BASIS (Registration) Ltd offer a wide range of training courses of relevance to the agricultural, amenity, fertiliser and environmental industries.
These courses range from 1-2 day short courses to intensive long-term courses, such as the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection. The training for the majority of our courses is undertaken by external training providers, who are conveniently based around the country.
Information regarding the courses offered by BASIS, plus details of training providers and current exam dates can be found below. Alternatively, if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to email Sue Mason, Steph Berry, Amanda Capsey or Helen Blakeman or call on 01335 340856 / 301209 / 340857 / 340854.
BASIS Course Information Booklet (A brief explanation of all of the courses below): BASIS Course Information Booklet and BASIS Amenity Course Information Booklet
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Agriculture)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the agriculture sector: Agriculture Syllabus & Agriculture Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Amenity Horticulture)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the amenity sector: Amenity Horticulture Syllabus & Amenity Horticulture Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Aquatics)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the aquatics sector: Aquatics Syllabus & Aquatics Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Commercial Horticulture)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the commercial horticulture sector: Commercial Horticulture Syllabus & Commercial Horticulture Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Floriculture)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the floriculture sector: Floriculture Syllabus & Floriculture Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Grassland & Forage Crops)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the grassland sector: Grassland Syllabus & Grassland Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Seed Sellers)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the seed sellers sector: Seed Sellers Syllabus & Seed Sellers Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Seed Treatment)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the seed treatment sector: Seed Treatment Syllabus & Seed Treatment Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Vegetables)
Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the vegetables sector: Vegetables Syllabus & Vegetables Exam Dates
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Stored Combinable Crops)
Training and certification for those who will only sell, and/or give advice, on the use of pesticides that are used in stored combinable crops, or used for the treatment of the fabric of combinable crops storage buildings. Stored Combinable Crops Syllabus & Stored Combinable Crops Exam Dates.
BASIS Professional Register
Candidates wishing to re-join the BASIS Professional Register after an absence of 3 years or more are required to attend and pass a Field and Panel Viva Exam. Guidance Notes for re-joininig the Professional & Training and Exam Dates
BASIS Advanced Crop Modules
Aimed at those candidates who have several years of practical experience and who are motivated to progress within the industry, or who are moving into a new area and facing crops not previously experienced: Advanced Syllabus & Advanced Exam Dates
BASIS Diploma in Agronomy
Attainable following the completion of a number of BASIS training courses: Diploma Information
Foundation Award in Agronomy (Agriculture & Vegetables)
A sound introduction to agronomy, integrated crop protection and crop nutrition: Foundation Award in Agronomy Syllabus & Foundation Award in Agronomy Exam Dates
Foundation Award in Amenity Horticulture
An introduction to the key elements of the use of professional pesticides in some important areas of Amenity Horticulture: Foundation Award in Amenity Horticulture Syllabus & Foundation Award in Amenity Horticulture exam dates
Guardian Certificate
BASIS Certificate in Garden Care for the Adviser and Seller of Garden Products: Guardian Syllabus & Guardian course and exam dates available shortly
Soil & Water Management Certificate
Focuses on the management of soil and water, two essential components of agriculture: Soil & Water Syllabus & Soil & Water Exam Dates
BETA (Biodiversity & Environmental Training for Advisers)
Progresses the knowledge and skills of on-farm advisers, and promote the protection and enhancement of biodiversity: BETA Syllabus & BETA Exam Dates
BETA Amenity (Biodiversity & Environmental Training for Advisers)
Progresses the knowledge and skills of advisers working in amenity horticulture, ground-care and related industries, and promote the protection and enhancement of biodiversity: BETA Amenity Syllabus & BETA Amenity Exam Dates
POWER (Protection of Water, the Environment & Recommendations) - Agriculture or Amenity
Enables contract specifiers, managers and supervisors of spray operators to be aware of what is involved in pesticide use, and the issues of control needed for safe and environmentally-caring outcomes: POWER Syllabus & POWER Exam Dates
For further information from NPTC please go to: http://www.nptc.org.uk/qualifications/ click on “Agriculture” then scroll down to find POWER (Protection of Water, Environment and Recommendations)
PPA (Plant Protection Award)
Covers plant protection technology, plant protection and its implementation in agricultural systems and society, formulations, modes of action and application and health and safety: PPA Syllabus & PPA Exam Dates
Conservation Management
Aimed at those managing farms or involved in estate management. Covers care and attention on-farm to soil, air, water, wildlife, the environment and biodiversity of species: Conservation Management Syllabus & Conservation Management Exam Dates
ICM (Integrated Crop Management)
Provides an insight into Integrated Crop Management for anyone who is involved (directly or indirectly) in food production: ICM Syllabus & ICM Exam Dates
Wildlife Aware
Aimed at those who offer a service of rodent pest management to farming enterprises and other businesses in rural areas: Wildlife Aware Syllabus, Wildlife Aware Exam Dates, Wildlife Aware Accredited Technicians.
Nominated Storekeeper Training Course/Nominated Storekeeper Refresher Training Course
Enables nominated storekeepers to meet the standards of pesticide storage laid down in the 'Code of Practice for Suppliers of Pesticides to Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry'. A legal requirement for companies storing over 200 litres of pesticide: NSK Information Leaflet, NSK Syllabus, NSK / NSK Refresher Training Dates & NSK/NSK Refresher Application Form .
Dangerous Good Awareness Training
Persons whose duties concern the carriage of dangerous goods by road should have received training in the requirements governing the carriage of such goods appropriate to their responsibilities and duties according to chapter 1.3 of ADR. Training requirements specific to security of dangerous goods in chapter 1.10 should also be addressed. The training requirement applies to the following individuals:
Employees of road vehicle operators or consignors
Employees who load or unload dangerous goods
Employees in freight forwarding
Employees in shipping agencies
Drivers of vehicles involved with the carriage of dangerous
goods by road
(other than those holding a vocational certificate in
accordance with 8.2.1 of ADR)
Dangerous Goods Awareness Course Syllabus
Dangerous Goods Awareness Course Dates
Dangerous Goods Awareness Application Form
These items are currently being updated. For more information please contact amanda@basis-reg.co.uk or telephone 01335 340857.
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