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Join us on January 27, 2021 for TPCA's first Technician Training Course for 2021.
We are working to keep you and your employees safe while providing you an opportunity for final study prior to the exam.
Schedule - Wednesday, January 27th
7:30-8:00am Welcome, Announcements & Roll Call
8:00-9:00am Applicator Certification & Licensing, Pesticide Laws and Regulations
9:00-9:10am Break
9:10-10:10am Pesticide Toxicity, Residue, Tolerance, Registration, Ecology
10:10-10:20am Break
10:20-11:20am Safety, Protective Equipment, Pesticide Poisoning, Agricultural & Structural IPM
11:20-11:30am Break
11:30-12:30pm Pests, Pesticide Types, Labels, Formulations
12:30-12:50pm Lunch Break
12:50—1:50pm Mixing Practices, Mixing Calculations, Equipment, Calibration
1:50-2:00pm Break
2:00-3:00pm Weather-Wise Application, Disposal, Storage, Record Keeping, Liability
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Tech Training Pricing (Study Guide is included)
$140 for TPCA Members
$170 for Non-Members
Technician Training information
This 6 hour exam prep course is required for apprentices to qualify to take the technician exam.
Prior to the Technician Exam, apprentices should have already completed:
The 6 hour prep class is a review of what they should have already learned in the previous 40, 20, 8 hrs.
For already licensed Technicians, they must have 8 hours of training per year. This course will count 6 hours TOWARDS the 8 hours. Technicians will need an additional 2 hours of on-the-job within the same year.
*This Technician Training course meets the SPCS requirements for apprentices and non-commercial applicators. There will NOT be an exam following the technician training class. This is just one of many requirements** in preparing for the exam. Please visit www.texasagriculture.gov for more information and a list of the full requirements you will need before taking your exam. The General Study guide is included in the registration fee.
**Please note: you will also need up-to-date category specific study manuals (Pest, Termite, L&O, etc.) to pass the exam. These manuals are available through the AgriLife Extension service by calling 979-845-1099. These are not available for purchase through TPCA.
STUDY GUIDES ARE NO LONGER PROVIDED AFTER 1/22/2021. YOU MAY PURCHASE YOUR OWN STUDY GUIDE THROUGH THE AgriLife Extension service.
No refunds will be given after 1/22/2021.
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MONTHLY TRAININGS
Free for TPCA Members!
Copy and Paste this link to send to your employees to register in advance for this webinar:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Do not send your employees to this page, only members who have logged in can access this page. This is why we ask you copy and paste the link to send to your employees.
 Get to know your presenter:
Chelle Hartzer, BCE
Consulting Entomologist
360 Pest and Food Safety Consulting
Chelle Hartzer is the consulting entomologist at 360PFSC and has been working with the pest management industry for over a decade, helping clients solve complicated pest issues. With an in-depth knowledge of the food industry, pest control industry, and sensitive accounts (like pharmaceuticals, zoos, and food processing), she has been able to get to the root causes and provide practical solutions to challenging pest situations.
Chelle has worked as a technical expert for Rollins (parent company of Orkin) and prior to joining Rollins, Chelle was an Entomologist and Product Manager with The Industrial Fumigant Company. She was also a Research Assistant at Kansas State University, Grain Science & Industry and a Research Assistant at the Center for Grain and Animal Health Research at USDA-ARS.
Chelle holds a BS in Entomology with a wildlife conservation concentration from the University of Delaware and an MS in Entomology from Kansas State University as well as being a Board Certified Entomologist in Urban and Structural Entomology. She is also a Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) and earned her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Along with on-site troubleshooting, 360 PFSC provides trainings, phone and email consultations, and retainer services for 24/7 assistance.
Chelle Hartzer360 Pest&Food Safety Consulting785-317-0447
[email protected]
Copy and Paste this link to send to your employees to register in advance for this webinar:
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Check back to this page at the beginning of every month. We will be updating it with the current registration link and the upcoming speaker for that month!
Call if you have any questions. (512) 954-9664
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NEW TPCA MEMBER BENEFIT!
Contact Warren Hull to see how you can benefit from this program!
Warren HullAssociate Certified EntomologistPest Control Practice LeaderBell Insurance Group/AssuredPartners of Texas LLC500 N. Central Expressway, Suite 550, Plano, TX 75074Office: (972) 581-4825[email protected]
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In today's quickly changing pace of online classes in place of in-person classes, we must adjust to new situations and learn those new unspoken rules of webinar etiquette.
These 5 tips can make your CEU Webinar more enjoyable and productive.
1. Log in Early - Set a reminder to go off anywhere from 10-30 minutes before the schedule event start time. This will help you find a stopping point to what you are currently doing, transition to find the online link, code and password to input and will give yourself time to download the software if you do not already have it installed. If you already have it installed, the time before the webinar will give you a chance to write down any questions you may want answered during the webinar.
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2. Mute your audio - If you are joining a large webinar, some presenters may ask that your audio. This is helpful to avoid unwanted background noises that can distract other participants.
3. Remember, there is a camera facing you - Most computers, tablets or phones allow access to the camera to show your face while upon joining a webinar. This can come as a surprise to others if at any point during the webinar you get up and show all of the attendees you're wearing a #ZoomMullet - business on top, party on the bottom.
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4. Be active in the Q&A - Respond to questions or comments just like you would in-person. If there is something you want to know, but do not want to disrupt the presenter, put it in the chat so at the end, if the presenter hasn't touched on the subject at all, they know that is something they need to discuss.
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5. Provide Feedback - It can be hard for the host to tell how the experience was from the attendee's viewpoint. Help us improve our webinars to match your needs by letting us know what worked well and what didn't. Were there any audio problems? Presenter going too fast? Are there topics you would like to see us cover? Let us know so we can work towards providing great content for you and your company! Email us at [email protected]
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