Letters to the Editor
DIAMOND GEEZERS
KEITH KENT - SERVICES TO RUGBY UNION
Joining The BASIS Professional Register
Promoting professional standards across the sector
BASIS is an independent, self regulatory registration, standards and certification scheme serving the pesticide, fertiliser and allied organisations and interest. It works with Government to set high standards and check that they are being met.
It was one of the world’s first standard steers for pesticide suppliers and has also been called upon to assist in establishing similar systems in other parts of the world.
Other activities of BASIS include the annual assessment of pesticide supply stores under the Food & Environment Protection Act 1985 and the running of training courses for industry staff.
Following this year’s round of RBS Six Nations matches, Keith Kent, RFU Twickenham’s Head Groundsman, has now turned his attention to preparing the stadium’s playing surface in readiness for the Rugby Union World Cup later this year.
Last year, Keith and his team visited a record one hundred rugby clubs in their quest to improve the quality of playing surfaces in grassroots rugby.
Having the head groundsman of a national stadium visit so many grassroots clubs is an initiative that is believed to be unique in world sport. At the time Keith commented; “I do so enjoy my time at every club and the obvious impact that we, as a team, keep making.”
“We do work some daft hours and dig holes in pitches whilst players are training around us under floodlights but, really, what else would we sooner be doing? I have been to every corner of the land, I would like to thank everybody for their support.”
On the contrary Keith, the industry thanks you.
What is the BASIS Professional Register?
The register consists of advisers qualified to give advice on Pesticide and Plant Nutrition, who:
- Hold the legal qualifications of a BASIS Certificate and/or a FACTS Certificate
- Have agreed to abide by a written Code of Professional Ethics
- Most importantly of all, can prove that their technical knowledge is kept right up to date
Why Join the Register?
Membership underlines your professional standing. It demonstrates that you have met any legal requirements for qualifications and that you are committed to keeping technically abreast of developments in the industry. It also gives a clear signal to the general public that those in the pesticide and plant nutrition industries are responsible, professional and competent. It provides evidence to your employer, clients and crop
BASIS Points for Pitchcare Mag
*BASIS awards two CPD points for ‘paid for’ subscribers to the hard copy version of Pitchcare magazine, due to the “diverse range of content that relates to the control, management and use of pesticides”.
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Subscribers can now obtain a further two valuable CPD points for their Professional register, simply by paying for a subscription to the ‘hard copy’ version of the Pitchcare magazine.
Anyone wishing to claim their points should email their full name, BASIS membership number, date of birth and postcode to
editor@pitchcare.com.
*BASIS is an independent standards setting and auditing organisation for the pesticide, fertiliser and allied industries.
assurance organisations that you are qualified to provide advice in your specialist activity.
What qualifications are required?
In the agricultural, commercial horticultural and amenity sectors, membership is open to individuals with any BASIS Field Sales and Technical Staff qualification, including Letters of Exemption.
Plant Nutrition advisers need to hold the FACTS qualification, again including Letters of Exemption.
What does it cost to become a member?
There is an initial registration fee of £15 + VAT, and an annual membership fee, which is currently set at £46.00 + VAT for BACS and Debit/credit card. These fees can be set against income tax.
Continuing Professional Development
To remain on the Register, members must demonstrate that they maintain up to date knowledge of their activity through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
What is Continuing Professional Development?
CPD is the structured maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skill and the development of those personal qualities necessary for the successful execution of professional and technical duties throughout the practitioners working life.
How do members demonstrate CPD?
Members undertake approved training and participate in other events by attending activities allocated CPD by BASIS (Registration) Limited. The annual requirement of points depends upon the category of specialist
activity, for example:
Agriculture - 40 Horticulture - 40 Amenity - 30 Plant Nutrition - 20
On joining the Register, you advise details of your activity and thus establish your annual point requirements.
What type of training/event is approved by the BASIS Professional Register?
A very wide range of events are approved, from internal company training programmes, through specialist courses to technical conferences and demonstrations. The full range of approved events is available in the guidance notes and also on our website
www.basis-reg.com
Are all categories of pesticides and fertilisers covered?
Yes – any adviser dealing with any pesticide covered by the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 and the Control of Pesticides (Amendment) Regulations 1997, and/or fertilisers in accordance with Section A-E, Schedule 1 of the Fertiliser Regulations 1991, can be included.
BASIS (Registration) Limited St Monica’s House Business Centre, (37-39) Windmill Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1EY
Tel: 01335 343945 Fax: 01335 301205
www.basis-reg.com
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