AGRC 01B - Certified Crop Science Consultant Program
Description
The CCSC program is a nationwide standard designed specifically for people who advise growers, distributors, and the public on crop protection products. If your work involves advising and answering questions about crop protection, CCSC certification is for you.
Industry personnel carry considerable responsibility for the safe and effective use of crop protection products. Certified Crop Science Consultants are bound by a common standard of expertise in crop protection products and issues, and they are well respected for their communication skills and professionalism. The crop protection industry takes responsibility for the entire life cycle of its products— from manufacturing to recycling—and CCSC certification is another component of the industry’s commitment to stewardship.
CropLife Canada and all Canadian protection industry partners support the program. The University of Saskatchewan grants the CCSC certification jointly with CropLife Canada.
Course Outline
The CCSC online certification course
- Must be completed within one year
- Consists of 10 self-grading module quizzes, and one final Case Study
- Does not have a final exam
- A continuous entry which means you can start anytime and complete anytime within the one-year deadline
When you complete this online CCSC course, you are a Certified Crop Science Consultant and may use the CCSC designation - CCSC.
Modules
- Pesticides and their Regulations
- Product Labels and Use
- Integrated Pest Management
- Application Technology
- Human Health
- Pesticides and the Environment
- Safety and Emergency Response
- Biotechnology
- Pest Management in Urban Areas
- Stewardship and Sustainability