BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection IPM(Commercial Horticulture)
Outline
- This course provides training and certification for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in commercial horticulture.
- Approved by Ministers to meet the requirements of Schedule 2 of FEPA for certification for those involved in sale and supply of pesticides.
- The commercial horticulture industry is seen as including glasshouse edible crops, flowers and bedding plants, fruit crops, vegetable crops and nursery stock.
- The crops will be used as a vehicle on which to put across the basic principles of crop protection.
- All staff employed in the field sales of agrochemicals and/or giving advice on their use must, under the Control of Pesticides (Amendment) Regulations 1997, have obtained a Certificate of Competence or exemption from it within three years of entering the Crop Protection industry
- Minimum of two years experience in on-farm practical agronomy is recommended
Content
- Integrated Crop Management, Growth and Development of Crops and Commercial Production
- Recognition and Causes of Crop Disorders
- Recognition, Biology and Control of Weeds
- Recognition, Biology and Control of Pests
- Recognition, Biology and Control of Diseases
- Composition, Activity and Persistence of Crop Protection Chemicals and Biological Agents
- Application of Crop Protection Chemicals
- Safe Use, Handling, Transport and Storage of Crop Protection Chemicals
- View Course Syllabus and Project Guide Lines
- Note project guide lines Page 10 - 14 in the syllabus
- Hover over the dates on the website to revile the individual dates
- Enrolment form
| Location | Dates | Time | Price exc. VAT | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growtrain Ltd PO20 2BX | 12 Jul – 14 Dec 2022 | 09:00h – 16:00h | £3,195.00 |
Registration Closes Jul 12, 2022 10:00AM |
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