California Vector Control Technician Certification

Five years of increasingly responsible experience in vector biology and control two of the required years of experience must have been in a position comparable to that of associate public health biologist in the california state service.

California vector control technician certification. Incumbents in this class are expected to apply for and obtain state certification in the areas of mosquito control terrestrial invertebrate vector control and vertebrate vector control within two 2 years of the date of employment as vector control technician aide or be subject to termination from county service. Before an initial manned or unmanned certificate is issued the applicant for an apprentice journeyman unmanned aircraft operator or vector control technician shall pass an examination to demonstrate to the director his or her their ability to legally and safely conduct pest control operations and his or her their knowledge of the nature and effect of materials that are used in pest control. Madon m v c a s s o c i a t i o n of c a l i f o r n i a mosquito and vector control association of california 660 j street suite 480 sacramento ca 95814 date of publication 2002. Vector control technicians certification examination administered by the california department of health services edited by richard p.

However vector control technicians still work with highly concentrated herbicides and some insecticides that can pose occupational hazards. Certified technician means any employee of a vector control agency who has passed cdph certification examination as specified in section 30055 and is required by section 30061 to obtain continuing education units in order to independently handle apply or supervise the application of any pesticide as part of such employees official duties. At this time dpr is not accepting new. To acquire certification as a public health vector control technician vct the employee is required to pass the pesticide application and safety category a exam and at least one exam in the following categories corresponding to assigned duties.

Every government agency employee who independently handles applies or supervises the use of any pesticide for public health purposes must be certified by the california department of public health cdph. Vector control california department of public health vector control technician certification california department of public health visamaster card transaction form dpr 105 pdf. Whats new in licensing examinations on hold. The purpose of this examination is to certify the competence of government agency employees in the control of vectors for the health and safety of the public.

Vector control technician certification program. As of march 30 2020 all future exam dates are on hold. Visit the california department of public health for vector control technician certification information.