Pesticide Applicator Certificates are issued for up to 5 years, prior to expiration you need to either complete the required number of Continuing Education Units (CEU) to recertify or rewrite the exam. If you choose to complete your CEU's to recertify, we have workshops available that will keep you up-to-date with the newest ideas and technology as well as build your professional network.
There are 10 concept areas for training: Application Technology, Emergency Response, Environment, General Information, Human Health, Labeling, Pesticide Safety, Pest Management, Professionalism and Regulations. Visit Alberta Environment & Parks for complete certification requirements.
2 CEU’s PENDING APPROVAL
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9:45 -10:45 Health & Safety |
PPE OVERVIEW Review the different kinds of footwear, suits, gloves, eye protection and masks needed to keep you safe. This is a hands-on interactive session where attendees can see and touch the different materials and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each type of equipment. |
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11:00-12:00 Pest Management |
General Pest Management Principles and Monitoring Basic principles of monitoring along with applications of different methods for different pests including insects, diseases and weeds. |
Health Canada
3CEU’s PENDING APPROVAL
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1:00-2:00 Health & Safety |
Pesticides, PPE and You Discuss and learn how Health Canada’s health risk assessment leads to specific requirements on pesticide labels including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Restricted Entry Intervals (REI) and Pre Harvest Intervals (PHI) |
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2:15-3:15 Regulations |
Health Canada Regulates Improve your knowledge regarding Health Canada’s Pesticide regulatory process and the risks associated with pesticide misuse. |
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3:30-4:30 Labelling |
Avoiding Disasters with Labeling Details coming soon |
Mark Anderson, Alberta Turf Grass Research Foundation, Olds College
2 CEU’s PENDING APPROVAL
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9:45 -10:45 Pest Management |
Absorption of Foliar-Applied Postemergence Herbicides Postemergence herbicides dominate the weed control market and are an important component of many weed management programs. One advantage of postemergence herbicides is that the chemicals are applied directly to the target, thus avoiding interactions between the herbicide and soil. Direct application to the target somewhat reduces variability in herbicide performance; however, there are still several factors which influence movement of the herbicide into the target. These factors are responsible for many of the fluctuations in effectiveness of postemergence herbicides. An understanding of these factors can help the applicator:
The presentation will primarily focus on plant and post emergence herbicide’s inherent characteristics that influence its absorption. In order to be effective a postemergence herbicide must move from the leaf surface and reach the target site within the plant. As a part of the presentation other key factors like range of plant, environmental, and application-related factors which can significantly influence the uptake of the product will be explored. |
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11:00-12:00 Environment |
The Fate of Pesticides The environmental fate of a pesticide is what happens once it enters the environment, which includes its movement, degradation, and interaction with various components like soil, water, air, plants, and animals. Several characteristics inherit to a pesticide and the environment determine the specific fate of a chemical after application. Depending on the pesticide, the products can simply breakdown after controlling the pest or it can have various impacts on the environment and other organisms. An understanding of this processes can help the applicator address public concerns. |
Christine Fulkerth, Olds College
3 CEU’s PENDING APPROVAL
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1:00-2:00 Pest Management |
Weed Dispersal in Time and Space AKA How did that weed get there??? This presentation will cover the mechanisms weeds have developed to make them successful in disturbed environments. Focusing on the physical characteristics of the plants, dormancy strategies and a closer look at weed seedbanks! PEST MAN (with exceptions as above) |
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2:15-3:15 General Info |
Review of Herbicide Groups and Mode of Action This session will look at Herbicide Groups and their Modes of Action. Consideration of the synergistic effects of herbicide mixes will be addressed. GEN INFO (All Classes) |
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3:00-3:30 Labelling |
Pesticide Toxicity and Mitigation Let’s discuss pesticide toxicity (specifically harm to organisms, LD50 vs LC50 etc.), how pesticides act in the environment (spray drift, immobilization, leaching etc), and how pesticides degrade. (ENV, All Classes) |
You are required to complete 15 Continuing Education Credits (CEU) approved for the class of certificate you hold, in the required concept areas below. A maximum of 10 CEU can be obtained in any one year. Remember to plan ahead. You must also complete and submit a recertification form and the set fee.
The required minimum concept areas must be obtained includes:
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Special: Roots in Pipes (Lesson 804) Requires:
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Aquatic Class Requires:
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Continuing education credits must be approved for 'all classes' of applicator certificate or specific to the certificate applicator category held.
Complete the required lesson and return with completed forms and fees - Special Certificate Grading for lesson and Re-certification form.
You must obtain a minimum grade of 80% on your lesson in order to qualify for recertification.
All certification classes are eligible for 6 CEU credits with our Authorized Assistant CORE Lesson Tutorial offered every February.
2 Credits: Regulations
1 Credit: Human Health & Safety
1 Credit: Labeling
1 Credit: Environment
1 Credit: Emergency Response
The Canada-Alberta Productivity Grant (CAPG) helps employers cover the cost of eligible training — including programs like this one — to enhance productivity and strengthen workforce skills for today’s fast-changing economy.
With funding from the Government of Canada through the Workforce Development Agreement, employers can apply on behalf of their employees and receive partial reimbursement for approved training.
Phone: 403.556.4740
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Email: coned@oldscollege.ca