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BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Amenity Horticulture) - training course

Course Programme

The BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Amenity Horticulture) has been approved by Ministers to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of the Control of Pesticide Regulations for those involved in the sale, advice and supply of pesticides. The course is divided into two study periods in order to allow time for self study and preparation for the exams in February.

The course programme includes:

  • on-line material available prior to the course
  • lectures by subject specialists
  • site visits
  • exercises in weed, pest and disease identification
  • exercises in the use of spray equipment
  • revision exercises

Is It For Me?

The course is available to contractors, distributors, manufacturers and suppliers, consultants, sports turf managers, local authority managers and others with an interest in giving advice or in the sale of pesticides to the amenity sector. It is important to have some practical experience. If you wish to discuss the course, please get in touch.

Course Details

Location of Course

The SAC BASIS training for the BASIS FSTS Certificate in Crop Protection (Amenity Horticulture) course runs in Edinburgh, Scotland. This location in Scotland is convenient for access from other parts of Scotland or from northern England with good access by rail, road and air. There is plenty of inexpensive bed and breakfast, guest house or hotel accommodation within walking distance of SAC at King's Buildings. An accommodation list is available.

The course takes place at SAC, King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JG. This is on the south side of the city on a landscaped university campus. It is adjacent to a golf course and there is a local nature reserve nearby.

Length of Course

The 2011 exams are scheduled for 16th - 17th February - (date confirmed, 4 places still available)

The 2011-12 course is in blocks:

21 - 25 November 2011
23 - 27 January 2012
16 - 16 February 2012 (revision and exams)

Whilst SAC reserves the right to amend any scheduled event or to cancel for whatever reason, we shall endeavour to run all courses as scheduled. A minimum number of candidates is required due to minimum numbers being set for BASIS exams.

Qualifications Obtained

BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Amenity Horticulture) - this is a nationally recognised qualification.

SAC Facilities

Tutors on this course are BASIS qualified SAC instructors and SAC specialists.

Course Costs

Full course including exams - £1560 + BASIS exam fee of £260 (total £1820)

Note this covers one skills area module. Refreshments & lunch are included but accommodation not included. There is plenty of reasonably priced accommodation within walking distance.

Please contact us for the cost of ad hoc days, or for revision & exams only.

Contacts

Course Contact

Mrs Moyra Farquhar
Administrator
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work King's Buildings, West Mains Road,
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
TelWork 0131 535 4090

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