Pesticide Applicator - Certificate
Program Details
Area of Study
Career & Technical
Educational Goal
Certificate
Department
Horticulture
Credit Hours
6
Curriculum Code
HRT.PAA.CERT (C401G)
Designed to be completed in one semester, Triton's Pesticide Applicator certificate prepares students immediate employment and for the Illinois Department of Agriculture Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam. The Pest Applicator Certificate is stackable into other Horticulture degrees and certificates, allowing the opportunity to continue education in the discipline. Upon successful completion of the Pesticide Applicator Certificate program, the graduate will be able to describe life cycles and hosts of insects; identify the types of insect prevention and controls, including sustainable practices; describe and prepare various types of pesticides; and diagnose plant problems. Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure Successful completion of this program could lead to professional licensure or certification within the State of Illinois. Visit the Professional Licensure and Certification Disclosure page to identify other states in which Triton College’s program requirements fulfill the educational guidelines for professional licensure and/or certification.
No special program requirements
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