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Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a licensed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Pest Control Technician
2–3 mo full-time · 450 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-25): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, personal protective equipment, and hazard communicationtrade math for dilutions, area calculations, and label readingprofessional communication and career readinessinsect and arthropod identification, biology, and pest behaviorpesticide chemistry, modes of action, formulations, and integrated pest management principlestermite species identification, wood-destroying organism biology, inspection methods, and treatment strategiesstructural fumigation procedures, equipment, safety protocols, and regulatory requirementsfederal and state pesticide law, labeling requirements, liability, and environmental protectionapplied capstone project integrating inspection, treatment planning, and documentationsupervised worksite externship with a licensed pest control operationtargeted preparation for state pesticide applicator and NPMA certification examinations
Course & assessment plan
9 courses · 450 clock hours · tuition $4,095 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| NPMA Certification | Industry certification | National Pest Management Association |
| State Pesticide Applicator (Structural) | State license | the state (or national) licensing board |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Land & Water: Agriculture / Horticulture / Landscaping → Pest Control Technician → Water / Wastewater Operator
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