Posted Date: March 17, 2022

Tags: Workshops/Classes  

Pesticide Applicator Course 2022

Date: 3 days (April 19th - 21st, 2022)

Location: University of Fraser Valley – Abbotsford Campus (33844 King Road, Abbotsford)

This course will prepare attendees to obtain their provincial pesticide applicator certification (Industrial Vegetation and Noxious Weed Applicator Category) and includes an in-person exam on the final day.

 

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PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN:

• Local, provincial and federal legislation that govern pesticide use in BC
• Identification and management of priority invasive plant species in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver
• How pesticides are registered, classified and labeled for use in Canada
• Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• How to minimize environmental and human health risks when selecting and applying pesticides
• Application technology and how to calculate pesticide application rates
• Emergency response

 

DATES & FORMAT

Before April 19^th Complete the FREE online Assistant Applicator Core Training course on your own

April 19^th    Instruction 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

April 20^th    Instruction 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

April 21^st      Exam 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

 

EXAM DETAILS

Government issued photo ID is required (such as driver’s license, BC ID card, or passport). Exam results will be mailed to candidates within about 2 weeks.

A 1-year certificate is awarded for 60-74% on the exam and a 5-year certificate is awarded for 75% and above. Certificate is only valid in BC; please check other jurisdictions for equivalent credential.

 

REGISTRATION

Registration is limited and accepted on a first come, first served basis, until April 11^th. Cost is $580/person (includes instruction, course books, exam and taxes). Cost reduced if you already have the books.

Full payment by invoice, cheque, e-transfer or credit card (fee charged for credit card) due upon registration to hold spot. Cancellations with full refund accepted until April 11^th. Host reserves the right to cancel the course (with full refund) by April 12^th.

 

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TO REGISTER OR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT

Fraser Valley Invasive Species Society

www.fviss.ca | info@fviss.ca | 778-548-3847