10001102Plant Health Care Applicator
Course Information
Description
The focus of this class is training to successfully pass the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection's pesticide applicator exam (which will be proctored in this class). Additionally, students will be familiarized with chemical handling, mixing, calibration, and application via field exercises.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
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Recognize common plant pestsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Evaluate specimens in class or in the fieldCriteriaYou accurately identify common invertebrate, pathogenic, and abiotic plant disordersDescribe the kinds of damage arthropod pests can causeExplain the types of metamorphosis and why it’s important to pest managementDescribe characteristics of common insect pests of WisconsinExplain how to differentiate between insects and other ArthropodsExplain the advantages and disadvantages of using insecticidesExplain what determines if a plant is a weedDescribe the goals of weed ManagementDistinguish differences between, grasses from broadleaf plants and herbaceous from woody plantsExplain how soil effects herbicideDescribe how and when to make the appropriate herbicide treatmentDefine plant disease and what causes diseasesDescribe clues that distinguish from plant disease and injuryList factors that require pesticides for disease control
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Recognize pesticide attributesAssessment StrategiesQuizCriteriaYou accurately identify pesticide chemistry, formulation, modes of action, efficacy, and advantages/disadvantagesDefine the word pesticide and differentiate it from specific types of pesticidesDescribe organic, microbial, and inorganic pesticideDescribe how contact and systemic pesticides work and how they differDistinguish between protectant and post infection fungicidesExplain advantages and disadvantage of types of formulationsDescribe the function of adjuvants
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Identify pesticide laws and regulationsAssessment StrategiesQuizCriteriaIdentify relevant state and federal pesticide laws.Describe the registration of a pesticideExplain why some products are restricted-use and who may use such productsExplain the significance when state and federal laws differ and identify which laws take precedenceList the certification and licensing requirements for commercial applicatorsDescribe the special restriction to pesticides found under ATCP 30Explain the pesticide transportation rules
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Identify safe pesticide handling proceduresAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Skill demonstration in labCriteriaIdentify handling procedures, equipment, and techniques safe for the handler and the environment
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Complete WDATCP Commercial Pesticide examAssessment StrategiesState ExamCriteriaScore at least 70% on Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, & Consumer Protection's commercial pesticide applicator exam
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Perform various pesticide application methodsAssessment StrategiesQuiz, Skill demonstration in lab, Scenario ResponseCriteriaAccurately match application methods with target pest, control technique, environmental factors, and pesticide attributes
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Use and follow MSDS and chemical labelsCriteriaDescribe the purpose of pesticide label and the legal implications for the applicatorDescribe the difference between the terms “label” and “labeling”Explain when you need to read the labelOutline the information contained on the labelDefine what a signal word is and how it relates to the relative toxicity of a pesticideExplain the ways in which you can legally deviate from the label directions
This Outline is under development.