About the course

Pest Control Advisers (PCAs) are licensed professional production consultants who serve California agriculture and horticulture producers. PCAs specialize in pest management, but they are also an important resource to producers in a wide range of production concerns related to plant health. PCAs provide written recommendations that must address 13 specific areas, including worker safety, environmental impact, and a detailed plan for the use of pest management materials. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation requires students to complete at least 42 semester units of core study and 24 months of work experience, as well as to successfully pass written exams prepared by the DPR Pest Management and Licensing Branch, to register for the licensing exam. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to identify the pests that are threatening a crop, assess the level of potential damage, and prepare a written management plan that considers the impact to the crop, beneficial insects, humans, and the environment. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$17,010

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	California
Fall (August), 2024	California
Spring (January), 2025	California
Fall (August), 2025	California
Spring (January), 2026	California

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Miracosta College

Official High School transcript and certificate of graduation with English translation.Official transcripts in English from all colleges and universities attended. IELTS score of 5.5. TOEFL score of 450 on the paper-based, test/133 on the computer-based test/ 46 on the iBT.

　　

English language requirements

　　5.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Miracosta College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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