Other Certification
We offer certification for more than the pesticide applicator certificate classes. This includes:
- Pesticide Trainer Certifcation
- Authorized assistant
- Commercial dispenser
Trainer Certification |
If you want to train your own authorized assistants you must be certified as a pesticide applicator trainer.
You can then provide tutorial training on core lessons. This requirement:
Certification requirements
Notes:
New Trainer Certification
Trainer Recertification
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Authorized Assistant |
Authorized assistants are able apply pesticides under the supervision of a certified applicator without requiring daily on-site supervision. As well, an authorized assistants are able to apply pesticides listed in section 5(11) of the Environmental Code of Practice for Pesticides under the direct supervision by a certified applicator. For example, an authorized assistant can apply Tordon 101® along a roadway without a certified applicator being present at all times. To become an authorized assistant you must write a core examination and complete the authorized assistant training checklist with your supervising certified applicator. The core examination can be taken through one of these ways:
Notes:
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Commercial Pesticide Dispenser |
If your company sells registered pesticides (restricted, industrial, commercial or agricultural) you must have either:
Training teaches you about sales regulations and provides you and your customers with information in the safe handling, storage and disposal of pesticides. The certification training is a collaborative effort between Lakeland College and Alberta Environment. About dispenser certification
About dispenser recertification
Certification Exam Procedures
Commercial Dispenser Reciprocity
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