 No (No additional charge) Tabs only, no book ($10.00)

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