Pest Management Training

This page is dedicated to the professional development and advanced learning for our Pest Management staff.

Required Training

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Maximo Training

If you require training for Maximo, please email maxhelp@berkeley.edu

For more information about information and helpful tips, please visit our Maximo Support page.

Healthy School Act

Mandated by the State of California.  All personnel servicing child care facilities must complete this training each year.

License/Certification

  1. Technicians performing I.P.M. must possess a license to perform pest control.  Because the University is a State institution, we are requiring all IPM employees to have a Qualified Applicator License (Q.A.L.)  The Q.A.L. must be renewed every two years.

  • Cost for test to acquire QAL license - $180

  • Cost to renew QAL license - $120.   

Prior to renewal of their QAL the technician must complete course work.  This is called "Continuing Education Hours".

Foundational Skills Trainings

These are annual/one time required foundational skills trainings.

Click here for more information about what trainings are required of you.

Safety

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FS 101 (Required of all FS Employees)

FS 101 is a required course for all Facilities Services employees upon employement. 

Please follow this link to ensure you have taken the course and/or sign up for it.

Workplace Safety

The Workplace Safety training(link is external)(link is external) is available as an eCourse through the UC Learning Center(link is external)(link is external). This one-time mandatory training for all campus employees (faculty, staff and student employees) provides valuable information on responsibilities, work-related injuries and illnesses, analyzing hazards and applying controls, what to do in a campus emergency, and resources available to you. Access the Workplace Safety online e-course(link is external)(link is external) and learn more about workplace safety by reviewing the resources below.

Pesticide Safety Training

Mandated by the State of California.  All personnel applying pesticides are required to perform this once a year.  

  • The individual performing pesticide safety training will need to be certified by an EPA approved program.  

  • Information that must be covered can be found at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/docs/whs/psisenglish.htm

EHS 702 Heat Illness

"Work in hot environments can have direct effects on human health including, heat exhaustion, reduced labor productivity, and heat stroke. All university employees who work outdoors or in environments with elevated indoor temperatures may be at risk for heat illness– the group of medical conditions caused by the body’s inability to cope with heat."

Check out the EHS Heat Illness Prevention and Response(link is external) course.

Developmental

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Landscape Maintenance

Rights-of-way Certification

Forest; Aquatic Certification

Wood Preservation Certification

Advanced

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Associate Certified Entomologist Certification

If an IPM technician wishes to improve their resume academically, they can study to become an Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE).  Information on ACE certification can be found here  https://entocert.org/ace

Berkeley People Management Program

Designed by the People & Organization Development team, the BPM programs provide opportunities to grow and develop leadership skills. 

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