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. A pre-course introductory session and two in-course tutorials are delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Delivery is through participatory lectures, group exercises and field visits.
Dates
- Monday 11th November 2024 - Wednesday 13th November 2024
- Monday 16th December 2024 - Wednesday 18th December 2024
- Tuesday 14th January 2025 - online tutorial
- Monday 27th January 2025 - Wednesday 29th January 2025
- Monday 10th March 2025 - Wednesday 12th March 2025
- Friday 4th April 2025 - online tutorial
- Monday 28th April 2025 - Wednesday 30th April 2025
- Monday 2nd June 2025 - Wednesday 4th June 2025
- Thursday 19th June 2025 - Online multi-choice exam
- Friday 20th June 2025 - In-field Viva exam
Location
The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ