Agriculture courses Winchester

...exercise Discussion of the course and revision exercises Day Six The exam includes 20 multi-choice questions 3 short answer papers Farm Management...

...The BASIS course is carried out over 14 + 2 days of exams and includes a project. The exam process is overseen by BASIS. Subjects include:- Introduction...

...operation on timber in compression and tension. This course will be held on a farm as centrally located as possible...

...Examination: 20 multi-choice questions 6 out of 10 short answer questions Oral examinations (2 VIVA panels) - 1st panel 15-20 minutes on technical...

...They are delivered in a training room environment with some practical exercises included. Course Content: • Course introduction • Risk Assessment • Legislation...

...attend every subject but it will expand knowledge logically. These are ½ days. The subjects are topical and include topical subjects - flagleaf fungi...

...(Lantra is a nationally recognised awarding body) This course can be followed by a two to three day Felling Course. This will enable trainees to fell trees safely...

...(high yield) versus high margin per litre (low yield) • Look at the different dry matter yields of grass, whole crop wheat and maize. • Discuss the possible...

...• Thinning - requirements for thinning operations and likely income from produce - use of contractors • Felling - selective and clear felling...

...What are the H & S and Legal Requirement that have to be complied with when moving a farm vehicles on the road? A half day course. • Requirements for any vehicle...

...that all those using any type of machine are adequately trained to do so. This course is designed for those who use brush cutters or strimmers...

...• Safe handling of firearms • Safe handling of game meat - covering game birds and large game • Recognition of disease/unusual behaviour in the live bird/animal and when cleaning/gruloching...

...As of the 1st May 2008 it became a legal requirement that any driver of a vehicle transporting livestock for gain must hold a Transport of Livestock Certificate...

...duration 3 hours • Signs of health and ill health • Types of medicines (so you appreciate their correct and incorrect use, dangers to animals and humans...

...we use them • Different types • How they work • Timing • Cost Nitrogen in Winter Wheat • What it is • How it's taken up • Limiting factors • Types of nitrogen...

...followed by an Assessment which will be carried out by a different Instructor, and an NPTC Certificate will be awarded. This course can then be followed...

...The course will cover: • Safety for operators • Importance of accurate spreading and related costs • Identification of different fertilizers and methods...

...Decision makers who have responsibility for pesticide application but may not actually apply the products or Sprayer Operators who wish to expand their knowledge...

...or very experienced arboricultualists. Course Content • Personal Protective Equipment • Risk Assessment • Legal Framework • Tree Surveys • Tree Inspections...

...equipment • Connecting PTO drives • Using PTO driven equipment • Recap - then put into practice Extra Notes: • Average day 9.30am - 4.30pm or until trainees...