Recertification

How often must an applicator be recertified?

Since a certificate is valid for one or five years, applicators must be recertified every one or five years. The number of years a certificate is valid depends on the mark on the exam. A one year certificate is issued when the exam mark is between 60% and 74%. A five year certificate is issued when the exam mark is 75% or greater. A certificate will not be issued if the exam mark is less than 60%.

Can I become recertified without writing and exam?

Yes, in some areas in BC applicators can become recertified by collecting continuing education credits. This is only allowed after an applicator has received a 5 year certificate by writing the exam.

How do I become recertified by collecting continuing education credits?

An applicator must obtain 20 continuing education credits over five years (and each of the following 3 categories must be satisfied; Pest Management, Application Technology, and Human Health/Pesticide Safety [3 credits each]) to become recertified. The applicator must first contact one of the following organizations and sign up for their credit recertification program.

Organization	Contact	Phone or E-mail
BC Fruit Growers Association	Glen Lucas	250 762-5226
Interior Environmental Pest Management Association	Dudley Gordon	250 493-2767
Lower Mainland Horticultural Improvement Association	Sandy Gordon	604 857-0318
BC Structural Pest Management Association	Melanie Johnston	info@SPMA.com
BC Landscape and Nursery Trades Association and Western Canada Turfgrass Association	Bob Wick	604 467-2564