Nutrient Application Technician Test

We are updating this page to reflect current regulations.

Information on this page about regulations under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and the Environmental Protection Act is out of date. On September 18, 2009 new regulations affecting those applying non-agricultural source materials on agricultural lands were filed. Please visit www.ontario.ca/nasm-omafra for more information.

The information contained in this document is derived from the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and O. Reg 267/03 as amended. Every effort has been made to make it as accurate as possible, but is not authoritative. Please refer to the e-Laws website or the official volumes printed by Publications Ontario for the authoritative text of the act.

Nutrient Application Technician Licence Test

This test qualifies successful candidates for the Nutrient Application Technician Licence. The test includes multiple choice and true/false questions pertaining to material covered in the Nutrient Application Technician course and workbook. The Nutrient Application Technician Licence is required by individuals applying nutrients to land for a phased-in operation that requires a nutrient management plan.

The test is open to individuals who have completed the Nutrient Application Technician Licence course in their workplace or through an OMAFRA delivered session. A fee of $150 will be charged for writing the test.

To Register

To register for the test, please call the Nutrient Management Information Line at 1-866-242-4460.

Reference and resource materials will be provided at the test. Copies of the Nutrient Application Technician Workbook will be provided. Test participants should bring pencils to the test.

A passing grade on the test is 70%. If a test participant does not achieve a passing grade, they will not be granted a licence. Should a Nutrient Application Technician candidate write the test three times without achieving a passing grade, the candidate will have to re-take the course.

Note: Additional test dates and locations will be added based on demand. Please call the Nutrient Management Information Line to make those requests.