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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