BASIS 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:          16th, 17th, 18th, 19th November   - in person

                        24th November – online session

Exam:      

December 2^nd  - online written exam.

December 3^rd  - online viva. 

Both exams are conducted online  

Cost  

£1,428 (includes tuition & exam)

Please note that exam candidates must hold a FACTS Certificate.

Course Description

This course aims to give further insight into how to make farming and production systems more resilient through an increased understanding of how soil functions as an ecosystem. The course takes a particular focus on soil life; the thriving soil food web, which is vital for successful and sustainable farming on our soils.

 

The course will equip candidates with an understanding of the relationship between soil physical, chemical and biological processes that contribute to a healthy soil. The course counts as and Advanced level course towards the BASIS Diploma.

 

Content

 

·        Soil physical and chemical properties

·        Soil organic matter and the carbon cycle

·        Nitrogen and phosphorus cycles

·        Soil microbiota, mesobiota and macrobiota

·        Methods of soil assessment

·        Soil health management and remediation practices