I.
Certified Inspector Status
II. Requirements
III. Affidavit
Application Checklist
I. Certified Inspector Status
Certified Inspectors are individuals approved by the IPM Institute
to verify participant compliance with requirements of participating
labeling or certification programs. To verify compliance, Certified Inspectors will conduct a site visit; review IPM, pesticide and other
records; and interview the participant. Inspectors will prepare a
summary report and submit the report to the IPM Institute or other
participating program.
A. Classifications: Individuals may apply to become Certified
Inspectors in Community IPM and/or Agricultural IPM.
B. Requirements: Certified
Inspectors must have a minimum
bachelor’s degree and five years experience within the
classification; must complete an approved training course in
verification; and must complete a minimum of 36 credit hours in
approved training every three years. The degree requirement may
be waived with a minimum of ten years experience in the
classification.
C. Conflict of Interest: Services provided by the certified
inspector to the participant must be limited to assistance in meeting
program requirements, assistance in improving practices relating to
program requirements and verification of compliance with program
requirements. With the exception of the preceding services, the
certified inspector must not be employed by, contract with, or have any
financial interest in enterprises involving the participant for a
period of two years prior to and after the verification year.
D. Certifications accepted in lieu of requirements: Applicants
may submit proof of current certification from the programs specified
in Section II.A. in lieu of documenting education and experience
requirements in this application, with the exception of Section II.E.
Verification Training Course.
E. Benefits: Certified
Inspectors will be granted membership in
the IPM Institute and permission to use the IPM Institute Certified Inspector
logo on all business cards and stationary, be listed with
full contact information on the IPM Institute Web site, and receive a
certificate and the IPM Institute quarterly newsletter.
F. Application Fee: A fee of $210 must accompany this
application, and will be refunded if the application is not approved.
G. Renewal: Certified
Inspectors must renew by reapplication
after three years. The application is due by December 31.
H. Appeal of Denial: Applicants who are denied Certified
Inspector Status may reapply on resolution of the issue causing denial,
or may appeal in writing to the IPM Board of Directors. Appeals will
be reviewed at the next scheduled Board meeting.
II. Requirements
A. Proof of alternate certification: In lieu of
documenting education, experience and continuing education here,
applicant may submit proof of certification from the following
programs:
American Society of Agronomy Certification Number
Renewal
Date
Certified Crop Advisor ____________ ____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Agronomist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Crop Scientist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Crop Specialist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Soil Scientist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Soil Specialist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Soil Classifier ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Horticulturist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Plant Pathologist ____________
____________
ARCPACS Certified Professional Weed Scientist ____________
____________
Entomological Society of America
Board Certified Entomologist ____________ ____________
National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants
Certified Professional Crop Consultant ____________ ____________
Certified Professional Crop Consultant - Independent ____________
____________
If you are currently certified, submit proof of certification and
renewal date with this application, and proceed to Section II.E., Inspector
Training Course.
B. Education: A minimum bachelor’s degree from an accredited
institution is required. Please report all degrees granted:
Institution, City, State:
Date of Graduation:
Degree:
Institution, City, State:
Date of Graduation:
Degree:
Institution, City, State:
Date of Graduation:
Degree:
C. Experience: Five years employment in each
classification:
1. Current Position:
Employer:
Dates Employed:
Duties:
2. Position:
Employer:
Dates Employed:
Duties:
3. Position:
Employer:
Dates Employed:
Duties:
D. Continuing Education: Applicant must have completed at least
36 hours of approved continuing education within each classification
during the three years prior to the date of application. Approved
courses include those offered by Cooperative Extension and approved
for Pesticide Applicator Training, and those approved for continuing
education by the certification programs listed in Section II.A. Attach
additional pages as needed.
1. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
2. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
3. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
4. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
5. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
6. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
7. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
8. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
9. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
10. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
11. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
12. Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
E. Verification Training Course: Applicants must complete at
least one approved training course on the verification process within
three years of the date of application. For a list and schedule of
approved training courses, see the IPM Institute Web site.
Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
Course Title, City, State:
Instructor:
Date:
F. Application Fee:
$210 for three years. Receipt of payment is not
a guarantee of acceptance. Payments with applications not accepted
will be refunded in full.
G. Application Checklist:
1. Read the IPM Verification Program Guidelines and Code of Ethics.
2. Complete an approved training course and continuing education
credits.
3. Complete the application and sign the affidavit.
4. Attach applicable documentation, e.g., proof of certification in
Section II.A., additional pages for continuing education credits in
Section II.D.
5. Submit the application along with the fee to the IPM Institute
of North America, Inc., 1914 Rowley Ave., Madison WI 53705, telephone
608-232-1528, fax 608-232-1530, email ipminstitute@cs.com, Web site www.ipminstitute.org
Submit your application fee on-line using
Mastercard or VISA.
III. Certified Inspector Affidavit:
Applicant Name:
Company Name:
Mailing Address:
Physical Address (if different):
Phone/Fax:
E-mail address/Web site:
Classification(s) requested:
____ Agricultural IPM ____ Community IPM
