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Agriculture, Environment & Public Service

Pest Control Technician

2–3 mo full-time.

Core curriculum

Entomologypesticides & IPMtermite/wood-destroying organismsstructural fumigation basicssafety & law

Course & assessment plan

9 courses · 450 clock hours. Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.

Certification & licensure

CredentialTypeIssuing body
NPMA CertificationIndustry certificationNational Pest Management Association
State Pesticide Applicator (Structural)State licensethe state (or national) licensing board

Universal core (all programs)

ModuleHours
Workplace safety (OSHA 10)10
First aid / CPR / AED8
Applied math & measurement40
Technical reading & writing30
Digital literacy (IC3/MOS)30
Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys)30

Stackable pathways

Land & Water: Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping → Pest Control Technician → Water / Wastewater Operator

In the Museum of VoTech

NPMA CertificationState Pesticide Applicator (Structural)

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