FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis

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• explain the possible problems of potentially toxic elements (PTE’s) in the application of human/animal waste products • demonstrate familiarity with the relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice in relation to pollution, including: The Code of Good Agricultural Practice, Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations and Control of Pollution (silage, slurry and agricultural fuel oil) Regulations. 15% of total time 18
Aim MODULE 3 - NATURE AND PROPERTIES OF FERTILISERS To understand the properties and forms of manufactured fertilisers 3.1 Competence Candidates should be able to advise customers on the most appropriate fertiliser form for their specific requirements. 3.2 Performance Criteria Candidates must be able to: • describe the various chemical and physical properties of fertiliser types including a) granules b) prills c) blends d) compounds e) organo-mineral/semi-organics f) organic-based g) chelates h) pellets i) pastilles • advise on appropriate forms for given situations • understand the measurement units of nutrient declarations and ratios • calculate unit costs and undertake cost comparison of different products 3.3 Essential Knowledge & Skills Candidates must have the ability to: • appreciate the range of products and formulations • appreciate the agronomic implications of the different forms of fertilisers • demonstrate awareness of fertiliser legislation and correct labelling (cf Section 6) • understand the agronomic implications of fertiliser declarations on bags and labels (the relevance of total and soluble nutrient contents) 5% of total time 19
Page 1 and 2: CONTENTS Page General Information I
Page 3 and 4: FACTS SYLLABUS & INFORMATION Introd
Page 5 and 6: FACTS SCHEME - OBJECTIVES The overa
Page 7 and 8: FACTS TERMINOLOGY AND DEFINITIONS R
Page 9 and 10: THE BASIS® DILPOMA IN AGRONOMY Bot
Page 11 and 12: The form should be presented to the
Page 13 and 14: Pre-FACTS Training Before taking a
Page 15 and 16: THE NATIONAL SYLLABUS The overall a
Page 17: Aim MODULE 2 - ORGANIC NUTRIENT SOU
Page 21 and 22: • demonstrate an awareness of mar
Page 23 and 24: Aim MODULE 6 - THE TRANSPORT, STORA
Page 25 and 26: Aim MODULE 8 - CODE OF GOOD AGRICUL
Page 27 and 28: SAMPLE FERTILISER SCENARIO The foll
Page 29 and 30: REFERENCE MATERIALS The following l
Page 31 and 32: BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Landsmans
Page 33 and 34: The FACTS qualification (by examina
Page 35 and 36: CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE IN FERTIL
Page 37 and 38: The following Colleges, Trainers an

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