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FACTS - Fertiliser Advisers Certification & Training Scheme
Local Sites - Please contact us for details
1 day
BASIS / FACTS
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Tutor: Dr. Jim Lewis
Course Content:
1. The soil in relation to plant nutrition
2. Organic nutrient sources
3. The nature and properties of fertilisers
4. Crop nutrients in plants and the factors influencing the amount of fertiliser required
4. Use of fertilisers on the main crop groups in the UK
5. The transport, storage and handling of fertilisers
6. Application of fertilisers
7. Code of Good Agricultural Practice and legal and other requirements to protect the environment
The expected outcome of this course is that by passing a FACTS written examination and a Viva panel examination at the end of the training period, the candidate will gain a certificate of competence issued by the BASIS organisation and will then be eligible to join the BASIS Professional Register.
Course Objective:
The overall aim of the course is that at the end of training, coupled with previous practical experience, candidates will have been provided with knowledge to enable them to enhance their own businesses by more effective use of, and by alternative fertiliser methods, resulting in cost efficiencies to their business and in greater protection of the environment.
Full course dates can be found in the link above.
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To find out more about this course or book a place please contact The Training Association.
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