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BASIS relax rules on CPD point collection
With much of the country working from home and most industry events cancelled, BASIS has taken the decision to relax its CPD requirements for Professional Register members.
Stephen Jacob, BASIS CEO, explains that ordinarily members are annually required to collect a set number of CPD points before the points-year ends on 31 May.
“Events are typically a focal point for collecting points, but with so many sadly not going ahead, we are extending the year-end period.”
“This allows points to be collected into the next points-year. The only stipulation is that the full requirement of points for the 2019/20 points- year and 2020/21 points year are fulfilled for both years, by 31 May 2021,” he says.
For example, members holding the Certificate in Crop Protection are required to gain 40 CPD points annually. However, they will now need to collect 80 points over the two-year period.
“This flexibility will enable our members to remain on the Professional Register, while ensuring standards remain consistent, enabling members to continue to practice essential agronomy work,” says Stephen.
Depending on your qualification and membership category, the required number of points will vary. For example:
• Certificate in Crop Protection - 80 points by 31 May 2021
• Certificate in Crop Protection, with FACTS - 100 points by 31 May 2021
• FACTS only - 40 points by 31 May 2021
• Certificate in Crop Protection (amenity horticulture) - 40 points by 31 May 2021
• Certificate in Crop Protection (amenity horticulture) with FACTS - 60 points by 31 May 2021
Despite opportunities being reduced, BASIS encourages members to seek CPD points remotely in order to stay up to date with industry innovation and regulatory changes.
There are various options that can be completed at home, including reading technical publications or newsletters, as well as participating in online training sessions.
Members can check their training record and points requirements on the BASIS website or contact a member of the BASIS team on 01335 343945.
OBITUARY: John O’Connor
Tributes have poured in for a “much loved” family man and businessman who died after contracting coronavirus.
John O’Conner, 79, died at the Lister Hospital in Stevenage
after he was diagnosed with the virus on March 12.
Due to underlying health conditions, John was moved into an intensive care unit but he sadly passed away at the end of March.
A father-of-two, he was chairman of grounds maintenance company, John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance, which works across Hertfordshire, particularly in Hertsmere and St Albans.
Former chairman of the British Association of Landscape Industries, John continued to play an active role in the company before he was admitted to hospital.
His son, Matt, managing director of the company, said; “My father played an active role in the company up to the time of his passing and his strong principles and values will remain the bedrock of the business. He showed great passion, not only for his business, but the industry as a whole.”
“He was an immense character and much loved family man who will leave a long and lasting memory for all who met and knew him.”
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