Foundation in Agronomy (Agriculture & Vegetables) (Short courses and Adult Learning)
- Gelli Aur Campus
Agronomy provides farmers with agricultural information about how to grow and care for plants and soils in certain environments. Factors such as climate, roots, moisture, weeds, pests, fungi and erosion can all pose significant challenges when farmers attempt to produce a plentiful harvest.
From this course learners will gain knowledge and confidence within the subject agronomy and given successful completion learners could go on to achieve further BASIS qualifications.
Course details
£1,249 (ReAct+ Funding Available)
Programme Description
A variety of topics are covered in this course to give learners an introduction to agronomy. These include crop production, weeds, pests, diseases, soil and crop nutrition, plant protection chemicals and fertiliser products and protecting people, animals and the environment.
This BASIS Foundation in Agronomy course is ideally suited for learners who are starting their career in agronomy and crop production, specifically those with limited previous experience. This course can also act as a ‘stepping stone’ towards more in-depth BASIS courses.
Learners could use this course as a ‘stepping stone’ onto other more in-depth BASIS courses once they have achieved a certificate of completion for this course.
ReAct+ Funding
If you’ve been made unemployed or redundant in the last 12 months, ReAct+ could provide the support you need to get back into work quickly. With funding for skills training, personal development, and help with costs like childcare and travel, ReAct+ offers a range of resources to help you overcome barriers and find new opportunities.