FACTS Northern Ireland - Basis

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