Join Plantlife at North Barrow Community Hall on Wed 9th July 2025 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.

This mock assessment will mirror closely the FISC assessment. Although you will not get an official FISC score from this mock, you will have the full FISC experience so that when you are ready for your assessment, you will know what to expect.

If you have any questions before you secure your place, or want to discuss any adjustments that would support you to take part, contact rachel.jones@plantlife.org.uk.

A note on marking - the assessor will support you to mark your mock assessment on the day, and you will leave knowing your overall mock FISC score.

The assessor for this FISC is Sarah Shuttleworth, Specialist Botanical Advisor at Plantlife.

Note: this is a MOCK FISC, any level indicated is for guidance only and cannot be used in any official capacity. A FISC level can only be awarded when undertaking a real FISC assessment run by an approved FISC Provider and Assessor.

This event is being run by Plantlife Biodiversity Consultants.

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Plantlife Mock FISC Assessment: Somerset