Training - FACTS

FACTS Training Courses

STRI is running the first FACTS Turf course. This new 5 day course created by BASIS, for the sports and amenity sectors, is rapidly becoming an essential requirement for anyone who advises on fertilisers and their application.

BASIS will administer and certify this new national qualification. They provide holders with a certificate of competence and membership of the BASIS Professional Register and FACTS Annual Scheme.

Course modules are spread over 4 days and cover turf nutrition, fertiliser nutrients, application rates, legislation and environmental considerations with an examination on the fifth and final day.

Module 1 (one day) - The Soil and Playing Surface in relation to Turfgrass Nutrition

Module 2 (one day) - Nature and properties of Fertilisers and Liming materials

Module 3 (one day) - Plant Nutrients and Choice of Fertiliser

Module 4 (half day) - Transport, Storage and Application

Module 5 (half day) - Good Practice and Environmental Protection

Examination Friday

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Information Sheet

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The dates for the next FACTS Course are TBC