Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing

Certification is an assessment process that demonstrates an individual has the skills and knowledge to successfully meet the performance standards established by an industry for an occupational area. The certifications contained in this section are organized by industry sector with links to the certifying entity.

Occupation	Certification	Certification Contact

Irrigation	Certified Irrigation Contractor (CIC) Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) Certified Golf Irrigation Auditor (CGIA) Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS) Certified Water Conservation Manager – Landscape (CWCM-L)	The Irrigation Association www.irrigation.org

Grounds Managers	Certified Grounds Manager (CGM) Certified Grounds Technician (CGT)	Professional Grounds Management Society www.pgms.org

Laboratory Animal Technician	Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG)	American Association for Laboratory Animal Science www.aalas.org

Landscape Technician	Landscape Industry Certified Manager Landscape Industry Certified Technician Landscape Industry Certified Interior Technician Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Technician Landscape Industry Certified Lawn Care Manager Landscape Industry Certified Ornamental Maintenance Technician	Professional Landcare Network www.landcarenetwork.org

Arborist	ISA Certified Arborist ISA Certified Arborist/Utility Specialist ISA Certified Arborist/Municipal Specialist ISA Certified Tree Worker/Climber Specialist ISA Board-Certified Master Arborist	International Society of Arboriculture www.isa-arbor.com

Veterinary Technician	Registered Veterinary Technician Certified Veterinary Assistant	Texas Veterinary Medical Association www.tvma.org