Note: Students who were in the process of completing this program prior to September 2020 may elect to complete it as a certificate instead of an associate certificate until August 2021.
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
B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.
One of the following Mathematics classes:
Foundations of Mathematics 11
Pre-calculus 11
Workplace Math 11 or Apprenticeship and Workplace Mathematics 11
The formerly offered Principles of Mathematics 11, Applications of Mathematics 11, or Essentials of Mathematics 11
MATH 085 or equivalent
One of the following Grade 11 sciences:
Life Sciences 11, Biology 11, or BIO 083 (strongly recommended)
Chemistry 11 or CHEM 083
Earth Science 11
Physics 11 or PHYS 083
Applicants must meet the Entry-level English language proficiency requirement. For details on how this requirement may be met, see the English language proficiency requirement section of the calendar.
The Agriculture Technology department will also consider applicants if they can demonstrate that they have a reasonable chance for success. Applicants will be required to submit a portfolio and/or be interviewed.
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 Continuous application process for more information.
Additional documents required for a complete application:
Proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent, and official transcripts (or interim transcripts) showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements; or
Letter of permission from the Agriculture department.
Upon admission to the program applicants will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required prior to registration (see the Fees and Other Costs section) and will be applied toward tuition fees.
Basis for admission decision
Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted in order of their application date. This date is set when an application, all required documentation, and the application fee have been submitted.
The Integrated Pest Management associate certificate is two semesters in duration, offered in both full- and part-time capacity.
Location
The program is located at the Canada Education Park (CEP) campus. Some courses may be available online.
Program outline
Some courses have prerequisites. Prospective students are advised to meet with the Agriculture
Technology department before commencing the program.
Course
Title
Credits
AGRI 163
Pest Biology and
Identification
3
AGRI 203
Fundamentals of
Pest Management
3
AGRI 204
Introduction to
Soils and Soil Fertility
3
AGRI 306
Field Techniques
in Pest Management
3
Plus:
One approved UFV
AGRI course, chosen from a Production certificate or Agriculture
Technology diploma program
3
Undergraduate continuance
Students enrolled in undergraduate courses (courses numbered 100 or above) must maintain an undergraduate Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 2.00 to remain enrolled in Good Academic Standing at UFV.
Students in Good Academic Standing will have no registration limits placed on them. Failure to meet the minimum CGPA requirement will result in restrictions on registration and may eventually lead to academic suspension from undergraduate studies at UFV. Students on Academic Warning or Academic Probation are limited to registering in 10 credits. For further details, see the Academic standing and undergraduate continuance section of the academic calendar. Academic standing is governed by UFV’s Undergraduate Continuance policy (92).
Residency
Students must complete at least 50% of the credits required in the certificate at UFV.
Graduation requirements
To be eligible to graduate, students must have completed the Integrated Pest Management associate certificate program with a minimum GPA of 2.00 in all courses.
