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Integrated Pest Management
Overview
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provides green space managers with the knowledge to achieve an acceptable level of pest control in a cost-effective and aseptically pleasing way while minimizing the use of pesticides. Members of the landscape and golf course industries and provincial government departments in Manitoba initiated the IPM certification program, to formally recognize industry qualifications and promote ongoing IPM education.
Green space managers who obtain their certification in IPM must also and acquire certification and a Pesticide Landscape/Golf and Pesticide Core license. Manitoba Agriculture requires at least one individual per landscape or golf course company to be certified in IPM. Visit Assiniboine’s Pesticide Certification webpage or see Information on licensing with Manitoba Agriculture.
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 for a IPM program, click 'REGISTER NOW' below, enter "IPM" in the 'Course Code Number or Keyword in Title' field, and choose your preferred exam date. View all available exam dates.
If a company is sponsoring you and they require an invoice for direct billing or you do not have access to a credit card or smartphone, please email [email protected].
Careers & Connections
Careers
As an IPM practitioner you will have the opportunity to connect with professionals across the province including members of the Manitoba Golf Superintendents Association and Manitoba Nursery Landscape Association.
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.
Recertification
Recertification is required every 5 years. The Guide to Pesticide Certification outlines the steps to take to complete your certification/recertification. Recertification can be completed in two ways:
- Complete the IPM certification exam and assignment.
- Obtain 15 continuing education credits in required concepts by attending approved conferences, workshops and events over the student’s five-year recertification period. To apply for IPM CEC recertification (AGRC-0260), use this Recertification Form.
If you are hosting an event and want to obtain credit approval, submit the IPM CEC Event Application Form a minimum of 4 weeks before you wish to promote credits for the event.
Tools & Supplies
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 certification exam fee for the Integrated Pest Management program is $150 and the cost of the manual is $120. Total cost for certification in IPM is $270.
Courses
Assiniboine is responsible for administering the IPM certification program in Manitoba. Individuals must demonstrate their knowledge and qualifications in IPM by successful completion of the IPM certification program (AGRC-0222) which includes:
- a self-directed home study manual,
- a closed-book multiple choice exam,
- completing an assignment where you write an IPM plan.
A passing grade of 70% is required on both the exam and assignment to receive the certification.