This workshop will prepare you to take the government administered Pesticide Applicator Certification exam for the Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Control category.
Click here for more information about BC pesticide applicator certification and training requirements.
Membership discount ($427.50) - To become a member today click here Please contact us to receive your membership discount code: info@bcinvasives.ca
This virtual Pesticide Applicator workshop includes 3 days of live, instructor-led sessions with experienced trainers, self-led eLearning modules, practice scenario activities, and support sessions. This course will introduce you to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), legislation regulating pesticide use, the management of invasive species in BC and how to work safely with pesticides and a variety of application equipment. NOTE: Completion of this workshop does not certify pesticide applicators - participants must pass the BC Government pesticide certification exam to be certified. Click here for more information about the BC pesticide applicator certification exam.
Study manuals INCLUDED (both are required for this workshop): 1. Canadian Pesticide Education Program Applicator Core Manual British Columbia Edition (2011) 2. Supplementary Information for Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Control Pesticide Applicator Certification (2011) Enroll in this workshop by selecting a scheduled session available below and proceeding to the checkout or contact info@bcinvasives.ca You will receive access to the ISCBC Pesticide Applicators eLearning modules, additional resources and instructor-led session recordings for 6 weeks.
Certification Exam Book your exam by contacting ServiceBC. Contact number is 1-866-205-2102 (within BC) or 250-344-3406 (out of province, or in Golden, BC). NOTE: To request exam invigilation by ISCBC, please contact info@bcinvasives.ca. Availability to be determined upon request.
By the end of this course you will;
be prepared to write the 3-hour government exam
have a foundational understanding of the legal requirements for use of pesticides in BC
understand how pesticides are only one tool in the toolbox for invasive plant management
be able to perform the necessary steps and calculations for calibrating application equipment
understand the importance and correct usage of personal protective equipment
understand how to minimize risks to the environment and public while using pesticides
NOTE: Our pricing has recently increased to include the cost of both required study manuals + shipping. The inclusion of study manuals in the course fee eliminates the variable waiting period of ordering from the publisher and ensures you will receive your study manuals on time for the training course.
For more information or to request to be notified when future workshop dates are released, please contact info@bcinvasives.ca
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