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