FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis
FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis
FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis
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<strong>FACTS</strong> SYLLABUS & INFORMATION<br />
Introduction<br />
<strong>FACTS</strong> is an independent non-statutory certification Scheme for advisers in plant nutrient management. It<br />
was established in 1993 following discussions with the trade associations connected with the industry and<br />
BASIS® (Registration) Ltd. At the present time there is no legal requirement for advisers and sellers to be<br />
certificated; however it was considered that setting up such a scheme was the responsible action to take in<br />
light of the environmental pressures and increasing technical requirements. The Scheme and initiative are<br />
fully supported by Defra and the Environment Agency.<br />
The <strong>FACTS</strong> Scheme is administered on behalf of the industry by BASIS® (Registration) Ltd which has<br />
administered a similar scheme for the pesticides industry since 1978. <strong>FACTS</strong> is controlled by a<br />
Management Committee that is chaired by an independent chairman with representatives of trade<br />
associations from the industry, including representatives from (AIC) Agricultural Industries Confederation.<br />
ADAS, the Association of Independent Crop Consultants (AICC), the Department for Environment Food and<br />
Rural Affairs (Defra), the Environment Agency (EA), the National Farmers Union (NFU), National Association<br />
of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC), the National Association of Principal Agricultural Education Officers<br />
(NAPAEO) and the Potash Development Association (PDA).<br />
Whistle Blowing Policy<br />
BASIS (Registration) Ltd is committed to the highest standards of openness and accountability. Therefore,<br />
we expect employees, candidates and others who work with BASIS who have serious concerns about any<br />
aspect of our work voice those concerns.<br />
To this effect BASIS has a whistle Blowing Policy. This procedure is designed to allow concerns of a public<br />
interest kind within BASIS to be raised, investigated and where appropriate, acted upon. Complaints may<br />
be any member of staff, candidates or those contracted to provide services to BASIS.<br />
To view the full Whistle Blowing Policy go to:<br />
http://www.basis-reg.co.uk/media/documents/430/index.html<br />
Dyslexia Policy<br />
BASIS (Registration) Ltd allows students diagnosed with Dyslexia to request special examination<br />
arrangements. Proof of dyslexia is required a minimum of 4 weeks before the exam date so that BASIS can<br />
provide special examination arrangements if required.<br />
For a full copy of our Dyslexia Policy please go to:<br />
http://www.basis-reg.co.uk/media/documents/TM%2015%20BASIS%20Dyslexia%20Policy%20-<br />
%20Sept%202011.pdf<br />
BASIS® is a registered trademark of BASIS® (Registration) Limited. All rights reserved.<br />
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