Certification Courses
The following certification courses help prepare people to take the pesticide applicator certification examainations. These courses are not required, as study materials are also available for purchase for self-study. The material on the certification exams is taken from these study materials. The following certification courses will help those who may not be comfortable with just studying on their own. Upcoming trainings are listed below as well as details on past courses.
Statewide Swimming Pool Certification Training
The purpose of this optional course is to provide additional preparation to swimming pool pesticide applicators for taking the Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams for Core and Category 24 and to provide reference materials to facilitate the continued safe application of swimming pool chemicals to any pool other than a single-family residence.
| Course Content | General Pesticide Safety Information and Application of Swimming Pool Chemicals |
|---|---|
| Study Materials Provided | Core and Category 24: Swimming Pools |
| Time | 8:30am to 6:00pm |
| Dates and Location | Various Dates and Sites Across Pennsylvania including: October 16, 2007: Milton YMCA in Milton, Union County (Note: NO EXAM, Instruction Only 8:30am to 5:00pm) March 20, 2008: Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, Centre County April 2, 2008: Montgomery County Cooperative Extension in Collegeville April 8, 2008: Monroe County Public Safety Center in Stroudsburg |
| Exams Given | Core and Category 24: Swimming Pools |
| Non-refundable Course Fee | $150.00 |
| Registration Form | http://porh.psu.edu/pest/PORH_pool_cert0807.pdf |
| For More Information | http://porh.cas.psu.edu/pest/ or 814-863-1948 |
Clinton County Pesticide Short Course (Categories 06, 07, and 23)
| Course Content | Core and Categories 06: Ornamental and Shade Trees, 07: Lawn and Turf, and 23: Parks and Schools Pest Control |
|---|---|
| Study Materials Provided | Core and Category materials (Materials provided for category(ies) in which you are registered.) |
| Date | March 17-20, 2008 |
| Time | 9:00am to 3:00pm |
| Location | Penn State Extension--Clinton County 47 Cooperation Lane Mill Hall, PA 17751 Directions |
| Exams Given | Certification exams can be taken on March 25, 2008, but this course registration does NOT include exam fees of $50 for the Core exam and $10 per category exam |
| Course Fee | 2008 Pricing: Registration Fee is $50, in addition to any study materials: Core - $26.50 Category 06 - $53.00 Category 07 - $82.50 Category 23 - $51.00 |
| Registration Form | Call the Clinton County Extension Office at 570-726-0022 Registration Form Deadline: March 13, 2008 |
| For More Information | e-mail Tom Butzler at tmb124@psu.edu |
Past Courses: |
Pesticide Short Course in Southeast Pennsylvania
The purpose of this course is to prepare individuals for the certified pesticide applicators exam in Core and Categories 06, 07, and 23. Penn State instructors present the course content in a four day course. Participants are expected to attend three or four days, depending on the training they want to complete. Following completion of the course, participants can take the exam given by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture at a later date (see the PaPlants Web Site and highlight "Pesticide Programs" then click on "Certification Exam Locations" for examination schedule). Seperate exam fees are required when the exam is taken.
| Course Content | Core and Categories 06: Ornamental and Shade Trees, 07: Lawn and Turf, and 23: Parks and Schools Pest Control |
|---|---|
| Study Materials Provided | Study packets are NOT included in the registration fee. If you do not have them, you should order them and bring to class. See http://www.pested.psu.edu/applicators/packets.shtml for more information. |
| Date | December 4, 6, 11, and 13 (Sometimes held in later summer as well) |
| Time | 9:00am to 3:30pm each day |
| Location | Penn State Great Valley 30 E. Swedesford Road Malvern, PA 19355 Directions |
| Exams Given | Certification exams are not included in course |
| Course Fee | $150 |
| Registration Form | Download Registration Form |
| For More Information | Call the Berks County Extension Office at 610-378-1327 |
Swimming Pool Operator's Pesticide Applicator's Core and Category 24 Exam Prep Training and Certification Exam
The purpose of this optional course is to provide additional preparation to swimming pool pesticide applicators for taking the Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification Exams for Core and Category 24 and to provide reference materials to facilitate the continued safe application of swimming pool chemicals to any pool other than a single-family residence.
| Course Content | Eight hours of Exam Prep Training on April 25, 2007 and Three hours for Core and Category Exam administration on April 26, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Study Materials Provided | Category 24: Swimming Pools |
| Dates and Time | To Be Determined |
| Location | Pennsylvania Department of Health
(Northwest District Office) Directions: Exit 121 off I-79 turn on Rte. 62 towards Franklin. Approximately 1/8 of a mile on right. |
| Exams Given | Core and Category 24: Swimming Pools |
| Training and Exam Fee | To Be Determined |
| Registration Form | |
| For More Information | 724-662-6068 (Pam) |