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
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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.
To become an accredited examiner:
Training
responsibility of the employer.
by the industry in cooperation with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
Those people who wish to help train candidates to achieve Registered Technician status can
contact the PIC for details.
Candidates must:
A fee is required for the Orientation Seminars.
Responisbility of Examiners
completion of the academic exam.
appropriate record keeping.
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