What is FCLIST?
FNGLA's Certified Landscape Irrigation Service Technician (FCLIST) program is a hands-on certification designed to measure the skills of practicing landscape irrigation service technicians.
- Targets employees of irrigation and landscape firms; and state, county and municipal government employees.
- One year of prior industry work experience is recommended.
- Although highly recommended, no prior training is required.
- Valid for a three-year period. Requires 15 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain this certification. (As of July 1, 2026, the renewal fee will be $70 for FNGLA members and $105 for nonmembers.)
Manual
The FNGLA Landscape Irrigation Manual is a comprehensive guide for the FCLIST exam. It provides information on the specifications and procedures for the exam, but is also a useful tool for the landscape irrigation industry.
Cost - $90 for FNGA members and $135 to nonmembers.
Training
Review Courses are offered onsite statewide at various times throughout the year.
Visit FNGLA's events calendar for upcoming dates.
Testing
FCLIST testing is an onsite, hands-on exam offered statewide at various times throughout the year. See upcoming testing dates. Visit FNGLA's events calendar for upcoming dates.
Registration is required. To register, contact Gary Weitermann.
About the FCLIST Exam
FNGLA's FCLIST exam is a day-long, hands-on exam. Each FCLIST field exam section must be passed with a minimum 70% in order to earn the FCLIST certification. Listed below is an outline of what the exam portion will entail:
- Station 1 - Parts ID, Safety, Terminology, Codes & Regulations (Written portion)
- Station 2 - Sprinklers: Types, Sizes, Features, Maintenance-Repair-Replacement
- Station 3 - Valves: Types, Function, Maintenance, Repair
- Station 4 - System Controllers: Types, Setting, Function, Maintenance
- Station 5 - Irrigation Wiring & Splices: Use of Multimeters, Repair of wire, connectors
- Station 6 - Pipe & Fitting Repairs: Types of and demonstrate different ways to make a repair.
- Station 7 - Operational Efficiency of Irrigation System
- Station 8 - Basic Troubleshooting Scenarios
Exam Fees
- $250 for FNGLA members and $375 for nonmembers.
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