BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection - Arable
This course aims to equip students with the competence levels required to gain the BASIS Crop Protection Certificate. The course was originally designed for those involved in selling, supplying or advising on the use of pesticides. Recently it has been of great interest to farmers and farm managers looking to further their knowledge and understanding of crop agronomy.
Course Outline
- Recognition and biology of weeds, pests, pathogens and disorders
- Classification and mode of action of pesticides and biological control agents
- Application, transport and storage of pesticides
- Integrated crop protection strategies in the major arable crops
Delivery
The course is organised into 6 blocks of three days, plus two days for the final examination. Delivery is through participatory lectures, group exercises and field visits.
Dates - course 1
- Monday 9th November 2026 - Wednesday 11th November 2026
- Monday 14th December 2026 - Wednesday 16th December 2026
- Monday 25th January 2027 - Wednesday 27th January 2027
- Monday 8th March 2027 - Wednesday 10th March 2027
- Monday 19th April 2027 - Wednesday 21st April 2027
- Monday 24th May 2027 - Wednesday 26th May 2027
- Tuesday 10th June 2027 - Online multi-choice exam
- Wednesday 11th June 2027 - In-field Viva exam
Dates - course 2
- Monday 7th December 2026 - Wednesday 9th December 2026
- Monday 18th January 2027 - Wednesday 20th January 2027
- Monday 22nd February 2027 - Wednesday 24th February 2027
- Monday 15th March 2027- Wednesday 17th March 2027
- Monday 17th May 2027 - Wednesday 19th May 2027
- Monday 14th June 2027 - Wednesday 16th June 2027
- Monday 28th June 2027 - Online multi-choice exam
- Tuesday 29th June 2027 - In-field Viva exam
Location
The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ