For Tennis Parents by a Tennis Parent

LICENSE

USPTA

PEST CONTROL

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AUTO REPAIR

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COSME-TOLOGIST

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DENTAL

HYGIENIST

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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT

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Application

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Application Fee

$175

$25 test fee + $120 application fee

$200 + 45 for test

$125

$575

$435

Work/Education Prerequisite or Experience

Not prerequisite

In accordance with Section 8565.5 of the Structural Pest Control Act, an applicant must

submit proof satisfactory to the Board that he/she has satisfactorily passed board approved courses in the areas outlined

under the branch the applicant is applying for licensure.

For certain licenses: Possess unexpired intern technician license; or 1 year automotive experience or education in engine performance; possess AA or AS degree from accredited college; or possess automotive technology certificate from accredited college with minimum of 360 hours of course-work

Yes: 1600 hours of practical work experience

Not required for the test. May be required as part of the clinical studies.

In California a candidate must have a minimum of six years combined qualifying education and training/experience to be eligible to take the LARE.

Testing

Written [100 Qs] (technical, ratings, code of conduct, rules), and Stroke Part. Stroke analysis plus running a group lesson and private lesson.

Written

Yes, for certain licenses.

Written (100 Qs) and practical Demonstration of proper disinfection and sanitation techniques, consumer protection and safety

Set-up of necessary equipment, materials and supplies

Preparation of model

Ability to perform basic skills

Written (60 Qs) and clinical examination

Landscape Architect Registration Examination:

100 question multiple-choice examination.

Membership Fee**

$286/year

$30-$120 (depending on type of license)

$205

$50

$80/two-year

$400

Continuing Ed. Requirement

Not required

Yes – 12 hours/year

Not required

No

Yes (35 units/year)

Not required

Levels

See below

Applicator; Field Representative; Operator

General Automotive Repair; Lamp, brake or Smog technician

Cosmetologist; Barber; Esthetician; Electrologist; Manicurist 

1 Level only

1 Level only

Other Benefits or Requirements

Benefits: liability insurance;

specialized books and videos available; access to job listings;

subscriptions to tennis magazines;  discounts on tennis merchandise;

help with the business end of the profession;

tournament competition against fellow members. Not subject to criminal liability for working without USPTA license.

Requirements:

Board-approved or Board-developed courses must have been successfully completed within three years prior to the applicant taking the operator’s licensing examination.

Requirements: operating with an expired registration is illegal and may result in administrative disciplinary action, and in legal action, including possible criminal prosecution.

Requirement: trained in an approved California School. Subject to a $1,000 fine if you are working without a valid license.

Requirement: Applicants must

pass both clinical and written examination in

California dental law and ethics, and undergo

a criminal history investigation, prior to

receiving a license. Applicants must have graduated from an

accredited dental hygiene program in order

to apply for examination. All licensees are responsible for understanding and following the laws and regulations which govern their practice. Violations can result in license denial or discipline, as well as criminal prosecution.

Requirement: In order to take the LARE in California, candidates must meet all of the following examination eligibility requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age.

Hold a degree (Associate, Bachelors, or Masters) or extension certificate (UCB Extension and UCLA Extension) in landscape architecture.

Have at least six years of combined educational and training/experience credit.

Have at least two years of training/experience credit (1500 hours of qualifying employment equals one year of training/experience credit; limited to 40 hours credit per week) with one year of training/experience credit under the direct supervision of a landscape architect licensed in a U.S. jurisdiction gained after obtaining a qualifying degree. Current California regulations require applicants to have a degree or extension certificate in landscape architecture in combination with qualifying training/experience credit.