Course overview
The course covers legal requirements and responsibilities covering animal and poultry health and welfare during transport. If you are involved in the transportation of animals by road on short journeys (over 65km and up to 8 hours duration) this qualification will ensure you meet the requirement for a Certificate of Competence outlined in the Council Regulation (EC) No1/2005 on the Protection of Animals During Transport and the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006.The qualification is species-specific (e.g. cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, horses, game birds) covering the following topics:
Legal requirements and responsibilitiesResponsibilities when transporting animalsPlanning a long journey by roadSuitability of the vehicleChecking animals and fitness to travelCauses and signs of stress in animalsSpace allowances, stocking densities and segregation requirementsHandling and animal welfare in transitPost-journey requirementsThe training will be followed by the NPTC online multiple-choice test.At the time of booking candidates should identify which category they require:Cattle / Cattle & Sheep / Game Birds / Goats / Horses / Pigs / Poultry / Sheep
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