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Commercial Manure Applicator
Overview
The Commercial Manure Application program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the licensing examinations required for Commercial Manure Applicator certification. This licensing process is administered by Manitoba Agriculture and Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks under the Manure Amendment to the Pesticides and Fertilizers Control Act.
In collaboration with Manitoba Agriculture, Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks, Assiniboine Community College, and our industry partners, this program includes a training manual, a series of online video presentations, and is assessed with an open book exam. The online video presentations are pre-recorded, allowing students to access the content at their own pace. With no set class schedule, this program is entirely self-directed, providing flexibility to accommodate your learning style and schedule.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
There are no admission requirements for this program.
English is the language of instruction at Assiniboine. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test-exempt list are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Next steps
To register, please complete the registration form below and send it to [email protected].
Careers & Connections
Careers
This program provides students with the certification required for provincial licensing through Manitoba Agriculture.
A commercial manure applicator is a person that transports or applies manure to land for a fee, charge or other valuable consideration. As of January 1, 2008, commercial manure applicators are required to have a Manure Applicator Licence. Find out more information on licensing.
Connections
Assiniboine has a number of agreements with other colleges, universities and professional organizations, making it possible to apply credit taken at Assiniboine to programs at other institutions. For information on agreements, visit the Articulation Agreements page.
Tools & Supplies
Commercial Manure Application programs includes a blend of learning resources, including an at-home study manual, online video presentations, and examinations. Course materials are accessible through Assiniboine’s online learning platform, Moodle. To make the most of this course, you will need a computer equipped with both audio and video capabilities.
Technology Requirements
All of our programs require the use of a computer with internet access. Some resources may be available on campus. For more details, visit our At-Home Computing page.
Courses & Costs
Costs
The cost for the Commercial Manure Applicator program is $400.00 including manual.
Courses
| Course Codes | Name | Course Start Date | Exam Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRC-0209 | Liquid Manure Applicator | January 15, 2024 | February 9, 2024 |
| AGRC-0210 | Solid Manure Applicator | ||
| AGRC-0218 | Liquid/Solid Manure Applicator |