Training Course – “Breaking Barriers”
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, will provide two one-day training sessions in the southern California area to assist non Spanish-speaking inspectors who interview non English-speaking field workers and applicators. In the spring of 2009, this course was offered in various central and northern counties. We are extending this opportunity for inspectors in the southern counties to attend in 2010.
The course is targeted towards County Agricultural Commissioner (CAC) inspectors currently conducting fieldworker safety inspections and agricultural pesticide monitoring inspections (such as pesticide use, field fumigation and commodity fumigation).
The course includes a general session, as well as group sessions of six to eight inspectors interacting with a Spanish bilingual facilitator.
Course topics will include:
- Introduction to Hispanic Culture
- Methods for Approaching & Interviewing Hispanic Fieldworkers/Applicators
- Using an Interpreter
- Spanish – Basics for Inspectors
- Agriculture, Safety and PPE Vocabulary
- Written Translation Tools – Common Phrases (Flip Chart)
Training will be offered at the County Agricultural Commissioner’s office on the following dates and locations:
| City | CAC Office | Date | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | Los Angeles County | September 21 | September 6 |
| Orange | Orange County | September 23 | September 6 |
There is no fee for this course.
To ensure sufficient supplies, seating, and interpreters, please RSVP via email by the above registration deadline to Ms. Marlene Miller, Enforcement Branch at mmiller@cdpr.ca.gov.
We plan to offer this course in two additional locations in the spring of 2011. Interested counties, please reply to Ms. Marlene Miller at the email address above or call 916-323-3197.
Sincerely,