The Fertiliser Advisers Certification & Training Scheme, known as FACTS, is independent and non-statutory. It is recognised by the Fertiliser Industry, Defra and the Environment Agency as a successful means of setting standards, training and accrediting the continuous professional development of those providing nutrient management advice.
With pressure to promote catchment sensitive farming, FACTS has a leading role to maximise production in ensuring that advice delivered to farmers and growers is both up-to-date technically and in terms of what needs to be done to protect the environment.
Information regarding the FACTS courses, plus details of training providers and current exam dates can be found below. Alternatively if you require any further information, please do not hesitate to email Sue Mason, Steph Berry, Amanda Capsey, or Helen Blakeman or call on 01335 340856, 01335 340857, 01335 301209 or 01335 340854.
FACTS Certificate & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management: FACTS Syllabus & FACTS Exam Dates
FACTS Horticulture Certificate & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management (horticulture): FACTS Horticulture Syllabus & FACTS Horticulture Exam Dates
FACTS Turf Certificate & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management (turf): FACTS Turf Syllabus & FACTS Turf Exam Dates
FACTS Vegetables Certificate & Training Scheme
An independent, non-statutory certification scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management (vegetables): FACTS Vegetables Syllabus & FACTS Vegetables Exam Dates
Professional Register - Fertiliser Category
Candidates wishing to re-join the BASIS Professional Register with the Fertiliser Category with more than a 3 year absence are required to attend and pass a FACTS Panel Viva Exam. Guidance Notes for Candidates wishing to re-join the Professional Register & Training and Exam Dates
Nutrient Management Planning
Core CPD Training for FACTS Qualified Advisers
- Important Updates to NMP - March 2010
- NMP Flowchart
- Nutrient Management Planning Syllabus
- Nutrient Management Planning Syllabus (Scotland)
- Nutrient Management Planning Horticulture Syllabus
- Nutrient Management Planning Veg Syllabus
- Nutrient Management Planning Turf Syllabus
- Suggested Reading Materials
- Nutrient Managment Planning Exam Dates
- Nutrient Management Planning - Train the
Trainer Events
Please note that for course dates only for the 6 compulsory modules to retain FQA Status please click here
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