Are you ready to become a Certified Synthetic Turf Installer? The application and exam process was designed to ensure the integrity of your certification. These are the steps to becoming a CSTI.
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STEP 1: Determine your eligibility
You may apply for the CSTI when you have completed each of the eligibility requirements, including installation experience, as follows:
- Have an acceptable business performance record
- Meet all eligibility criteria and installation experience (fields do not qualify)
- minimum of 25 landscape synthetic turf projects installed
- minimum 100,000 square feet of landscape synthetic turf systems installed
- minimum two years of direct experience in landscape synthetic turf installation
- Be willing to voluntarily comply with all provisions of certification
- Agree to adhere to the STC code of ethics, code of conduct, CSTI commitment agreement
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STEP 2: Submit your application
CSTI applications are currently closed. Thank you for your interest!
You may apply for CSTI when you meet the above eligibility requirements, including work experience.
Your complete CSTI application will include:
- Applicant information
- Minimum of five installation experience references
- Application fee
- Individuals from STC Member Companies: $225.00
- Individuals from non-STC Member Companies: $625.00
- Code of ethics commitment agreement
Emailed applications will not be accepted.
STEP 3: Prepare for the exam
Once you submit your application fee and your application is reviewed and accepted, you will receive an email with study materials to help you prepare for the next exam window. STC offers a variety of resources to help you build your subject-matter
knowledge so you’re ready to take the exam:
The two-hour examination includes 50 multiple-choice questions. Learn more about what to expect during the exam.
STEP 4: Take the exam
The CSTI exam is offered online during pre-determined testing windows. On the day the exam opens, you will receive a secure link to the exam via email. Take the exam on a day that fits well with your schedule and allows you time to prepare. CSTI
candidates are eligible to take the certification examination during the next exam window:
STEP 5: Get recognized
When you earn your CSTI, plan to be celebrated at the next STC Annual Conference. Also:
STEP 6: Keep your CSTI current
CSTI's are required to renew their certification every two years on a calendar year basis. To keep your CSTI status current, you must recertify that you continue to meet the minimum eligibility criteria (see above) and renew every two years.
The renewal application window starts on October 1 of each year.
