Transport of Livestock by Road
About the Qualification
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From 1st July 1998 it became a requirement under the Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order (WATO) 1997, for
“…anyone who transports cattle, sheep, pigs, goats or horses on journeys of 8 hours or more, to entrust animals only to the care of staff who have demonstrated that they are qualified to handle, transport, care for and safeguard the welfare of the animals”.
This Award has been approved by DEFRA for the assessment of the fifteen operator competences listed in the WATO Guidance Notes.
WATO includes those in the industry who are self employed, including independent livestock hauliers and farmers having their own stock.
Livestock Farm Assurance Schemes and supermarkets are increasingly requiring that all livestock within their scheme are transported only by drivers who have achieved the Certificate of Competence.
A candidate must hold the relevant Department of Transport Driving License if they are to drive a livestock transporter vehicle on the road whilst undertaking the assessment activities in unit 4.
Qualification in the Use of Veterinary Medicines
About the Qualification
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Every person who has responsibility for the health, welfare and care of animals will undoubtedly on some occasion be required to administer a veterinary medicine.
This Qualification aims to certificate those people and accredit their competence in using. storing and accounting for veterinary medicines correctly and safely. It highlights the essential requirement to administer veterinary medicines correctly with due care for the animal’s welfare and maintain accurate records of animals treated.
The Qualification
The Qualification is designed to establish that the candidate has:
- The relevant knowledge and understanding to be able to plan and supervise the safe use and storage of veterinary medicines.
- The ability to implement and monitor the safe use and storage of veterinary medicines.
The Qualification is divided into:
A practical assessment
An online assessment
Pest Control
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This is a nationally recognised accredited qualification which aims to demonstrate and assess the competence of the operator to safely and correctly control rats, mice, rabbits, grey squirrels and moles using a variety of techniques including poisons.
The Qualification
The Qualification includes recognition of damage caused by a specific pest, typical habitats, nature and source of pest infestation at a particular site, carrying out a risk assessment and demonstration of a variety of control of methods. An Assessment Schedule for the qualification can be found by Contacting Us.
The Qualification is divided into five compulsory units:
Unit 1 – Reasons for controlling vertebrate pests and responsibilities under legislation.
Unit 2 – Characteristics of chosen species.
Unit 3 – Site survey.
Unit 4 – Control methods
Unit 5 – Application of Hazardous Substances for Vertibrate Pest Control.
The Safe Use of Sheep Dips
About the Qualification
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Chemicals used to prevent and treat sheep scab and other parasites are potentially hazardous. It is essential that in order to protect the health of the operator, the sheep and to minimise environmental pollution, the process of sheep dipping is carried out correctly and safely.
The Qualification was designed specifically to meet the legal requirements applying to the purchase and use of sheep dips. It provides evidence that the certificate holder understands and can comply with the responsibilities imposed by the legislation.
Modules in the Qualification
Part 1 Verbal Assessment
Carried out on a one Candidate to one Assessor basis using oral questions in the vicinity of a sheep dip, plus a practical assessment of adding concentrate chemical to the dip.
Part 2 Written Paper
Assessment of the fundamental job related knowledge which candidates are required to have in relation to the safe use of sheep dips before, during and after dipping.
Part 3 Practical Test
A practical assessment of the candidate’s ability to use, store and dispose of sheep dips safely. They will be advised by the Assessment Centre of the time, date and place when the assessment will be conducted. It will take the form of a ‘practical test’ and will involve the dipping of sheep.
Assessment of Part 1 and Part 2 is available on a year round basis.
Assessment of Part 3 may only be undertaken during accepted dipping seasons.