Pesticide Applicator Certification

Program Description

The Pesticide Applicator Certification course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective pesticide use, adhering to British Columbia’s legal standards. This comprehensive program combines online, instructor-led sessions with self-paced study, practical activities, and calibration demonstrations.

Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements

Mature student status

High school graduate

English Language Proficiency Admission Requirements

English proficiency interview

Grade 10 English with a C or higher

Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

Confidently approach the 3-hour government certification exam.
Comprehend and comply with BC’s pesticide usage laws.
Recognize pesticides as one component of a broader invasive species management strategy.
Accurately perform calculations for correct pesticide application rates.
Select and utilize appropriate PPE for various pesticide-related tasks.
Implement practices that protect both the environment and public health during pesticide applications.

Additional Information

Method(s) of Evaluation*

Quizzes, Assignments.

Completion Requirements*

A grade of 70% or higher is required to complete the program.

Delivery Method(s)

Indicate how the program is delivered:

In-class instruction: 100% hours of instruction delivered in a classroom or other setting, where instructors share the same physical space as students.

Distance education: 100% hours of instruction, excluding work experience hours, if applicable, delivered remotely from a BC location.

If distance or combined delivery is indicated, the online components are:

Synchronous: Meaning students attend classes virtually in ‘real time’ with instructors and classmates.

Required course materials

The Language of Medicine, 12th Ediition, Author: Davi-Ellen Chabner ISN: 978-0-323-37081-3

Medical Transcription, Techniques and Procedures, Most Current Edition, Author: Marcy O. Diehl

Canadian Medical Transcription, Authors: Lynn Berry, Deobrah Janssens, Eugenia Kanellakos and Kathy Weatherdon

Text book: Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants, Tenth Edition, Author Kathy Bonewit-West.

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Key Information

Start Date: Continuous Intakes
Program Duration: 480 Hours | 24 Weeks
Homework Hours: 50 Hours
Total Tuition Fee: $1,750

Tuition Fees $950
Textbook Fees $400
Materials Fees $400
Delivery Method(s): In-class instruction + Distance education + Combined