Integrated Pest Management Certification (IPM) (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingWritingSpeakingMonitoringTime ManagementSocial PerceptivenessService Orientation

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityEnglish Language

Abilities

Near VisionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionInductive ReasoningFar Vision

Tasks

Record work activities performed.
Inspect premises to identify infestation source and extent of damage to property, wall, or roof poro
Recommend treatment and prevention methods for pest problems to clients.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareElectronic mail softwareAccounting softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesBait stationsBellows dustersBroomsBulb dustersChemical-resistant footwearChemical-resistant suitsClaw hammersCold foggersCopy machinesDigital still camerasElectric drillsFlathead shovelsGarden rakesGasoline powered generators

Work Values

IndependenceSupportRelationshipsAchievementWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium37-2021.00	Pest Control Workers	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Service records — complete accurate digital work-order entries and activity logs independently using company database software after each completed job.
Property inspections — conduct structured walkthroughs of residential and light commercial premises to identify infestation sources, wall porosity, and access points with minimal oversight.
Treatment recommendations — advise clients on appropriate pest control methods and basic prevention steps based on inspection findings during routine service visits.
Chemical application — spray or dust approved solutions, powders, and gases into rooms, onto furnishings, and into wall voids following label requirements and state regulations.
Fumigant calculations — measure treatment area dimensions, calculate required fumigant quantities, and prepare cost estimates using established formulas for standard infestations.
Power spray equipment — operate truck-mounted power spraying systems safely and efficiently across assigned residential and small commercial territories.
Infestation reports — review preliminary client-provided diagrams or reports and select an appropriate treatment type to eliminate and prevent recurrence of common pests.
Time management — plan daily service routes to complete multiple appointments on schedule while meeting quality standards without direct supervision.
Inventory tracking — monitor chemical supply levels on the service vehicle and submit restocking requests using inventory management software.
Customer interaction — explain treatment procedures and safety precautions clearly to clients using plain language during pre- and post-service conversations.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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