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Certified Plant Professional Exam |
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Nursery Professional |
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What It Is |
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The Georgia Green Industry Certified Plant Professional Exam-Retail
Specialist consists of a written exam and a plant identification exam.
The written test is based on a study manual available through the association
and features 100 multiple choice questions. To pass the written exam, you
must answer 70 questions correctly. The second portion of the exam is plant
identification. You will observe 100 plant specimens from which you must
correctly identify 70 specimens. The plant list provided in the manual
names all the possible specimens which might be included in the test.
The Certified Plant Professional Exam-Retail Specialist is given twice
per year. The first exam is administered each January at the annual GGIA
Conference and Trade Show held at the Classic Center in Athens, Georgia. The second exam is administered in conjunction with the Southern Nursery
Association Trade Show at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA each
August. |
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How Do I Register? |
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It's easy! Simply complete the
Test Application Form (in its
entirety)
and return it with your payment to the GGIA
Office, P.O. Box 369, Epworth, GA 30541. |
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How Much Does It Cost?
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The pre-registration fee of $150 for members or $225 for non-members
includes a newly revised Study Manual and a reserved place for the test.
Your manual will be sent to you at the address on your application. Personal
checks take about two weeks to clear the banking process; therefore, your
shipment will not be mailed until 10 working days have passed.
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How Do I Know If I Passed? |
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Test results (raw scores) are mailed to your home within 14 working
days from the test date. A "pass/did not pass" result is sent to your employer.
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What If I Don't Pass Everything?
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If you pass one portion of the exam, you do not have to repeat that
portion as long as you attempt to retake the portion you did not pass within
one year from the initial test date. You must register to retake the exam.
The fee is $50 for members and $75 for non-members. |
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What If I Can't Take The Test On The Date I
Registered? |
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Just notify the GGIA Office (706) 632-0100, and we will shift your test
date to the next opportunity. |
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What Do I Need To Bring To The Exam?
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You should bring a copy of your registration form (just in case!). You
will be provided with answer sheets and pencils. You should dress comfortably
and arrive at least 30 minutes before the exam is scheduled to begin.
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What If I Don't Pre-register? |
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You can register on-site. However, you will not have the opportunity
to study from the manual and the test prices will be higher. For members
registering on-site, the fee is $170; for non-members the fee is $245.
The exam retest on-site registration fee is $75 for members and $100 for
non-members. |
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When Is The Test Given? |
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The date for the exam is:
Thursday, August 09, 2007 at the World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia
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Why Certify? |
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1. Raise industry standards of excellence.
2. Establish guidelines for achievement.
3. Award high levels of competence in the profession.
4. Improve worker performance by encouraging continuing education.
5. Increase the self-esteem of the worker, manager, branch manager or
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Georgia Green Industry
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P.O. Box 369
Epworth, GA 30541
(706) 632-0100
FAX: (706) 632-0300
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For All Other Questions: |
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info@ggia.org |
