Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries Updated 042612 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM 1 Refresher Training 2 House Keeping One hour long Take notes ID: 610961
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Florida-Friendly
Best Management Practices
for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries
Updated 04/26/12
INSTRUCTOR
TRAINING PROGRAM
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Refresher Training Slide2
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House Keeping
One hour long
Take notesAsk questions at any timeFollow up email and class evaluationSlide3
By the end of this
refresher training you will be able to: Organize and teach GI-BMP classes in 2012
Describe the 2011 program updates
Refresher TrainingSlide4
4Maintaining Instructor Certification
Follow the prescribed content
Keep current with all GI-BMP materials
Use only the most current versions of all materialsFollow the length of time allotted for each module
Complete refreshers and follow updates
Teach at least one class per yearSlide5
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It belongs to the participant
Participants need to keep
the original and submit copies if needed Does not require renewal
GI-BMP Certificate of TrainingSlide6
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Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial
Fertilizer
(Appendix 7)
All commercial fertilizer applicators, by January 1, 2014
Application, GI-BMP cert., picture and $
25Holders exempt from further local testing
Not required for private or institutional applicators
Institutional applicators may be required to obtain GI-BMP training per local ordinance Slide7
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Authority to apply only fertilizers in urban landscapes for commercial gain
Does not authorize:
Application of pesticides, including pesticide-fertilizer mixes [i.e. weed and feed]Operation of pest control business
Application of pesticides or fertilizers by unlicensed or uncertified individuals under the supervision of a certified person
Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer Slide8
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Modest reimbursement for training expenses [$15-$30] – classroom rental, copies, other materials, etc.
If charging more than $30, you need to
submit a justification to central officeFDEP does not permit any type of compensation for instructors, except as part of normal duties of employment
Class FeeSlide9
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When delivering the GI-BMP training, you are representing the values and the professionalism of the program. Slide10
Where Do You Begin?
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Instructor LoginSlide12
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Resources required to organize a class
Register
classes Download the latest version of the class materials Instructor Login
http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/gi-bmp/Will change soon! Slide13
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
2 Core CEUs and 2 additional CEUs for the following licenses:
Private Applicator - AgricultureOrnamental & TurfLimited Lawn & OrnamentalLimited Landscape Maintenance
Commercial Lawn and OrnamentalCurrent
number Spanish and English 13318 [
validity of one year, new ones in 2013]
Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA)
4 CEUS
Continuing Education UnitsSlide14
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Register all classes 30 days in advance
Complete an electronic form online [Instructor Login]
Only certified instructors can register classesClasses not officially registered >> no training
certificates
Registering ClassesSlide15
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Registration Waiver
If a class is outside the 30 day registration period
Complete form [Appendix 24] Requests will be based on: Weather idling the workforce Unexpected or uncontrollable event
Approved by the Statewide Coordinator and the Regional CoordinatorsSlide18
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Class Cancellations
Notify state office – online form
Notify registered participants [by phone]For insufficient enrollment:
Under 10 registered3
days noticeSlide19
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All attendees must
complete one
Must
be legibleMust be signed
New form
Available
in Spanish
Reproduce in white or light color paper
Training RecordNo TR, no certificate! Slide20
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Pre-fill the class info before copying
CEUs?
Certificate
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Where
to mail?
Are they in the database?
DOB / PIN: Student ID & online access
Training RecordSlide21
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New Test
Scanable
FormsRequest test in advance [estimate number]Allow extra time for instructions and bubbling
Use new instruction presentation as aidDestroy unused testsSlide22
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Pre-test to assess level of knowledge prior to trainingCustomized for each class
40 Questions [8 per module]
Passing score 75% [30/40]
Scanable forms [new]
Multiple choice and True/False questionsTime 30 min [extra time?]
Cover all the key points during trainingTestSlide23
Marking Instructions
Completely
fill in the “bubble” correct answerMark
only one answerErase completely if changing answerDo not make any other marksSlide24
Make contact information is bubbled-in correctlySlide25
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Q:What if you run out of scantron exams?
A: You can make photo copies of the formsSlide26
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Q:What if you do not receive the exams in time?A: Contact the central office, and they will send you a PDF printable copy over email.Slide27
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Test: Other Languages
Instructors can make the required accommodations for simultaneous translation of the test
Students are required to complete the written test in English or in Spanish :Supervision of the instructor Follow test guidelines described in the Instructor ManualInstructors are not required to provide this service
Participants need to inform the lead instructor in advanceSlide28
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Review before the Test
Recommended
Based on the key learning points [Instructor Manual, Section 4]A word by word review is NOT approved Slide29
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Send completed class materials to the GI-BMP Data
Manager
Class Transmittal Form (Appendix 23)
Class registration and attendance list(s)
A legible, signed training record form for each attendeeCompleted pre- and
post-tests
Completed class evaluations
Alphabetical order appreciated Keep
copies as back upCertificate processing time 2 weeks
Questions? C
ontact
State Office
Processing DocumentsSlide30
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Information
to
process the class documents
Official record of the classPresenter names for all modules
Include all instructors
Must be on top of materials
Transmittal FormSlide31
Error in Spanish Manual
Page 30,
drop spreader should
not be used when applying sulfur coated fertilizer.Corrected statement:“Debido a la frágil consistencia de la capa de azufre, muchos de estos productos no deberían ser aplicados con un aplicador de caída libre donde los gránulos caen directamente hacia abajo.”Slide32
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Online GI-BMP Class
Two Testing Options:Slide33
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GI-BMP certified instructors proficient in GI-BMP subject mattersConsiderable training experience
Authorized by FDEP to assist with the training of new instructors Assist the RC with training new instructors [co-training ]
Senior InstructorsSlide34
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Operation Cleansweep no longer in service
Launching a DVD and workbook [CITT]Revising Powerpoint
presentations [CITT]New Module 1: OverviewOther UpdatesSlide35
Thank you!
Nonpoint
Source Management Section
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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