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Florida-FriendlyBest Management Practices
for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries
Updated 04/16/12
I N S T R U C T O R T R A I N I N G P R O G R A M
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R E F R E S H E R T R A I N I N G
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House Keeping
• One hour long
• Take notes
• Ask questions at any time
• Follow up email and class evaluation
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 Training
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Maintaining Instructor Certification
• Follow the prescribed content
• Keep current with all GI-BMP materials
• Use only the most current versions of all materials
• Follow the length of time allotted for each module
• Teach at least one class per year
• Complete refreshers and follow updates
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• Vital to protect our water qualityo Reduce soil erosion runoff and leaching
• Reduce dust
• Dissipate heat
• Abate noise
• Reduce glare
• Recreational, aesthetic and psychological benefits
Urban Green Spaces
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• Register with the County or Municipality [if applicable]
• Obtain the Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer
• Submit a copy and keep the original
• It belongs to the individual
• Does not require renewal
GI-BMP Certificate of Training
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Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer
(Appendix 7)
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Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer
• New law
• All commercial fertilizer applicators, by January 1, 2014
• GI-BMP training certificate, or its approved equivalent
• FDACS application form; and $25 fee
• Holders exempt from further local testing
• Not required for private or institutional applicatorso Institutional applicators may be required to obtain GI-BMP training per local
ordinance
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• Provides authority to apply only fertilizers in urban landscapes for commercial gain
• Does not authorize:
o Application of pesticides to turf or ornamental plants, including pesticide-fertilizer mixes [i.e. weed and feed]
o Operation of pest control business
o Application of pesticides or fertilizers by unlicensed or uncertified individuals under the supervision of a certified person
Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer
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• Instructors are volunteers
• Modest reimbursement for training expenses is permitted [$15-$30] – classroom rental, copies, other materials, etc.
• If charging more than $30, you need to submit a justification to central office
• FDEP does not permit any type of compensation for instructors, except as part of normal duties of employment
Class Fee
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When delivering the GI-BMP training, you are representing the values and the professionalism
of the program.
Before
TrainingAfter
Where Do You Begin?
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• Resources required to organize a class
• Post program questions
• Register classes
• Download the latest version of the class materials
• Prospective instructors will be granted access after GI-BMP Instructor Training class
Instructor Login
http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/gi-bmp/Will change soon!
You will receive you password via email, once you approve the instructor class
Instructor Login
• Current PowerPoint Presentations (English & Spanish)
• Class materials
• Administrative Forms
• GI-BMP Manuals & summary booklets (English & Spanish)
• Additional Resources and Publications
Instructor Login
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Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)• 2 Core CEUs and 2 additional CEUs for the following licenses:
o Private Applicator - Agricultureo Ornamental & Turfo Limited Lawn & Ornamentalo Limited Landscape Maintenanceo Commercial Lawn and Ornamental
• Current number Spanish and English 13318 [validity of one year, new ones in 2013]
Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA)• 4 CEUS
Continuing Education Units
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• Register all classes 30 days in advance
• Complete an electronic form online [Educator Secure Login]
• Only certified instructors can register classes
• Classes not officially registered >> no training certificates
• Short-notice to take advantage of inclement weather [Coordinator or your RC]
Registering Classes
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Class Registration: Input Information
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30 Day Registration Waiver
• If a class is outside the 30 day registration period
• Complete form [Appendix 24]
• Requests will be based on:
o Weather idling the workforce
o Unexpected or uncontrollable event
• Approved by the Statewide Coordinator and the Regional Coordinators
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Class Cancellations
• Notify state office – online form
• Notify registered participants [by phone]
• For insufficient enrollment:
o Under 10 registered
o 7 days notice
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• All attendees must complete a GI-BMP Training Record form
o No TR, no certificate
• Must be legible
• Must be signed
• New form - more information
• In the future, completed online
• Available in Spanish
Training Record
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Training Record
Pre-fill the class info before copying
CEUs? Certificate? Where to mail?
Are they in the database?
DOB / PIN: Student ID & online access
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New Test Scanable Forms
• Request test in advance [estimate number]
• Allow extra time for instructions and bubbling –in
• Use new instruction presentation as aid
• Destroy unused tests
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• Pre-test to assess level of knowledge prior to training
• Several variations> avoid cheating
• Passing score 75% [30/40]
• 40 Questions [8 per module]
• Scanable forms [new]
• Multiple choice and True/False questions
• Cover all the key points during training
Test
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• Time 30 min [extra time?]
• You can conduct a review based on the learning objectives of each module
Test
Marking Instructions
• Completely fill in the “bubble” correct answer
• Mark only one answer
• Erase completely if changing answer
• Do not make any other marks
Bubble-in Contact Information
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Test: Other Languages• Language barrier, test in English or in Spanish
• Instructors can make the required accommodations for simultaneous translation of the test
• Students are required to complete the answer sheet :o Supervision of the instructor o Follow test guidelines described in the Instructor Manual
• Instructors are not required to provide this service
• Participants need to inform the lead instructor in advance
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Review before the Test
• Recommended
• Based on the key learning points [Section 4]
• A word by word review is not approved
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• Send completed class materials to the GI-BMP Data Manager o Class Transmittal Form (Appendix 23)o A copy of the pre-test and post-test questions used for the classo Class registration and attendance list(s)o A legible, signed training record form for each attendeeo Completed pre- and post-test answer sheetso Completed class evaluations
• Keep copies as back up
• Public Records
• Certificate processing time 2 weeks
• Questions contact State Office
Processing Documents
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• Information needed to process the class documents
• Official record of the class
• Updated version – presenter names for all modules
• Include all instructors
Transmittal Form
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• Scantron – instructors must insure that DOB is bubbled in.
• Make copies of TR in white/light colors
• Lead instructor must strive to post trainings before 30 days
• Avoid last minute delays in ordering manuals, test, etc.
• Use latest training record; insure it is filled out completely.
• What to do if they run out of scantron exams?
• What to do if they do not receive the exams in time?
Pre-Training Recommendations
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• Sort TR, pre/post test by alphabetical last name
• Fill out transmittal sheet completely; use latest version
• Fill out transmittal sheet completely; use latest version
• Transmittal sheet must be on top of materials
• Include class rooster, registration, sign-in sheet; place below transmittal sheet
Post-Training Recommendations
Spanish Manual
Page 30, drop spreader should not
be used when applying sulfur
coated fertilizer.
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Online GI-BMP Class
Two Testing Options:
OnlineIn-person
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• GI-BMP certified instructors proficient in GI-BMP subject matters
• Considerable training experience
• Authorized by FDEP to assist with the training of new instructors
• Assist the RC with training new instructors [co-training ]
Senior Instructors
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• Peer recognition [sent to other instructors in the region via email]
• On a monthly basis
• Nominations to RC by email
Outstanding InstructorsOutstanding Instructors
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20,000 Trained Celebration
WEST COAST
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Weedon Island Preserve
2-4pm1800 Weedon Drive NESt. Petersburg, FL 33702 RSVP REQUIRED by June 1, 2012
EAST COAST
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Palm Beach County Extension
2-4pm559 North Military TrailWest Palm Beach, FL 33415 RSVP REQUIRED by July 6, 2012
Agenda
• Welcome and Introductory Remarks• Program Updates: The BMPs of the GI-BMPs• Instructor Appreciation• Networking (appetizers and drinks, courtesy of The Friends of Rookery Bay)
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• Operation Cleansweep no longer in service
• Launching a DVD and workbook [CITT]
• Revising Powerpoint presentations [CITT]
o New Module 1: Overview
Other Updates
Thank you!
Nonpoint Source Management Section
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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