BASIS certificate in conservation management

In recognition of the changes taking place within British agriculture, the Trust, together with BASIS (Registration) Ltd have developed a unique Conservation Management course, which will enable candidates to achieve a recognised professional qualification in farmland conservation.

This short course is designed for those advising on cross-compliance, environmental management, conservation or stewardship options.  To implement effective farmland conservation management, careful attention needs to be paid to a wide range of issues such as soil, air, water, wildlife, the environment and biodiversity.  This new qualification is therefore ideally suited to those managing farms, both directly and indirectly as land agents, rural consultants and conservationists.

No other qualifications are needed prior to attending this course.

Tuition is two and a half days, with an examination by BASIS on the afternoon of the third day.

2010 Dates and locations

November 8th, 9th & 10th, Otley College, Ipswich.  For course costs and bookings please contact Neil Ridley on 01473 785543 or e-mail nridley@otleycollege.ac.uk VTS funding is in place.

November 22nd, 23rd & 24th, Hampshire Training Providers, Micheldever Station, Winchester.  For course costs and bookings please contact Jenny Lewis on 01420 561103 or e-mail jenny@hampshire-training.co.uk 

2011 Dates and locations

January 17th, 18th & 19th, Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.  For course costs and bookings please contact James Foster on 01285 889873 or e-mail james.foster@rac.ac.uk 

January 24th, 25th & 26th, Harper Adams University College, Shropshire.  For course costs and bookings please contact Emma Welch on 01952 815300 or e-mail 00672330@harper-adams.ac.uk Limited accommodation is available.

February 9th, 10th & 11th, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust's Allerton Project, Loddington, Leicestershire.  For course costs and bookings please contact Natalie Augusztinyi on 01572 717220 or e-mail allerton@gwct.org.uk 

Other courses can be arranged for groups of 10-15 delegates at any suitable location nationwide, please contact Natalie Augusztinyi if you would like to discuss this further.

Price per person

The cost of the course is between £300-£500 + VAT for the 4 modules, with lunch and refreshments included, this will vary depending on the location and if funding is available, in some cases funding may include the BASIS examination fee which is £146 for 2010.

For further information, please contact Natalie Augusztinyi on 01572 717220 or e-mail allerton@gwct.org.uk or click on the link below to view the Syllabus and Information Booklet.

Syllabus and Information Booklet

For more information on the course content and how it links in with the BASIS Diploma in Agronomy
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