Plant Protection Award -PPA
The Plant Protection Award Course is designed for candidates who already hold the first level BASIS Certificate and forms part of the qualification group leading to the BASIS Diploma in Agronomy. The main focus is on the role of pesticides within integrated pest management systems and provides an update on legislation and environmental issues.
Course Outline
- Pesticide use in the context of developing EU and UK farming policy
- Integrated Pest Management
- Pesticide mode of action and formulation
- Environmental protection
- Dealing with pesticide resistance
Delivery
The first three days of the course are delivered in-person. The fourth day, which includes mock vivas, is delivered online. The course material is delivered via participatory lectures and group exercises.
Dates
- Monday 18th November 2024 - Wednesday 20th November 2024
- Thursday 5th December 2024 - online
- Monday 16th December 2024 - online written exam
- Tuesday 17th December 2024 - online viva exams
Location
The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ