What age must assistants be to work under a certified applicator?

• A. 14 years old.
• B. 15 years old.
• C. At least 16 years old.
• D. 18 years old.

Answer: (C)

The tested idea is the minimum age allowed to work as an assistant under a certified pesticide applicator. In Alberta, the rules set a minimum of sixteen years old for someone to assist with pesticide work under supervision. This age requirement helps ensure the person can understand label directions, follow safety procedures, and properly use protective equipment. An eighteen-year-old would also be eligible because they meet or exceed the minimum, but the point of the question is the minimum age, which is sixteen. Ages younger than sixteen aren’t permitted to assist in this role.