CTEM Attesting

Pass the maintenance facility attesting process and earn your CTEM designation.

Key Attesting Facts

  • 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.

Prepare for attesting

  • 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 an area 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.

Scheduling Attesting

  • 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: