Maricopa Community Colleges  GCO214   19996-99999 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  05/25/99  
GCO214      19996-99999 LAB 1 Credit(s) 4.75 Period(s)
Pesticide Practicum
Application of pesticide knowledge and skills at a practicum site. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Cross-References:   REC214
 
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GCO214   19996-99999 Pesticide Practicum
1. Apply principles of professionalism at the practicum site. (I)
2. Apply interpersonal communication skills. (II)
3. Assist in determining pesticide needs. (III)
4. Assist in preparing and applying pesticides for turf and plants. (III)
5. Prepare, operate, maintain, and repair pesticide equipment. (IV)
6. Assist in treating turf grasses and plants with pesticides. (V, VI)
7. Follow Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and on site safety regulations. (VII)
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GCO214   19996-99999 Pesticide Practicum
    I. Professionalism
        A. Grooming
        B. Demeanor
        C. Conduct
        D. Ethics
        E. Other
      II. Interpersonal Communication Skills
          A. Verbal
          B. Nonverbal
        III. Pesticides
            A. Calculations
            B. Preparations
            C. Application
              1. Equipment
              2. Safety
              3. Clean-up
          IV. Equipment
              A. Preparation
              B. Operation
              C. Maintenance
              D. Repair
            V. Turfgrasses
                A. Types
                B. Pesticide use
              VI. Plants
                  A. Types
                  B. Pesticide use
                VII. Safety Regulations
                    A. OSHA
                    B. On site
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