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Agriculture Technology
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Integrated Pest Management Essentials certificate

Integrated pest management plays a key role in today's agriculture. This certificate is comprised of 15 credits (5 three-credit courses) and is designed to help producers and agri-service personnel to identify and assess pests in the field and prepare students for entry-level pest scout positions.

Entrance requirements

1. BC secondary school graduation or equivalent, or minimum 19 years of age before first day of class.
2. Applicants must satisfy the English language policy. For details on how this requirement may be met, see English language policy 340.29.
3. Admission to the Agriculture Technology department. Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are encouraged to meet with the Agriculture Technology department head before applying to the program. 

How to apply

Submit your application fee, along with your UFV application for admission form, to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available at any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca.

Document required for a complete application:
• proof of BC secondary school graduation or equivalent.

When to apply

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year. Qualified applicants are considered for the next intake in which there is space. See the continuous application process for more information.

Location

Chilliwack campus. Some courses may be available online.

Fees and additional costs

See the Fees and Other Costs section.

Program requirements

Courses to be completed:

Program outline

Course Title Credits
AGRI 163 Pest Biology and Identification 3
AGRI 203 Fundamentals of Pest Management 3
AGRI 204 Introduction to Soils & Soil Fertility 3
AGRI 206 Field Techniques in Pest Management 3
Plus: One approved UFV Agriculture course, chosen from a Production certificate or Technology diploma program 3
  Total credits: 15

Continuance and probation

Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are advised to meet with the Agriculture Technology department head before commencing the program.

Residency

Students must complete at least 50% of credits required in the certificate at UFV.

Graduation requirements

A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses is required in the program.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the course descriptions section.


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