Description

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The BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Arable) is an advanced professional qualification designed for individuals responsible for making crop protection decisions within the agricultural industry. It provides the knowledge and practical understanding required to make informed decisions on crop protection, integrated pest management and sustainable agronomic practices.

Combining tutor-led learning with participatory lectures, practical exercises, field visits and group discussions, delegates will develop an in-depth understanding of crop protection principles, pest, weed and disease management, pesticide use, environmental stewardship and integrated crop protection strategies for major arable crops. The course is recognised as a key qualification for professional agronomists, crop advisers and those responsible for crop protection decision making.

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Who Should Attend?

• Agronomists and trainee agronomists.
• Agricultural advisers and crop consultants.
• Farm managers and farmers responsible for crop protection decisions.
• Agricultural merchants and technical representatives.
• Individuals progressing from the BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy (Agriculture).
• Anyone seeking to achieve the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Arable).

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What You Will Learn

• Recognition and biology of weeds, pests, pathogens and crop disorders.
• Identification and diagnosis of crop health issues.
• Classification and modes of action of pesticides.
• Biological control agents and integrated pest management.
• Safe application, transport and storage of pesticides.
• Crop protection legislation and professional responsibilities.
• Environmental protection and sustainable farming practices.
• Integrated crop protection strategies for major arable crops.
• Decision making in crop protection and agronomy.
• Best practice in crop production and crop protection planning.

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Practical Learning

• Tutor-led technical presentations.
• Interactive group exercises and case studies.
• Practical crop and pest identification.
• Field visits and crop walking.
• Practical agronomy discussions and problem-solving activities.
• Examination preparation and revision sessions.

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Assessment

Assessment comprises a range of methods designed to evaluate both theoretical knowledge and practical competence. Delegates are assessed through:

• A one-hour multiple-choice examination.
• An identification test.
• A written project.
• A field-based oral examination.

All assessment components must be successfully completed to achieve the qualification.

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Certification

Upon successful completion of all assessment requirements, delegates will be awarded the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Arable).

This nationally recognised professional qualification demonstrates competence in crop protection decision making and is widely recognised throughout the agricultural industry as a benchmark qualification for agronomists, advisers and those responsible for crop protection programmes.

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Entry Requirements

Delegates should have a sound understanding of crop production and agronomy. Completion of the BASIS Foundation Award in Agronomy (Agriculture) or equivalent knowledge is strongly recommended before undertaking this course.

Delegates should also possess a sufficient understanding of spoken and written English to fully participate in training and complete the assessment programme.

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Course Duration

The course is delivered over eighteen training days, organised into six training blocks spread across approximately six months, followed by two days of final assessment. Delivery combines participatory lectures, practical exercises, field visits, crop walking and group discussion, providing delegates with the knowledge and practical understanding required to successfully complete the BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Arable).

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