apprendiceship

Pest Control:

​Revolution national Pest council apprendiceship program:

Revolution National Pest Council Apprenticeship Program Program is designed to familiarize students with the concepts of the pest management field and apprenticeship program. Students learn the basics of pest biology and environmental awareness in relation to insecticides and rodenticides. Students also learn the process of effective pest control solutions and methods of providing clients with professional customer service and effective pest monitoring technician.

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Program Length

(400 Hours of Training -10 Weeks)

Applicants must be: -18 years or over -Must have a clean driving record -Able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

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Program Outline:

Apprentices under the supervision of a qualified Pest and Termite Control Technician will gain the diversified, experience and training to develop into a skilled worker proficient in all the work processes of a pest and termite technician. The apprentice will be trained in the use of new equipment, materials and processes as the industry changes. The Related and Supplemental Instruction (RSI) consists of 4000 hours, which includes a mandatory 160 hours pre apprenticeship class room training and orientation class.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Successful completion of the Pest and Termite Control Technician. Good driving record, Pass Live Scan and 18years of age or older. Pest and Termite Control Training School Candidate Physical Agility Test, CPAT. (PPE, wearing personal protection equipment, gloves, respirator and goggles. Wearing and carrying a backpack sprayer and B&G sprayer, Ladder handling.

*Indicates additional Pre-requisites.

GOALS:

Students completing the Pest and Termite Control Technician training and technical instruction will:

Apply new knowledge and skills to obtain and maintain employment as productive worker/ learners while continuing to progress through the program at predetermined periods or stages of advancement within specified timelines to the Pest and Termite Control Technician Apprenticeship Program.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of the Pest and Termite Control Technician curriculum the apprentice will demonstrate a working knowledge of and proficiency in performing the following:

• Trade and Professional Responsibilities
  
• History of Pest Control
  
• Pesticide Use and Safety
  
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  
• Pesticide Toxicity
  
• Chemical Insecticides and Formulations
  
• General Entomology
  
• Labels and SDS Training
  
• Application Techniques and Insecticide Applications
  
• Chemical Storage and Usage
  
• General Pest & Termite Control (ID and Types of Related Pest)
  
• Confined Space Service and Treatments (Attics and Crawl Spaces)
  
• Types of Pest Materials (Liquids, Baits, Dust, Granules, Aerosols and Fogging Agents)
  
• Non- Chemical Control Methods
  
• Termite Repairs, Structural Modifications, Carpentry and Use of Power Equipment
  
• Termites and Structural Wood and Urban Soil
  
• Pest and Termite Control Inspections
  
• Measurement and Calculations
  
• Structural Fumigation
  
• Pest, Termite Control Equipment and Equipment Maintenance
  
• Pest, Termite Sales and Estimating
  
• Heat Stress and Workplace Hazards
  
• Ladder and Fall Protection
  
• Rules and Regulations
  
• Following Directions / Listening Skills
  
• Opportunities in Pest Management
  
• Business Management
  
• Principles of Pest / Termite Management
  
• Setting Work Goals and Prioritizing

• Pest Management History • Pesticides Formulation • Labels / MSDS • Rules & Regulations • IPM • Pest ID • Rodent / Bed Bugs • Handling & Applying Pesticides • Pest Formulation • Safety Equipment • LEED • Food Safety • Chemical Families • Pest Control and equipment • Termite Control and equipment • Fit Test • Live Scan • Rodents / Bed Bugs • Roaches • Ants • Flies and other pests

Certification Received:

Pest Control State License • Classification of Pesticides •Handling and Applying Pesticides • Technical/Chemical Application • Fall Protection / Confined Space • Bird Handlers Certificate • Respirator Fit Test • Applicator Pest & Termite, Branch II & Branch III, Agriculture License Category A, B and C (State Certification) • e food card