There is rapidly increasing interest and focus on training, qualification and personal development in Amenity Horticulture.
Information regarding our Amenity-focused courses, 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 or Steph Berry or call on 01335 340856 / 01335 301209.
- BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Amenity Horticulture)
- BETA Amenity (Biodiversity & Environmental Training for Advisers)
- POWER Amenity (Protection of Water, the Environment & Recommendations)
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.
BETA Amenity (Biodiversity & Environmental Training for Advisers): Aims to progress the knowledge and skills of advisers working in amenity horticulture, ground-care and related industries, and promote the protection and enhancement of biodiversity.
POWER Amenity (Protection of Water, the Environment and Recommendations): 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.
Nominated Storekeeper Training Course / Nominated Storekeeper Refresher Training Course: Equips 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.
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