FACTS online assessment

[7800]

anyone done the above, just had an email reminder from BASIS
can it be done without tuition
hope so as got to be done by end may
I ignored it last year as they dreamt it up in the middle of harvest

 

[Woodlander]

anyone done the above, just had an email reminder from BASIS
can it be done without tuition
hope so as got to be done by end may
I ignored it last year as they dreamt it up in the middle of harvest

Yes, it can be done without tuition. This year it is mainly based on RB209. Have the organic manure, arable and grassland books to hand. Either hard copy or PDF (Ctrl f is useful[emoji6]). I think you get two attempts, and the time allotted goes quickly if you're having to search through the books for the answer!)

 

[B'o'B]

@Woodlander 's advice is very good advice to follow.

 

[Gong Farmer]

Not compulsory though, a FACTS adviser at least won't lose his qualification if he doesn't do it by the deadline.

 

[7800]

Not compulsory though, a FACTS adviser at least won't lose his qualification if he doesn't do it by the deadline.

why have they done it then if not compulsory ?

 

[B'o'B]

From the email FACTS sent me...

"Further to our recent correspondence regarding the introduction of the new FQAs Themes and Online Assessment required for retaining FQA Status, we are writing to inform you of how, and when, you will be able to access your FQA Online Assessment."​

 

[B'o'B]

The results email also stated that I had now achieved FQA Status for the coming year, so I'm not sure @Fromebridge is right.

 

[clemmo]

It’s fairly simple and straight forward may be worth refreshing the RB209 in your mind though!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I did a days training with Dr Jim Lewis and managed to pass it that evening after I got home.

Can’t say we learnt anything new but it definitely helped.

 

[robbie]

I've provisionally booked to do my FACTS qualification this coming winter with Dr jim. What is involved people have said to read and memorize rb209 but is there other stuff I should learn before hand??

Also they say it's harder than basis is this correct???

 

[clemmo]

as long as you are familiar with RB209 you will be fine, all the exams are based on the content of the RB209

 

[B'o'B]

I've provisionally booked to do my FACTS qualification this coming winter with Dr jim. What is involved people have said to read and memorize rb209 but is there other stuff I should learn before hand??

Also they say it's harder than basis is this correct???

Different to BASIS. More of a short sharp shock, lots to learn very quickly. Where as BASIS tends to be longer with less intensity. You need to keep up with revision for both though.

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I've provisionally booked to do my FACTS qualification this coming winter with Dr jim. What is involved people have said to read and memorize rb209 but is there other stuff I should learn before hand??

Also they say it's harder than basis is this correct???

Jim Lewis is great. I went completely wet behind the ears and passed.

 

[Brisel]

Different to BASIS. More of a short sharp shock, lots to learn very quickly. Where as BASIS tends to be longer with less intensity. You need to keep up with revision for both though.

I agree with this. BASIS is a broad subject but FACTS is narrower and more in depth. Don't worry about memorising RB209 but know how to use it & where to look up the data on what you require. Expect to be doing a fair bit of desk based recs and adjusting them for winter rainfall, previous cropping, manures etc.

 

[pebble]

Next years FACTS assessment looks a little more challenging though...

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Bugger. Go on.......

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Don't worry, just opened the email!