BASIS Foundation Award - Organic Farming 2024

Autumn 2024 Course Dates
09:00 – 5:00pm Tuesday 3rd to Friday 6th December

Launched in June 2021 the Foundation Award in Organic Farming is the result of joint working between OF&G, Abacus Agriculture and independent awarding body in food production and land management, BASIS.

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Course Delivery

This course is delivered by BASIS approved trainers with each course lasting 3.5 days.

The training will be provided as participatory training in small groups. This will be supported by independent study, for example using the recommended reading list and online training resources provided.

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Online Examination

Examination is delivered through BASIS’s online exam service provider. Course participants will be required to supply their own laptop to access the BASIS exam portal via Wi-Fi. Before the examination you will be required to show two separate forms of suitable identification (passport, driving licence, bank statement) to log on and set up your own personal examination account which BASIS will send details of prior to attending.

The online exam consists of 40 multiple choice questions (40% of the total marks) and three structured short-answer questions (60% of the total marks) with a time allowance of 90 minutes. This will be a closed book exam and candidates must achieve a mark of 70% or more to achieve a pass. Participants are required to bring their own laptops.

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Open to all farmers and advisers looking to enhance their knowledge and expertise specific to organic systems, the qualification will act as a stepping-stone towards more advanced certifications in the future.

The award will provide a comprehensive introduction to organic farming and organic legislation, primarily crop and livestock production, soil management and conversion planning.

Candidates will complete five modules via training delivered in small groups, supported by independent study, over four days.

Successful completion of the training, followed with a written examination, will allow candidates to join the BASIS Professional Register of Organic Farmers and Advisers as associate members, which demonstrates a commitment to professional development in the organic sector.

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For more information and to enquire about booking a place please contact admin@ofgorganic.org

Further reading:

BASIS Foundation Award in Organic Farming