Basis Certificate in Crop Protection (Agronomy)
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A course for farmers, growers, advisers and representatives involved in decision-making rules in agriculture and horticulture. The course will address economic and environmental criteria for more informed systems of management. It is a 16 day course spread over several months. The course leads to the Basis Certificate in Crop Protection.
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Pre Course requirements. Delegates should have a good depth of knowledge of crop production and pesticide application. PA1 and an application module are recommended but not essential.
Certificating Body: Basis Registration
Number of training days: 17 days including Exams, and revision sessions.
Course times: 9.00am to 4.30 pm
Instructor: Debbie Wedge
Cost: £2300 + Vat and Exam fee, includes, materials and lunch
BASIS Points Avaialable:
Venue: The Marsh Hill Centre, Marsh, Aylesbury. HP17 8ST
Max Number of Trainees: 8
Subject Areas:
Exam: Multi choice papers, Practical and VIVA
Dates: Start date 13th April 2021. Click here for full list of dates
Other Basis courses - Amenity Horticulture TBC Core modules plus invasive plants and hard surfaces.
Basis - Grassland unit tbc
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