BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection - Field Vegetables
This 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. The main focus is on crop protection in brassicas, potatoes, carrots, lettuce, onions and leeks.
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 field vegetables
Delivery
The course is organised into 4 blocks of three days, plus a three day revision block and 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
- Friday 21st November 2025 - online tutorial
- Monday 1st December 2025 - Wednesday 3rd December 2025
- Monday 5th January 2026 - Wednesday 7th January 2026
- Monday 2nd February 2026 - Wednesday 4th February 2026
- Monday 2nd March 2026 - Wednesday 4th March 2026
- Friday 27th March 2026 - online tutorial
- Monday 13th April 2026 - Wednesday 15th April 2026
- Tuesday 5th May 2026 - online multi-choice exam
- Wednesday 6th May 2026 - In-field Viva exam