Accreditation is open to any individual adviser who meets the entry criteria. This encompasses technical, business management and consultancy skills. Inherent to accreditation is the recognition of skills outwith pure agriculture.
Farm business adviser profile
A profile of a farm business adviser has been developed based on core competencies mapped to industry standards, educational qualifications and relevant business management and technical knowledge/expertise. This is summarised below.
Qualifications
- Educated to a minimum of HND level or equivalent
Experience
- Proven track record of delivering business management advice, with the equivalent of at least 2 years full-time delivery of business management consultancy
- Proven ability to establish, appraise and understand the relative strengths and weaknesses of a business
- Demonstrable experience of developing potential strategies and plans to enhance business performance
- Current knowledge/experience of the agricultural industry including the key regulatory, environmental and subsidy regimes in Scotland.
Core Competencies
- Client focused;
- Is credible and influencing;
- Possesses good critical reasoning;
- Excellent communication and planning skills;
- Good at managing and maintaining professional relationships;
- Possesses drive and enthusiasm.
Other requirements
- IT literate with access to computer, email and telephone;
- Be mobile;
- Can demonstrate current Professional Indemnity Insurance.
What are the benefits of accreditation?
Only advisers who are accreditated through FBAASS can deliver grant aided whole farm business advice through the Whole Farm Review scheme.
Accreditation gives quality assurance and demonstrates that you fulfil the strict entry criteria needed to gain membership.
Commitment to CPD keeps your skills levels up to date.
Entry in the database of accredited advisers.
How much does accreditation cost?
There is an annual accreditation fee of £200 + VAT.
A non refundable administrative fee of £50 + VAT is required upon application.
What is the accreditation process?
You will be required to complete a detailed application form and provide evidence of educational qualifications and relevant business management and technical knowledge/expertise. 3 copies of recently (within the previous 18 months) completed business plans (made anonymous). These should contain at least 2 farm business plans.
How does the accreditation process work?
Upon receipt of your application form the assessment of your application takes 4 steps:
1. Assessment of application form
2. Assessment of 3 recently completed business plans. (Within 18 months)
3. Verification of references, technical certificates etc.
How do I apply for accreditation?
You can obtain the Adviser Handbook and application form in a variety of ways:
Telephone 01738 553311
e-mail: fbaass@lantra.co.uk
Write: The Registrar, FBAASS, Lantra, Newlands, Scone, Perth, PH2 6NL
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