Recommended Study Materials for Public Works

Applicants are responsible for obtaining their own study material.  Current study materials for public works vegetation managers include:

  1. All applicants must be familiar with Ontario Regulation 63/09 made under the Pesticides Act. 

    It can be downloaded at:http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_090063_e.htm
  2. Industry Standards and Good Practices for Vegetation Management - Industrial Vegetation Management Association of Alberta - 5th Edition, March 2008 Chapters 1 and 3. 

    Available from Ontario Vegetation Management Association:
    Phone 905-805-2294 or online at www.ovma.ca
  3. Industrial Vegetation Module - Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification, Ontario Ministry of the Environment, 2009, Sections 2, 3, 5, Appendix B.

    Available from Ontario Pesticide Training and Certification, University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus:
    Phone 1-888-620-9999 or 519-674-1575, or click here for an Industrial Vegetation Module order form.
  4. Applicants must be familiar with the Public Works IPM Certification Program Policies and Procedures.  Click here to obtain this document.

Applicants with technical questions concerning the content of the study material will be directed to the authors of the material or other government or industry experts.

Click here for a Study Guide for IPM Certified Applicators for Public Works.