About this Event
Join Plantlife at Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve on Wednesday 24th June 2026 for this Mock FISC (Field Identification Skills Certificate) assessment.
The FISC is a test that assesses your botanical proficiency on a scale from 1 (beginner) to 5 (professional), with a level 6 awarded in exceptional cases. FISC levels are recognised within the environmental sector as the standard tool for assessing botanical survey skills.
Plantlife is pleased to partner with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland(BSBI) as an Approved Provider for the FISC.
A discounted rate is available for students, unwaged and volunteers. If you have any questions before you secure your place, or want to discuss any adjustments that would support you to take part, contact [email protected].
The assessor for this Mock FISC is Sarah Shuttleworth, Specialist Botanical Advisor at Plantlife.
This event is being run by Plantlife Biodiversity Consultants.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Arrive at the assessment centre, meet staff from Plantlife. Refreshments.
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome and briefing
🕑: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Lab test 1 (10 specimens) & Lab test 2 (20 specimens)
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Lab test 1 & 2 self assessment and debrief
🕑: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch
🕑: 12:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Travel - briefing - field assessment (1.5 hours) - return travel
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Refreshments and debrief
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Testwood Lakes Nature Reserve, Brunel Road, Totton, United Kingdom
GBP 107.54 to GBP 134.28
