The following General CPD modules are available to qualified SQPs, before beginning please ensure that you have read our ‘earning CPD points‘ information.
FIRST click on a unit title to begin studying. Beneath each unit you will find a multiple choice quiz which is automatically marked. The pass mark for all modules in order to gain the available CPD points is 100%. (You may take the test more than once should you fail to reach 100% on your first attempt).
General Training
| Module 1 | Technical Review: Broad-leaved weed control in grass (ID:136 – First Published February 2016) |
| LEARNING OBJECTIVES > Why broad-leaved weeds need controlling in grassland > Why herbicide choice is becoming more limited > The change in rules regarding who can use professional pesticide products This module has been accredited with 1 CPD point and 2 BASIS points and is correct at the point of going to press (February 2016). This article has been brought to you by crop protection specialists at Dow AgroSciences | |
| Unit 1 | Broad-Leaved Weed Control in Grass (2 CPD points and 2 BASIS points) |
| Module 2 | Technical Review: Understanding Copper (ID:135 – First Published June 2015) |
| LEARNING OBJECTIVES > Understanding copper: poor performance in cattle and sheep can be caused by insufficient copper intake. > Discover the clinical signs and what can be done. This module has been accredited with 2 CPD points and is correct at the point of going to press (June 2015). This article has been brought to you by Dr Elizabeth Berry, Animax Company Veterinary Surgeon | |
| Unit 1 | Technical Review: Understanding Copper (2 CPD points) |
| Module 3 | Technical Review: Perennial Weed Control in Grassland (ID:138 – First Published April 2016) |
| LEARNING OBJECTIVES > To recognise the six worst perennial weeds affecting grassland productivity and animal health > To learn how to control them This module has been accredited with 1 CPD point and 2 BASIS points and is correct at the point of going to press (April 2016). This article has been brought to you by crop protection specialists at Dow AgroSciences | |
| Unit 1 | Technical Review: Perennial Weed Control in Grassland (1 CPD point and 2 BASIS points) |
| Module 4 | Controlling Weeds in Grassland (ID:132 – First Published April 2015.) |
| Learning Objectives > Know which perennial weeds are potentially harmful to livestock. > Learn how to achieve long-lasting weed control. > Pick up tips for effective application of herbicides. This module has been accredited with 1 CPD point and 2 BASIS points. It is correct at the point of going to press (April 2015). This article has been brought to you by crop protection specialists at Dow AgroSciences | |
| Unit 1 | Controlling Weeds in Grassland (1 CPD point and 2 BASIS points) |
| Module 5 | Broad-Leaved Weed Control in Grass: (ID:129 – First published February 2015) |
| Learning Objectives > Understand why growing as much grass as possible is vital for dairy, beef and sheep farmers. > Identify the problem broad-leaved weeds that grow in grass fields. > Know the best way to tackle them. This module has been accredited with 2 CPD points and 2 BASIS points. It is correct at the point of going to press (February 2015). This article has been brought to you by crop protection specialists at Dow AgroSciences | |
| Unit 1 | Technical Review: Broad-Leaved Weed Control in Grass (1 CPD point and 2 BASIS points) |
| Module 6 | Weed control in grassland (ID:146 – First Published April 2017 |
| This module has been accredited with 1 CPD point and 1 BASIS point and is correct at the point of going to press (April 2017). This article has been brought to you by crop protection specialists at Dow AgroSciences | |
| Unit 1 | Weed control in grassland (1 CPD point & 1 BASIS point) |
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