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FACTS (Fertiliser Advisers Certification & Training Scheme)

Course Programme

The programme covers the following:

  • The soil in relation to plant nutrition
  • Organic nutrient sources
  • The nature and properties of fertilisers
  • Crop nutients in plants and the factors influencing nutrient management planning
  • Use of fertilisers on the main crop groups in the UK
  • The transport, storage and handling of fertilisers
  • Application of fertilisers
  • Code of Good Agricultural Practice and legal and requirements to protect the environment

Is It For Me?

A background knowledge of farming and arable crop production is required for this course.

Course Details

Location of Course

SAC Aberdeen, Crainbstone Estate, Aberdeen, AB21 9YA

Length of Course

The course lasts for one week 21st - 25th March 2011. The exams are in the following week (30th - 31st March 2011).

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

FACTS (Fertiliser Advisers Certification & Training Scheme) Certificate

SAC Facilities

The Aberdeen campus is conveniently situated near Aberdeen Airport and Dyce Railway Station to the north of the City of Aberdeen. The modern building is in a rural location in landscaped grounds. Accommodation may be available on campus, otherwise an accommodation list is available.

Course Costs

Training costs £550 plus the BASIS exam fee which is currently £170 (total £720)

ESF funding is no longer available

Contacts

Course Contact

Mr Gavin Elrick
Consultant
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC Environmental, Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate,
Aberdeen
AB21 9YA
TelWork 01224 711095
MobileWork 07788 916359
Fax 01224 711268

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Applying for FACTS (Fertiliser Advisers Certification & Training Scheme)

This course can be applied for using the Enquiry Form