Pass the maintenance facility attesting process and earn your CTEM designation.
1 year deadline to pass the attesting process.
If you lose your position as a turf equipment manager, your 12-month period will be frozen until you meet the definition again.
If you switch facilities during the 12-month period but are still the turf equipment manager, your 12-month period will be frozen until you have 6 months of tenure at your new facility.
Attesting is conducted by two CTEMs.
Attesting done virtually and requires good wifi or cell service in your maintenance facility.
Attest anytime throughout the year.
Conduct your attesting during the non-growing season with turf pictures no more than six months old.
Download the attesting rubric.
Evaluate your operations by reviewing each criterion and scoring them on a scale of 0 – 2.
If you score yourself a 0 – 1 on an item, identify areas for adjustments.
Show Stoppers (which address safety or environmental practices) must pass with a 2. Meet Show Stopper criteria exactly as it is written on the rubric.
Contact Diana Kern at least one month prior to your desired date. GCSAA will find your attestors.
Typically conducted on Wednesday or Thursday during business hours
Two weeks prior to attesting:
Complete the information form.
Send your pictures to GCSAA.