BASISBASIS and FACTS Short CoursesThrough LIAT, the University of Lincoln is committed to developing the higher-level skills that the agricultural and food manufacturing industries' need in the 21st century. Our experts deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in a variety of disciplines utilising in turn the University of Lincoln’s far-reaching industry links to explore career options. We also provide essential professional development to working farmers and agronomists through our accredited BASIS and FACTS courses run at the University of Lincoln’s Riseholme Campus where LIAT maintain their headquarters. The 200 hectare estate features woodlands, grasslands, watercourses, as well as a working farm and agricultural field station. It offers an ideal setting for supporting the training courses as well as testing farm innovations, crop trials and experimentation. BASISBASIS Certificate in Sustainable Land ManagementDescriptionBASIS Certificate in Sustainable Land Management Please ensure that your booking form has been received and accepted before paying for your course. If you have any queries please contact Iain Gould IGould@lincoln.ac.uk or LIAT enquiries liatenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk Full course details can be found https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/bascesnc/
Dates for 2025
Course: 4th December - half day online (morning) 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th December – in person delivery 12th December –online mock vivas (afternoon)
Exam: December 18th, 2025 (online written paper)
December 19th, 2025 (online viva).
Cost
£1,440 (includes tuition plus exam fee)
BASIS Quality of SoilsDescriptionBASIS Quality of Soils Please ensure that your booking form has been received and accepted before paying for your course. If you have any queries please contact Iain Gould IGould@lincoln.ac.uk or LIAT enquiries liatenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk Full course details can be found https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/basqusnc/ Dates for 2026
Course: January 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd - in person January 27th – online session
Exam: February 5th - 2½ hour written paper.
February 6th - 20 minute viva.
Both exams are conducted online.
Cost
£1,410 (includes tuition & exam) Please note that exam candidates must hold a FACTS Certificate.
BASIS Soil and Water Management ADescriptionBASIS Certificate in Soil and Water Management Please ensure that your booking form has been received and accepted before paying for your course. If you have any queries please contact Iain Gould IGould@lincoln.ac.uk or LIAT enquiries liatenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk Full course details can be found https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/basswmnc/ Dates for 2025
Course: September 18th 19th, 30th and October 1st
Exam: October 8th - written papers, conducted online.
Cost
£1,370 (includes tuition & exam) There are no entry requirements for BASIS Soil & Water, although it is recommended candidates hold a FACTS Certificate.
BASIS Soil and Water Management BDescriptionBASIS Certificate in Soil and Water Management Please ensure that your booking form has been received and accepted before paying for your course. If you have any queries please contact Iain Gould IGould@lincoln.ac.uk or LIAT enquiries liatenquiries@lincoln.ac.uk Full course details can be found https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/course/basswmnc/
Dates for 2026
Course: February 23rd and 24th, March 5th and 6th
Exam: March 11th - written papers, conducted online. March 13th - vivas, conducted face-to-face at our Riseholme Campus.
Cost
£1,370 (includes tuition & exam) There are no entry requirements for BASIS Soil & Water, although it is recommended candidates hold a FACTS Certificate.
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