Transport of Animals by Road – Short Journeys

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Transport of Animals by Road – Short Journeys

Who is this for?

If you are involved in the transportation of animals by road on short journeys (over 65km and up to 8 hours duration), successful completion of this qualification will ensure you meet the requirement for a Certificate of Competence outlined in the Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the Protection of Animals During Transport and the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006.

You will choose which species you will be transporting; if you are transporting multiple species unfortunately you will need to sit the assessment more than once.

Duration:

1 hour City & Guilds NPTC Computerised Test.

Training is not provided.

Attendees:

Max. number per sitting = 6

Venue:

This is normally completed at mwmac Ltd, near Builth Wells, Powys.

If you have a group of people, we are able, in some instances, to run these tests at your premises, as long as there is electric and enough space available.

Pre-requisites:

None

Qualification:

NPTC Level 2 Award in the Transport of Animals by Road (Short Journeys)

CERTIFICATE TYPE:

City & Guilds NPTC Qualification Certificate

OBJECTIVES:

The test covers:

Legal requirements
Journey planning
Vehicle suitability
Fitness to travel
Causes and signs of stress in animals
Space allowances and stocking densities
Handling and animal welfare in transit and post journey

Assessment Information Sheet:

Assessment Information Sheet – Transport of Animals (short journeys)