Varieties and seeds courses
NIAB has trained many generations of crop inspectors and seed analysts from across the UK agricultural industry. Our training, including refresher courses, is based around the seed certification schemes. We train more than 300 crop inspectors each year, who go on to officially check the various levels of certified seed that are sold in the UK, with 550 field plots set-aside specifically for training purposes. Courses are also available on seed sampling, grain variety identification, seed analysis and seed certification administration.
Training courses 2024
SEED CERTIFICATION AND CROP INSPECTORS
For further information and to book places email cert.training [at] niab.com
| Course | Course date | Exam date | Application deadline |
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CEREAL CROP INSPECTORS |
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| Initial - Part 1 (online) | 29/1/24-2/2/24 | 2/2/24 | 8/1/24 |
| Initial - Part 2 (plots) | 19/6/24 | 19/6/24 | 8/1/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 1 (online) | 15/2/24 | 15/2/24 | 25/1/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 2 (plots) | 20/6/24 | 20/6/24 | 25/1/24 |
SEED CERTIFICATION ADMINISTRATION |
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| Course | 23/10/24 | N/A | 2/10/24 |
HERBAGE CROP INSPECTORS |
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| Initial - Part 1 (online) | 27/2/24 | 27/2/24 | 6/2/24 |
| Initial - Part 2 (plots) | 8/5/24 | 8/5/24 | 6/2/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 1 (online) | 27/2/24 | 27/2/24 | 6/2/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 2 (plots) | 8/5/24 | 8/5/24 | 6/2/24 |
PULSES CROP INSPECTORS |
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| Initial - Part 1 (online) | 29/2/24 | 29/2/24 | 8/2/24 |
| Initial - Part 2 (plots) | 5/6/24 | 5/6/24 | 8/2/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 1 (online) | 29/2/24 | 29/2/24 | 8/2/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 2 (plots) | 5/6/24 | 5/6/24 | 8/2/24 |
FODDER AND OILSEEDS CROP INSPECTORS |
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| Initial - Part 1 (online) | 24/9/24 | 24/9/24 | 3/9/24 |
| Initial - Part 2 (plots) | 2/10/24 | 2/10/24 | 3/9/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 1 (online) | 24/9/24 | 24/9/24 | 3/9/24 |
| Higher licenced, licenced retest - Part 2 (plots) | 2/10/24 | 2/10/24 | 3/9/24 |
SEED SAMPLING
For further information and to book places email lsscourse [at] niab.com
2nd April 2024
Candidate will be sent a programme and log-in for the NIAB training platform to access online course material, this must be viewed before attending the course / exam in the candidate’s own location (Minimum time 7hrs)
11th & 12th April 2024
NIAB staff will be available online for any questions. Contact lsscourse [at] niab.com or message on the NIAB Training platform.
16th, 17th & 18th April 2024
Candidates will need to attend on one of the above dates at NIAB Park Farm, Histon, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9NZ. The day of attendance will include practical demonstration (spearing and riffling) and a question-and-answer session covering areas of the theory presentations, followed by a theory and practical examination in the afternoon.
Cost = £765