Certification Exam Procedures
Exams are scheduled and administered by:
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (WDATCP)
Pesticide Certification Program
608-224-4548
DATCPpesticideinfo@wi.gov
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Exams will not be given to individuals who did not schedule a test or who do not have the proper letters.
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Self-Study Applicators
- You must schedule exams in advance with WDATCP (see above) regardless of the test-only site you're attending.
- Directions to the test-only locations are provided on the website.
- Results will be mailed. Exams will NOT be graded immediately after your test.
- Upon arrival at the test site the proctor will
- Verify you scheduled an exam
- Collect your UW PAT training registration certificate, or view your temporary certification credential letter (T number)
- Verify you are retesting – Bring the letter DATCP sent you if you failed your previous exam.
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Training Session Attendants
- Contact UW PAT to attend a training session. You do not need to contact WDATCP in advance when registered to attend a training session.
- The exam is given at the end of the training session and graded within two weeks.
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All Commercial Applicators
- You must have a photo I.D. (e.g., driver's license) and your Social Security Number (not your Social Security card) before WDATCP will issue you an exam.
- Bring your training manual to the test-only/training site. Provide the exam proctor with prefilled PAT # in your manual or show the proctor the PAT # that was sent by email.
- WDATCP cannot grade your exam or grant you certification until they collect the Form.
- The minimum passing score if 70%. You may use a calculator, but not your training materials or notes.
- If you pass the exam, WDATCP will mail you your exam score, certification card, and license application.
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