Examiner Information

Introduction

Revisions by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment to the Pesticide
Act require that, effective January 1, 2000, all unlicensed pesticide applicators must
become Registered Technicians in order to apply pesticides commercially under indirect
supervision.


To meet the anticipated need and sucessfully implement the Pesticide Technician Program a
network of industry examiners is required.


The following is a brief overview of the role and responsibilities for examiners in the
Registered Technician Program. Interested and qualified individuals wishing to
become examiners are requested to mail or fax back their interest to the Pesticide
Industry Council, c/o Landscape Ontario. (Click here for online
registration form).

Potential Examiners


Pesticide Technician Program

Pesticide Industry Council

7856 Fifth Line South, R.R. #4

Station Main, Milton, ON

L9T 2X8


For further information contact:


Tom Somerville

1-800-265-5656 ext. 351

Fax: 905-875-3942

E-mail: pic@hort-trades.com


Candidates will be contacted with further information on the Examiner
Orientation Seminars.


Quick facts on the Pesticide Technician Program (PTP)

The PTP is a two-part Safety Program consisting of an Academic Component and a
Practical Component.


Academic Component

Candidates must pass a written exam written by an examiner from the Pesticide
Industry Council, Pesticide Industry Regulatory Council or Ridgetown College.

Practical Component

Candidate passes a five-part practical test administered by a supervising
Licenced Exterminator.


Upon sucessful completion of both the Academic and Practical Components, the candidate is
issued a Pesticide Technician Card, which is valid for two years.


Training

  • The training of pesticide applicators as technicians is the
    responsibility of the employer.

  • The exam will be in accordance with the Pesticide Technician Manual, developed
    by the industry in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

  • Additional training is available from the industry through existing training facilities.
    Those people who wish to help train candidates to achieve Registered Technician status can
    contact the PIC for details.

To become an accredited examiner:

Candidates must:


  • be a Licenced Exterminator

  • have five or more years experience in pest management

  • attend PIC orientation seminar

    • pass the Technician Exam

    • Sign a Code of Ethics



A fee is required for the Orientation Seminars.


Responisbility of Examiners


  • To administer and oversee the academic exam

  • To issue a Registered Pesticide Technician Card to candidate upon sucessful
    completion of the academic exam.

  • Supply all exam results and candidate information to the PIC or PIRC to ensure
    appropriate record keeping.



Online Registration Form

Examiner Guidebook

Code of Ethics for Examiners

Technician Training Manual


Online Forms

Examiner Registration

Order Form

Technician Required Information Form



Note: For further information, please refer to “The Technical
Training Program at a Glance,” in the April 1999 issue of
Horticulture Review.

*Examiners may be in-house.

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