Course overview
1 Day Training followed by a City & Guilds NPTC Assessment to gain recognition of your skills. The course is divided into two compulsory outcomes.
The Principles of Basic Stockmanship and Welfare - assessed by computer based multiple choice questioning via online assessment.Carry Out Basic Stockmanship and Welfare Activities assessed via one-to-one oral questioning and observation of practical performance with an approved independent assessor.Course contentHousing Requirements - the stockperson when carrying out routine practical livestock duties on a day to day basis taking in to account safety of themselves, other people and the environmentEnvironmental factors and Emergencies - Demonstrate knowledge of the procedures to be followed in the event of each of the following emergenciesFive Welfare Needs - identify those key aspects of legislation which apply to themselves, other people, the environment and the wellbeing of livestockwww.seltc.co.ukDealing with abortion – Demonstrate knowledge of signs, principal causes, risk to persons and infected animalsHealth Care and Welfare - the stockperson when carrying out routine practical livestock duties, ensuring the well being of livestock under their controlBiosecurity & Vermin Control PracticalCarry out basic stockmanship an welfare activities