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Last Chance Landscape Contractor CEU Day
These classes are all offered on a single day that we term as Last Chance CEUs. The 4 classes are stand alone and will give you the opportunity to choose those that you need to complete your CEU requirements before the end of July.
Testing Water Quality and Pesticide Compatiblity JULY 23, 2021 | 9:30-11:30 A.M. Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr, Mills River, NC 28756
Making sure that the water you use for your pesticide applications is as important as choosing the right products. Using incompatible products and poor quality water could negatively impact the pesticide application and result in ineffective applications or damaged crops.
The class includes a lab so bring a sample of the water you use to mix pesticides. Attendees will get samples of PPE or other items for their own use in the class and to take with them.
CREDITS EARNED 2 hours of NC Landscape Contractor CEUs in Category L (Technical Credits) has been approved for this class. It is also approved for 2 hours of NC Pesticide Credit in the following categories: A, B, D, G, H, I, K, L, N, O and X.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: You can now register for Green Industry Certification Programs online using Eventbrite and pay with a credit card. We prefer participants use the online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
Chainsaw Safety JULY 23, 2021 | 1:00-2:00 P.M. Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr, Mills River, NC 287566
Heavy emphasis on chainsaw and tool safety will enhance the attendees ability to work safely and exhibit safe work habits to both clients and coworkers. Many time we in the green industry need a reminder as to the proper PPE that we need to wear to remain safe as we work. The class will also place emphasis on making sure that our co-workers and any by stander is also safe when chainsaws are used. This class is sponsored by OSHA and meets the standards required for safety training.
CREDITS EARNED This class has been approved for 1 hour of NC Landscape Contractor Business CEUs.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: You can now register for Green Industry Certification Programs online using Eventbrite and pay with a credit card. We prefer participants use the online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance
accountability.
Employee Versus Subcontractor: Knowing the Difference JULY 23, 2021 | 2:30-3:30 P.M. Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr, Mills River, NC 287566
Landscape Contractors often reach a point in their careers where they need to hire additional people. It is at this point you may need to decide whether to hire an employee and put them on your payroll or hire a subcontractor. Do you know the difference? When is one better than another? And.... are there IRS or State tax laws involved? This one hour class is designed to explore those questions and hopefully find answers.
CREDITS EARNED This class has been approved for 1 hour of NC Landscape Contractor Business CEUs.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: You can now register for Green Industry Certification Programs online using Eventbrite and pay with a credit card. We prefer participants use the online method of registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
Benefits of Employee Training: Meeting Requirements JULY 23, 2021 | 4:00-5:00 P.M. Mountain Horticulture Crops Research and Extension Center 455 Research Dr, Mills River, NC 287566
There are a lot of benefits of developing good employee training programs. Some of those programs can be done internally, others may require sending staff to external classes to get certifications and/or licenses, or the retain those they already have. Let's explore the benefits of employee training and look at some of the options that are available.
CREDITS
EARNED This class has been approved for 1 hour of NC Landscape Contractor Business CEUs.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION: You can now register for Green Industry Certification Programs online using Eventbrite and pay with a credit card. We prefer participants use the online method of
registration to ensure a seat and help us with attendance accountability.
