Maricopa Community Colleges  REC214   19996-99999 

Official Course Description:  MCCCD Approval: 5-25-1999

REC214  1999 Fall – 2012 Fall

LAB  1.0 Credit(s)  4.75 Period(s)  3.62 Load  Occ

Pesticide Practicum

Application of pesticide knowledge and skills at a practicum site.

Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

Cross-References:  GCO214

 

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

REC214  1999 Fall – 2012 Fall

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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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

REC214  1999 Fall – 2012 Fall

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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