If you can't find an answer to your question on the STC website, please contact us at office@syntheticturfcouncil.org.
The CSTI program was created to:
To be become a CSTI, the applicant must:
It should be noted that your certification is an individual designation. We must bring attention to the fact that it does not apply to your company as a whole.
The STC has developed new marketing resources for CSTI individuals and their companies.
View individual and company marketing resources
If you have any questions regarding the use of your designation, please call the STC office headquarters at office@syntheticturfcouncil.org.
If you are seeking to become a Certified Synthetic Turf Installer (CSTI), then you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
The certification program applies to qualified installers of landscape synthetic turf only.
In order to qualify for certification, all candidates must submit an Application for Certification (and registration fees) in order to be eligible to take the exam.
In order to qualify for the certification program, all candidates must submit their Application for Certification before being able to take the certification exam.
Installation experience should be within the past two years from the date the application is submitted.
Installation experience refers to active participation on-site in the installation of a landscape synthetic turf system (no sports fields). Do not include any projects on which work has not yet begun, or for which you were not actively involved on the job site.
The certification renewal process is essential to ensure continued professional development for those certified as synthetic turf installers. The Certification Renewal Form is required at the time of renewal in order to maintain an accurate database of certified individuals. The STC will randomly audit its Certified Members to verify installation experience.
STC membership offers many benefits to enhance your company's success including:
Companies seeking to join the STC as a Full member may apply online. Annual dues for regional builders and installers start at $1,000 USD.
Yes. Non-member participants may upgrade their status to a Full Member at any time during their two-year certification period. Refunds, credits, or discounts will not be granted to individuals who pay the non-member rate before joining.
Certification has to be renewed every two years and expires on December 31 in Year 2. Please check your expiration year and renew before your certification is up.
No. It is your responsibility to print your CSTI badge and certificate Please contact the STC office headquarters at office@syntheticturfcouncil.org to request your badge(s) via email.
Your test results will be processed within 1-10 business days after your completed application is received by STC administrators. You will receive two separate confirmation emails when your application is received and approved.
Synthetic Turf Council
2331 Rock Spring Road
Forest Hill, MD 21050
443.640.1067
office@syntheticturfcouncil.org
Earning and maintaining the CSTI is a three-part process. Candidates must first meet eligibility requirements and apply. The next step is to pass the exam. Once you have earned the credential, you must renew it every two years.
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