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 6th November 2023 - Wednesday 8th November 2023
  • Monday 20th November 2023 - online
  • Monday 4th December 2023 - online written exam
  • Tuesday 5th December 2023 - online viva exams

Location

The University of Lincoln, Riseholme Campus, Riseholme, Lincoln, LN2 2BJ

Assessment

The course is assessed by means of a short answer written examination paper, plus an oral exam and a discourse viva. Successful candidates will be awarded HE credits that can be used towards completion of the Harper Adams Diploma in Agronomy.

Cost - £1,175 + VAT per person (includes tuition and exam fee)

For further details contact - sgoodger@agronomytraining.co.uk - 07785 118611

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