Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
We will be joined by a NYSDEC representative who will go over the process of applying for and taking the exam, and will stay for a Q+A session to answer all of your questions about how to obtain and maintain your license. Afterward, CCE educators will cover the basic material of the Core exam, practice exam questions, test-taking tips, and provide take-home study materials.
Event Details
Date
March 27, 2024
March 29, 2024
Time
10am to 3:30pm
Host
CCE CNYDFC
Erik Smith
315-219-7786
email Erik Smith
Event Registration
Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
Interested in taking the NYSDEC Pesticide Applicator's exam?
We will be joined by a NYSDEC representative who will go over the process of applying for and taking the exam, and will stay for a Q+A session to answer all of your questions about how to obtain and maintain your license. Afterward, CCE educators will cover the basic material of the Core exam, practice exam questions, test-taking tips, and provide take-home study materials.
And if there is enough interest, we will schedule an exam for course attendees to take place two weeks later at the local CCE office**.
This course will be offered in two locations:
March 27: Fulton-Montgomery Community College (Allen House event room), 2805 State Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY 12095
March 29: Poolville Community Center, 7484 Willey Rd, Earlville, NY 13332
The course is from 10 AM - 3:30 PM (lunch provided)
Cost: $40
Register now to reserve your place: https://cnydfc.cce.cornell.edu/event_preregistration_new.php?id=2340
**Registration and attendance in this prep course is not registration or application to sit for the exam, which must be done through the DEC. And the cost of the exam is not included in the cost of this prep course. While not required for this prep course, you must purchase both the Core Manual and the appropriate Category Manual prior to taking your exam, and you are strongly encouraged to purchase and familiarize yourself with these manuals before attending this session. Manuals may be purchased from the Cornell Store: (800) 624-4080 or store@cornell.edu or by clicking here.
Contact Erik for any questions about the course.
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