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1. Welcome

   Green Industries Best Management Practices In-Service Training Straughn Center Gainesville, FL May 14, 2013
2. Introductions VIPs State Staff Instructors
3. Today’s Program Program Updates and New Products Instructor and Customer Support/Policies Lunch and Learn – Sharing of Ideas Turfgrass Nutrient Leaching Study Current Turfgrass Research Update Evaluation Adjourn – Take home materials!

4. GI-BMP Program Update

   New and Improved Training Tools
5. GI-BMP3 In-Person Online DVD
6. Instructor Resource CD Revised PowerPoints and Scripts New Vignettes Training Review Worksheets Fertilizer Calculator and Exercises GI-BMP Letterhead Signature Brochure Name Tag
7. PowerPoint Presentations New Format: “Show” Does not require a password to view Double-click desired module within file to begin
8. New: Introduction Module Why? General housekeeping Address program expectations Program goals Testing procedures and guidance Increases training time ~15-20 minutes
9. Speaker Notes Slide/Video Scripts: PDF - Printable handout ready View/print notes or handouts by opening the file in PowerPoint
10. Module Review Worksheets Enhance Training Experience Instructor’s discretion Adaptable to needs: In-person – preparation Online – viewing activity DVD – prompt Develop your own
11. Fertilizer Calculator Matrix Format 30% slow-release or greater Exercises
12. Training Agenda “Fillable” input (pdf)
13. Marketing and Branding Training poster Door hanger Promotional display board Patch  Bumper sticker Flyer and point-of-service table top Mailer  insert News articles Contact card
14. GI-BMP Program Analysis
15. GI-BMP In-Person Class History
16. Online GI-BMP Certifications by Year*
17. DVD Certificates Total**
18. Equivalent Certifications Issued by Year***

19. DVD Training: How it Works

    Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Quality by the Green Industries
20. DVD Training: How it Works Get the DVD Register as an DVD student View the DVD Sign the affidavit of completion Take the test

21. Get the DVD

    1. Order the DVD onlinefor free https://gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu 2. Re-use a DVD obtained by someone else
22. Individually Online:

    Register

    Create a new user account or log into an existing account to manage your training steps 2. Register to use the DVD Training by entering the DVD serial number
23. Batch Registration (employer/facilitator):

    Register

    Obtain the Excel template from the State Office Fill in all information for each person being trained Send to the State Office

24. View the DVD

    All six modules must be viewed fully before taking the test. Viewing at any pace – no time limit for viewing.
25. Sign the Affidavit Individually Online: Log on to your GI-BMP user account “Sign” the onlineAffidavit of Completion
26. Sign the Affidavit In person - paper: For batch registration, the State Office sends affidavits to group training facilitator or test proctor
27. Taking the Test Online Test ($15): After individual or group viewings: Purchase for yourself or use a coupon purchased by employer Take at your convenience Must complete test in one single session, one-hour time limit Two attempts allowed Results available immediately, certificate mailed next business day Includes access to all online training modules and “practice” quizzes
28. Taking the Test Individually at Extension Office (Free): Print a test voucher online, or obtain voucher from State Office Make an appointment with the Extension Office Extension proctor requests test from State Office Student must present ID and test voucher prior to testing Tests are mailed to the State Office for processing Certificates mailed within two weeks of test date
29. Taking the Test In-House Testing: Test must be proctored by a pre-authorized, GI-BMP-certified CPCO/L&O license holder or a GI-BMP Certified instructor Proctor must request tests from the State Office 10 days in advance Test requests must be for specific registered students Students must provide identification and sign an affidavit prior to testing Tests are sent to State Office for processing Certificates sent within two weeks of test date
30. “My DVD Training” web page After log in, access from sidebar https://gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu Page content changes as individual moves through the process: Not Registered  Order DVD / register / get info Registered  Sign affidavit / download worksheets / get info Signed affidavit  Purchase online test / print test voucher / worksheets / info Purchased test  Online modules, quizzes, test / voucher / worksheets / info
31. No CEU’s for DVD training FDACS Pesticide CEU's are NOT currently available for the DVD training.

32. New Training Provider Site

    Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Quality by the Green Industries
33. Training Provider Account Log In Phasing out the GI-BMP Instructor Log-In page Replaced by individual GatorLink log-in at https://gibmp.ifas.ufl.edu Add, update or cancel GI-BMP classes directly on website Online registration (optional) or link to external registration site
34. Get a Training Provider Account Get a GatorLink ID. If you don’t already have an active GatorLink (UF log-in), use this link to get started: http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/instructor-gl.htm Request a Training Provider account by submitting your name and GatorLink ID here: http://fyn.ifas.ufl.edu/provider-account.htm Every user must have a unique log-in account. Non-Instructor staff handling class administration should also request accounts.
35. Fact or Fiction? Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Quality by the Green Industries
36. Fact or Fiction? Training Records are only required for students who are taking the GI-BMP test during class. #1
37. Fact or Fiction? Training records are required for everyone who takes the class.
38. Fact or Fiction? GI-BMP certificates need to be renewed every four years. #2
39. Fact or Fiction? GI-BMP Certificates never expire.
40. Fact or Fiction? The FDACS LCFAC certificate needs to be renewed every four years. #3
41. Fact or Fiction? The LCFAC certificate issued by FDACS is valid for four (4) years from the date it is issued.
42. Fact or Fiction? Accommodations may be made for people with learning disabilities. #4
43. Fact or Fiction? With a doctor’s note, accommodations for some learning disabilities may be made.
44. Fact or Fiction? Every fertilizer applicator must have a Certificate of Completion in the BMPs and FDACS LCFAC by January 2014. #5
45. Fact or Fiction? Only those who apply fertilizers commercially for hire to property not owned by themselves, their firm, or their employer, need to have the GI-BMP and FDACS LCFAC certificate. For instance, an employee of a stadium, school board, golf course or apartment complex would be exempt, but an employee of a landscape contractor hiredto fertilize the property would be required to hold a valid FDACS certificate.
46. Fact or Fiction? Test packets must be sent to the State Office within 7 days after the class date. #6
47. Fact or Fiction? The State Office processes classes within two days of receiving the class at the office. The sooner we receive the materials, the better!
48. Fact or Fiction? Surveys are optional after conducting a GI-BMP class. #7
49. Fact or Fiction? Surveys are required after every class.
50. Marketing and Branding
51. Marketing and Branding Patch  Decal Print quality graphic available
52. Marketing and Branding Door Hanger
53. Marketing and Branding Training Poster
54. Marketing and Branding Flyer and Point-of-Service Table Top Contact Card Magnet
55. Marketing and Branding Mailer Insert News articles