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 or Tracey Harrison or call on 01335 340856/7.
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BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection
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Soil & Water Management Certificate
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BETA (Biodiversity & Environmental Training for Advisers)
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POWER (Protection of Water, the Environment & Recommendations)
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Plant Protection Award
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Conservation Management
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ICM (Integrated Crop Management)
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Nominated Storekeeper Training Course
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ADR - Dangerous Goods Driver Training
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Agriculture): Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the agriculture sector.
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.
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Aquatics): Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the aquatics sector.
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.
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Floriculture): Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the floriculture sector.
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.
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Potatoes): Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the potatoes sector.
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.
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.
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Vegetables): Training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in the vegetables sector.
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.
BASIS Diploma in Agronomy: Attainable following the completion of a number of BASIS training courses.
Soil & Water Management Certificate: Focuses on the management of soil and water, two essential components of agriculture.
BETA (Biodiversity & Environmental Training for Advisers): Progresses the knowledge and skills of on-farm advisers, and promote the protection and enhancement of biodiversity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ICM (Integrated Crop Management): Provides an insight into Integrated Crop Management for anyone who is involved (directly or indirectly) in food production.
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.
ADR / ADR Refresher - Dangerous Goods Driver Training: Enables drivers to meet the standards for transport of dangerous goods laid down in 'The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2007'.
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