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.
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 | Training packets are not included in the course fee. However, we will provide the CORE manual for all students. Students are responsible for bringing the category certification examination training packet to class. If your company does not already own packets, order the category training packets in advance and bring them with you to the course. See “Which study packets do I need?” in the flyer/registration form (listed below) to determine which Pesticide Education Packets (PEP) you should order. Ordering information is available online at http://www.pested.psu.edu/applicators/packets.shtml or by calling the Penn State Publications Distribution Center toll-free at 1-877-345-0691. |
| Date | December 8, 9, 15, and 16, 2009 (Sometimes held in August as well) |
| Time | 9:00am to 3:30pm each day |
| Location | Bucks County Emergency Training Facility 1760 South Easton Road Doylestown, PA 18901 |
| Exams Given | Certification exams are not included in course |
| Course Fee | $125 (This includes lunch and the CORE manual.) |
| Registration Form | Download Registration Form |
| For More Information | Call the Berks County Cooperative Extension Office at 610-378-1327 |
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: Monday, September 14, 2009 Monroe County, Arrowhead Lake Community Monday, April 5, 2010 Berks County, Penn State Berks in Reading Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Union County, Riverwoods in Lewisburg (Note: $140, Instruction only, no exams) Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Centre County, Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College Tuesday, April 20, 2010 Monroe County, Monroe County Public Safety Training Facility Wednesday, April 28, 2010 Delaware County, Girl Scouts of Eastern PA in Valley Forge |
| Exams Given | Core and Category 24: Swimming Pools |
| Non-refundable Course Fee | $200.00 (with exams) or $140 (no exams) |
| Registration Form | http://porh.psu.edu/pest/PORH_pool_8panel-web.pdf |
| For More Information | http://porh.cas.psu.edu/pest/ or 814-863-1948 |
Past Courses: |
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 9-12, 2009 |
| 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 17, 2008, but this course registration does NOT include exam fees of $50 for the Core exam and $10 per category exam. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will collect this money (via check or money order) on the day you take the exam. |
| Course Fee | Registration Fee is $60, in addition to any study materials: Core - $30.00 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 5, 2009 Download Registration Form |
| For More Information | e-mail Tom Butzler at tmb124@psu.edu |