A Registered Technician (RT) is an inidividual who works for a licensed pesticide company, but is not fully certified themselves. You must have a Registered Technician license if you:
- Make applications of General Use Pesticides (GUPs) for-hire
A Registered Technician cannot purchase or apply restricted use pesticides (RUPs).
For more information about Direct Supervision of Noncertified Applicators using RUPs, please visit our Applicator Supervision page.
How do I qualify as a Registered Technician?
You must be at least 18 years old.
To become a Registered Technician, you must complete ONE of mandatory training options.
Once the required training is completed, you can start working that day if your business sends OISC an email with the required information.
An application must be sent to our office within five business days.
What are the training options?
To become a Registered Technician, you must complete ONE of the following mandatory training options:
Exam Option: Pass the Core Exam
Here are some helpful links:
- Core Exam
- To assist with taking the exam, the Core Training Manual is available for purchase at Purdue Pesticide Program’s Training Manuals website
In-Person Training Options:
Two training options are available. They are both provided by Purdue Pesticide Programs. You must attend the entire training.
- Core Exam Training
- Registered Technician Training
Online Training Options:
- E-Learning Core Training (source: Purdue Pesticide Programs)
- Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Pesticide Handlers (English video):
http://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/online/WorkerProtection - Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for Pesticide Handlers (Spanish video):
http://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/online/WorkerProtectionSpanish - Pesticide Safety Training for Non-Certified Applicators Using Restricted Use Pesticides at Non-Agricultural Sites (English video):
http://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/online/PesticideSafety - Pesticide Safety Training for Non-Certified Applicators Using Restricted Use Pesticides at Non-Agricultural Sites (Spanish video):
http://www.eventreg.purdue.edu/online/PesticideSafetySpanish
How does the company I work for submit my information to OISC?
Once the required training is completed, you can start working that day if your business sends OISC an email with the required information.
- Send an email to OISC at
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , containing the following information:- Business name
- Name of the individual
- A statement from the individual verifying that they have met the requirement.
- A statement that an application for credentials will be submitted within five (5) days.
An application must be sent to our office within five (5) business days.
The Pesticide Business will need to submit an application to include your licensing under their business.
How do I maintain my RT?
Your RT licensing is valid for five (5) years. To maintain your licensing, you must either complete 8 continuing education credits (CCHs) within the five-year period or you will need to retake your required training.
Note: If you took the Core Exam and wish to maintain the core, you must complete 8 CCHs prior to the certification expiration (5-year period), or you will need to retake the Core Exam.