197th AFPMB Board Meeting:
Training and Certification Course Descriptions
Pest Management Certification
Course #: J3AZR3E453 02AA
Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator certification in all categories.
Course Description: Four-week training course that meets the basic requirement for initial certification training under DoD 4l50.7-P. Course completion with the minimum passing scores satisfies the formal training and testing requirements for initial certification in the core phase, categories 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8. This course DOES NOT satisfy the OJT and correspondence course requirements for certification. All DoD personnel who have held DoD certification in one or more pest control categories but cannot meet the requirements for triennial re-certification, according to DoD 4l50.7-P, are eligible to attend. Personnel who possess current certification are NOT eligible to attend this course. The school provides the results of training to the appropriate MAJCOM or other service's certifying official. College credit for AF personnel is nine (9) semester hours.
Prerequisites: n/a
Core Certification
Course #: B-322-1070
Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator certification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces. Specifically designed for, but not limited to, personnel assigned to pest control duties.
Course Description: A training prerequisite for individual categories, the course curriculum is based upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's requirements. Core training in 1) the general format and terminology of the pesticide label and labeling; 2) pesticide safety; 3) potential environmental consequences of the use and misuse of pesticides; 4) pest biology, habits and recognition, and the recognition of pest damage; 5) pesticide, formulations and their characteristics; 6) equipment types, maintenance and calibration; 7) application techniques; and 8) laws and regulations.
Prerequisites: Consult with your Command Entomologist. Some personnel may be required to complete correspondence training prior to attendance.
Phase II Certification Vegetation Management (Categories 2, 3, 5, 6)
Course #: B-322-1071
Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator certification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces. Specifically designed for, but not limited to, personnel assigned to pest control duties.
Course Description: Provides certification training in control of weeds and pests of plants. Course curriculum is based upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's requirements. Individuals completing this course are eligible to take examinations in any or all of the following categories: 2-Forest; 3-Ornamental and Turf; 5-Aquatic; 6-Right-of-Way. Category 2 includes training for forests: forest nurseries, forest seed production, and special concerns in the forest environment; Category 3 trains for pesticide problems associated with the production and maintenance of ornamental trees, shrubs, plantings and turf; Category 5 trains for special problems associated with the use of pesticides in fresh water; Category 6 trains for herbicide use across a wide variety of environments, especially right-of-way. Note: Golf course applicators may complete this phase and not continue on to Phase III.
Prerequisites: Completion of Core Phase. Consult with your Command Entomologist. Some personnel may be required to complete correspondence training prior to attendance.
Phase III Certification, Arthropod & Vertebrate Pest Management (Categories 7 & 8)
Course #: B-322-1072
Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator certification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces. Specifically designed for, but not limited to, personnel assigned to pest control duties.
Course Description: Provides certification training for chemical and non-chemical management of pests of public health importance. Course curriculum is based upon the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s requirements. Individuals completing this course are eligible to take examinations in any or all of the following categories: Industrial, Institutional, Structural, and Health-Related Pest Control; Public Health Pest Control.
Prerequisites: Completion of Core Phase. Consult with your Command Entomologist. Some personnel may be required to complete correspondence training prior to attendance.
Pest Management Recertification
Target Audience: Individuals who need DoD Pesticide Applicator Recertification. Open to Military and Civilians of the Armed Forces.
Course Description:
(1) DoD Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training Course (FIFRA) is a 40 hrs course in English language. It includes core phase, phase I (categories 3, 5, 6), and phase II (categories 7, 8) recertification training and tests. Course applicants need to possess a valid FIFRA certification issued by an AFPMB-accredited certifying official. Contractors may attend on a space-availability basis.
(2) DoD Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training Course (Non-FIFRA) is a 40 hrs course in English, German, or other language. It includes core phase, phase I (categories 3, 5, 6), and phase II (categories 7, 8) recertification training and tests. Lessons may be adapted to local requirements. Translation of lessons or tests may be utilized as appropriate. Course applicants need to possess a valid Non-FIFRA certification issued by an AFPMB-accredited certifying official. Contractors may attend on a space-availability basis.
Prerequisites: Consult with your Command Entomologist.
Medical Entomology and Pest Management Technology (Reserve Training)
Course #: B-322-1050
Target Audience: Reservists who need initial pest management training for certification in category 8.
Course Description: Acquaints reserve personnel with the biology and management of medically important arthropods and the epidemiology of diseases transmitted. Certification: on a case by case basis, can provide initial certification for PMT’s only with elapsed DoD Category 8 certificates.
Prerequisites: All military personnel on active duty for 14 days training.
Aerial Application of Pesticides
Course #: AAP-001
Target Audience: Individuals who may potentially conduct or oversee aerial spray projects.
Course Description: This course is one-week and addresses the tenets and methodologies for aerial application of pesticides, with an emphasis on operational aspects and military applications. The primary scope of the course includes general principles, legal aspects, contracts, map types and preparation, spray system calibrations, aerial spray math, DoD spray systems, meteorological effects, occupational health and safety, operations and mission support, disease control, pilot’s view, private applicator’s view, environmental aspects, computer modeling, swath and droplet characterization, pesticide monitoring, public relations, contingency wartime usage, spill prevention and containment, and other pertinent operational issues involving the use of aerial spray. The course features guest lecturers from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Agriculture, private applicator firms, and other government agencies. It is offered once each year.
Prerequisites: Personnel MUST have completed core certification training and appropriate category(s) training prior to taking this course.
DoD Pest Management Recertification
Course #: B-322-1074
Target Audience: Civilian and military personnel holding current DoD pesticide applicator certificates. For Navy and PHCR-E courses, PCQAE/PCPAR/IPMCs may also attend to obtain refresher training.
Course Description: This is a one week refresher course for civilian pest management and military preventive medicine personnel holding current DoD pesticide applicator certificates. Successful completion of the course results in an additional three-year certification. The focus of the course is to provide up-to-date information on all subject matter covered in the initial certification.
Note: The Navy and PHCR-E course offers both recertification training for certified personnel and refresher training for PCQAE/PCPAR/IPMCs. Additionally, Pesticide Applicators who only need recertification in categories 3, 5, and 6 may attend just the first three days of the class (Navy and PHCR-E course ONLY).
Prerequisites: Personnel must have previously attended initial training and be currently certified. Once the initial certification or any subsequent recertification expires, successful completion of initial certification training is the only way to regain certification to apply pesticides.
DoD Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluator/Installation Pest Management Coordinator Course (Initial Training)
Target Audience: Installation Pest Management Quality Assurance Evaluators and Installation Pest Management Coordinators. Additionally, environmental and natural resources personnel, contract administrators, writers, or other personnel who are involved with or provide oversight of pesticide operations should consider taking this course for audit. Installation operations that may use pesticides include turf management, fence line weed control, ornamental plantings management, general pest control, wood preservation, aquatic weed management, and forest pest suppression.
Course Description: This is a five-day course tailored to 1) Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE's) who monitor and evaluate pest management contract management services on DOD installations but do not apply or directly supervise pesticide application themselves; 2) Installation Pest Management Coordinators (IPMC's) who are responsible for coordinating all aspects of the installations integrated pest management (IPM) program on behalf of the garrison commander. Successful completion of the course results in a three-year accreditation (not certification). The focus of the course is to provide general information on all aspects of pest management, contract administration, and oversight of DoD IPM programs.
Note: For Navy course ONLY, IPMC topics are covered on the final day of training. PMQAEs can attend the first four days of the Navy course and omit the final day.
Prerequisites: n/a
Operational Entomology Training
Course #: B-322-1077
Target Audience: Preventive Medicine Technicians
Course Description: Advanced vector-borne disease management in contingency situations. Recertification as a DoD Pesticide Applicator in Category 8 – Public Health, is available as part of the course. Geographic distribution of vector-borne disease threats; the philosophy of operational public health pest management; mastery of surveillance and control equipment and material; interpreting surveillance data; introduction to the diversity of biology and habits of vector species worldwide; mastery of vector control mathematics; planning and execution of arthropod and vertebrate pest management programs; accessing relevant information; team-based scenario solutions and field exercises.
Prerequisites: Course B-322-0012, PMT, and/or Course B-322-1050; or EPA Pesticide Applicator certification in Category 8, Public Health Pest Control; or responsibility within DoD, through training or position, for the oversight of deployed preventive medicine personnel. Civilian personnel submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
Air Force Operational Entomology Course Information: The Operational Entomology Course is now a one-week course held entirely in the field at the Welder Wildlife Foundation in Sinton, Texas. Patterned along the style of Expeditionary Medical Support and Silver Flag training, the course is a continuous rotation of lecture along with hands-on and immediate skill application in the field. To request a seat in the course, interested Public Health and Medical personnel need to contact Capt Earl Thomas, while interested Civil Engineer Pest Management personnel need to contact their MAJCOM Training Manager.
Shipboard Pest Management (Navy only)
Course #: B-322-1075
Target Audience: HM, MS. Civilian personnel submit request via cognizant Division Entomologist, Naval Facilities Engineering Command.
Course Description: Pest management training tailored to the shipboard environment. One day of classroom instruction followed by a visit to attendees’ ships for the field training requirement. Course curriculum includes: Responsibilities for pest control aboard Naval vessels; preparation for pesticide treatment, pesticide and safety, respiratory control program, biology, survey and control of cockroaches, stored products pests, rodents, bedbugs, lice, flies, and mosquitoes
Prerequisites: n/a
Pest Management Apprentice Course (AF only)
Course #: J3ABR3E433 00AA
Target Audience: 3E4X3, Pest Mgt Air Force Specialty
Course Description: A 6-week, course that trains initial skills enlisted personnel. It awards the 3-skill level for the 3E4X3, Pest Mgt Air Force Specialty. HQ Air Staff and HQ AETC provide quota management. In addition to providing requirements specified in DoD 4150.7-P, this course provides training on Air Force Civil Engineer organizational structure and management, contingency operations, as well as hazardous waste handling procedures. The apprentice course offers Air Force graduates 13 semester hours towards a Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree.
Prerequisites: n/a