Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries Updated 02/13/2015 INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM 1 R EFRESHER T RAINING

2 House Keeping One hour long Everyone muted to prevent feedback Ask questions at anytime To ask questions use the raise hand button left side of control panel and type your question in the question box Follow up and class evaluation

By the end of this refresher training you will be able to: Organize and teach GI-BMP classes in 2015 Describe the 2014 program updates Refresher Training

4 Maintaining Instructor Certification * Follow the prescribed content Follow the length of time allotted for each module Keep current with all GI-BMP materials Use only the most current versions of all materials Complete refreshers and follow updates Teach at least one module per year

5 New Class Evaluation 2015  Please use ONLY the new survey for 2015 classes o The survey is available for download from the Instructor Resources site o  For best results: o Go over the evaluation instructions o Answer any questions o Administer the evaluation before the post-test o Collect along with the post-test

6 New Evaluation

7 Updates in 2014 The Pesticide Module (module 6) has been revised o New content regarding the “SDS” o Globally Harmonized System for hazardous communication o Signal words (slides 28-31) Training materials and forms for in-person training in Haitian Creole are available for download o DVD release in Haitian Creole is pending The handout pdf file has been reformatted for better black- and-white printing.

8 Module Handouts

9 New PowerPoint presentations o English: Same content and scripts o Spanish : New format and content New handouts (optional) o Fertilizer calculator, Review worksheets Online & DVD training now available in English and Spanish Instructor log-in site replaced by: o Instructor Resources site –materials and info o Training Provider account – add/manage classes Updates in 2013

New Training Provider Login Three steps to Training Provider access: 1) Get a UF ID number: – – May take several days 2) Create a “GatorLink” username (UF computer login) 3) Notify state office to authorize your account Assistants should request accounts in their own name. 10

GI-BMP Training Site* 11

12 Only certified instructors can conduct classes Schedule all classes at least 30 days in advance “Add New Class” online form (GI-BMP Training Site) o Class is published to statewide schedule o Be sure you get online verification / confirmation If class is not on the statewide schedule >> no training certificates Scheduling In-Person Classes

13 Resources required to organize a class Download the latest version of the class materials CEU information Tutorials/help for Training Providers Instructor Resources Site* or, link from GI-BMP site after login

14 It belongs to the participant Participants need to keep the original and submit copies if needed Does not require renewal GI-BMP Certificate of Training

All commercial fertilizer applicators, by January 1, 2014 Online or paper application $25 fee, GI-BMP certificate number or copy, photo Holders exempt from further local testing Not required for private or institutional applicators o Institutional applicators do require GI- BMP training Renew every 4 years, 4 CEUs 15 Limited Certification for Urban Landscape Commercial Fertilizer (Appendix 7) Online Application: Paper Application:

16 Class Cancellations Cancel the class online (GI-BMP Training Site) Notify registered participants [by phone] Send class materials (tests) back to State Office For insufficient enrollment: o Under 10 registered o 3 days notice

17 Continuing Education Units Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) 2 Core CEUs and 2 additional CEUs for the following licenses: o Private Applicator - Agriculture o Ornamental & Turf o Limited Lawn & Ornamental o Limited Landscape Maintenance o Commercial Lawn and Ornamental o Limited Urban Fertilizer Florida Nursery Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) 4 CEUS

18 Continuing Education Units The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is currently updating their website and CEU process. In the interim, the State Office will mail a copy of the CEU form with your training materials if you are already registered as a Training Provider. To register as a co- provider visit: Environmental-Services/Business-Services/Pesticide/Pesticide- Applicator-Certification/Pesticide-Certification-Website-Secure-Login

19 All attendees must complete one Must be legible Must be signed Name and DOB must match test forms Available in Spanish & Creole Reproduce in white or light color paper Training Record No TR, no certificate!

20 Scanable Test Forms Request tests in advance [estimate number] Allow extra time for instructions and bubbling Instructions in Module 1: Introduction Return unused tests Name and DOB on the test must match the training record

21 Review before the Test Recommended Based on the key learning points [Instructor Manual, Section 4] A word by word review is NOT approved

22 Send completed class materials to the GI-BMP Data Manager o Class Transmittal Form (Instructor Resources) o Class registration and attendance list(s) o A complete, legible, signed training record form for each attendee o Completed pre- and post-tests o Completed class evaluations Alphabetical order Keep copies of training records and post tests as a back up Send no later than 7 calendar days after the class Certificates mailed within 2 weeks of class date Questions? Contact State Office Processing Documents

23 Information to process the class documents Official record of the class Presenter names for all modules List trainees who did not take test Must be on top of materials Transmittal Form

24 GI-BMP Class In-person Online DVD You can take the GI-BMP class:

25 GI-BMP Online Training Same content as in-person training (6 hours) Private computer (not tablets) At own pace Cost $15.00 No CEUs Two chances to take the test (if not successful needs to take class in-person) Does not count towards instructor certification gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu

26 GI-BMP DVD Training Same content as in-person training (6 hours) DVD Player (TV or Computer) At own pace No Cost for DVD (order form online) Take the test online ($15 fee), proctored by a GI-BMP Instructor or a pre- authorized CPCO or L&O license holder, or at the local Extension Office (appointment required) No CEUs Does not count towards instructor certification gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu

27  An archive of Instructor Update s is now available on the Instructor Resources site  You will continue to get updates via Instructor Updates Online

28  Has your contact information changed? Instructor Updates Online

ADA Compliance In accordance with the Americans with Disability Act, if you require any type of an accommodation for an event sponsored by the University of Florida accommodation requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance of the function. To arrange accommodations contact the agency sponsoring the event. For assistance contact the UF ADA Office at (352) or 711(TDD/TTY). 29 *Source: Providing Services and Access to Students and Employees with Disabilities in Higher Education: Effective and Reasonable Accommodations Seventh Edition (Electronic Version) March 2012

Illiteracy 30 Some may not be able to pass the GI-BMP exam and obtain the fertilizer certificate Non-applicator employees should still be trained in all modules that apply to their duties The GI-BMP training is open to anyone who is interested in learning about the Green Industries best management practices. Passing the test is only required of those seeking certification.

Illiteracy and ADA 31 Illiteracy that is the result of a physical or mental disability (e.g., stoke, head trauma, birth defects, mental disability, etc.) that substantially limits a major life activity may warrant reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Otherwise, illiteracy is not a disability covered by the ADA. Contact Regional and/or State coordination for more information and support with unique situations requiring special needs.

32 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

Error in Spanish Manual Page 30, drop spreader should not be used when applying sulfur coated fertilizer. Corrected statement: “Debido a la frágil consistencia de la capa de azufre, muchos de estos productos no deberían ser aplicados con un aplicador de caída libre donde los gránulos caen directamente hacia abajo.”

Thank you! Nonpoint Source Management Section Florida Department of Environmental Protection 34