Apprentice Requirements
Required Training:
20 hours classroom training in the general standards with at least two hours in each of the following subjects:
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Federal and state laws that regulate the industry
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Recognition of pests and pest damage
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Pesticide labels and label comprehension
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Pesticide safety
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Environmental protection
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Application equipment and techniques
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Pesticide formulations and actions
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Emergency procedures and pesticide cleanup, and procedures for immediate
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reporting of spills and misapplications
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Basic principles of mathematics, chemistry, toxicology and entomology
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Non-chemical pest control techniques, including biological, mechanical, and prevention techniques.
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8 hours of classroom training in each category seeking licensure.
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40 hours of on-the-job training in each category seeking licensure.
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Apprentices must attend and participate in a SPCS approved technician training course prior to taking the technician exam.
Verification of training must be kept in the personnel file of the apprentice and are subject to review by SPCS personnel.
1 hour on-demand video
Full lifetime access
Downloadable resources
Access on mobile and computer
Certificate of completion
Exams
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Apprentices must attend and participate in a SPCS approved technician training course prior to taking the technician exam.
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Submit an Application for Apprentice Registration and Technician Exam along with $64 for each category exam. Pass an exam in each category in which training was completed to receive a technician license.
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Exam must be passed prior to the expiration date of the apprentice card. May retest as many times as needed during a 12-month period.
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A technician license will be issued when the exam is passed. Technicians may provide pest control services under direct supervision and receive instructions at least three days per week from a certified applicator.
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To add a category, the individual must receive 40 hours of on-the-job training and 8 hours of classroom training in the additional category and pass the category exam.
Technician Training Requirments
Training Required to Renew License
Licensed technicians must complete eight hours of verifiable training for the calendar year of renewal year. The verifiable training must be reported on a prescribed verifiable training record form and be verified for each annual renewal of the technician's license.
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Two of the eight hours of training may be on-the-job training or hands-on training.
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Internet training or videotape training may be used if the certified applicator certifies that the training is the appropriate training.
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Hour for hour credit will be given if a SPCS approved continuing education unit course is completed.
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No courses may be repeated for credit per year.
Verifiable training records form must be kept on a format prescribed by SPCS in the business file for at least two years after termination of employment.
