Our Plant Healthcare Technician Training
The First 30 Days
We focus on creating competency as a PHC Technician with knowledge of the equipment and knowledge of how to apply pesticides correctly.
Daily activity will include visiting clients' properties to perform seasonal applications, monitoring tree health at each residence, and studying daily to become a state certified technician.
By the end of the 30 day period you will show competency on how to apply pesticides correctly by being ODAFF certified. You will demonstrate your knowledge of how to use and properly maintain equipment by doing a trail visit where you handle all applications. You will demonstrate the learned skills by teaching the PHC Crew how to operate the spray truck at the trial visit: Starting procedures, how to use each tank, hose management, label reading, safety procedures, and how to properly use accessory tools.
Second 30 Days
We focus on gaining knowledge of tree biology, morphology, soil health.
To show competency in these areas you will need to be able to pass ISA Study guide quiz #1-3 and to give a well reasoned response to the challenge questions at the end of each section.
Daily activities during this time will also be to learn about common pests we face, treatments we provide, and product label knowledge.
To demonstrate product label knowledge Tech will need to be able to communicate in writing with clients via job forms for each visit.
Last 30 Days
You’ll learn about water regimens, tree nutrition and fertilization, and tree diagnosis.
To show competency in these areas you will need to be able to pass ISA Study guide quiz #4-5 & 10 and to give a written response to the challenge questions at the end of each section. By this stage, Tech needs to be issued by the company to operate spray truck, pass spray truck driving test, and be accomplished enough in all areas of training in order to operate independently on a route.
