ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course

January 24 & 25, 2011
Cornell Cooperative Extension
24 Martin Road, Voorheesville, NY 12186

The 2-day classroom course is designed to enhance the knowledge of individuals involved in the construction of interlocking concrete pavements. The registration fee also includes an exam and student manual.

Program Schedule

  • 7:30am: On-site Registration/Breakfast
  • 8:00am: Program
  • 12:00pm: Lunch
  • 1:00pm: Program
  • 4:00pm Exam starts

Topics/Curriculum:

  • Material & labor estimating
  • Job planning & layout
  • Soil Classification & compaction
  • Soil Compaction
  • Bedding & join sand
  • Paver selection & installation
  • Use of labor-saving specialty tools
  • Edge restraints
  • Base material selection & composition
  • Contract basics
  • Safety
  • Maintenance & Management
  • Specialty Applications
  • Estimating & job costing

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Southworth-Milton CAT Mini-Excavator Seminar

February 7, 2011
Milton CAT Facility
500 Commerce Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
Info: Russ Pugh 518.339.4426

This training seminar is designed to introduce you or your staff to the basic concepts of Mini-Excavator operation and available implements.

Who Should Attend?

  • Landscape Contractors
  • Nursery Operations
  • Equipment Managers and owners

Areas of Study & Discussion:

  • Proper operating techniques
  • Good safety practices and tips
  • Machine inspection and maintenance
  • Dig Safe New York Requirements

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Capital District Pesticide Applicator's Recertification Day

March 8, 2011
Century House
997 New Loudon Road (Route 9), Latham, NY 12110
Info: Chuck Scmitt 518.765.3513

Learn the latest on pesticide use, safety, and pest management for the upcoming season. This program features up to 6 DEC recertification credits. Morning sessions offer core credits and afternoon sessions offer category specific credits for 3a, 1a, 7a and private categories as well. For more information contact Chuck Schmitt or Tom Gallagher at 518-765-3500.

General Morning Session (3 Credits)

  • Landscape Contractors
  • Nursery Operations
  • Equipment Managers and owners

Afternoon Session 1: Ornamentals & Turf (3 Credits)

  • 12:30 - 1:30 Managing Weeds Without Herbicides
  • 1:30 - 1:30 IPM and Greenhouse Safety; Back to the Basics
  • 2:30 - 3:30 Invasive Pest and Disease Update

Afternoon Session 2: Agriculture Plant (3 Credits)

  • 12:30 - 1:30 New Herbicides for 2011 and Managing Herbicide Resistance
  • 1:30 - 1:30 Efficient Field Crop Weed Control
  • 2:30 - 3:30 Managing Corn & Sorghum Pests; Crop Rotation to Reduce Pesticide Use

Afternoon Session 3: Structura & Rodent (3 Credits)

  • 12:30 - 1:30 Bed Bugs; Biology, Identification and Control
  • 1:30 - 1:30 Cockroaches; Biology, Identification and Control
  • 2:30 - 3:30 Fleas; Biology, Identification and Control

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