Program Overview

Certificate of Competence

Transport of Animals by Road (Short Journey)

Who is this course for?

Legislation, which came into force in 2007, has rules covering the movement of animals. This affects those who move animals as part of farm business activities. It requires anyone transporting animals over 65km for up to 8 hours to have an accredited qualification endorsed for the relevant species being transported.

Online assessment can take place at your own convenience and covers all species (cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, horses and gamebirds)

Course content

• Risk assessment and legal requirements
• Responsibilities when transporting animals
• Planning a short journey by road
• Checking animals and their fitness to travel
• Causes and signs of stress in animals
• Space allowances, stocking densities and segregation requirements
• Handling and animal welfare in travel
• Post journey requirements.

Duration

3-4 hours

Online delivery

You can choose to study this course online. However, the online training covers the course only, and an assessment must be booked separately.

Cost

In person: £350 Online: £71.94 Note: the online training fee covers the course only, to book an assessment please contact Cost of examination: £125 (invoiced separately)

Dates

Course dates arranged as required

Program Details

• Program Name: Certificate of Competence in Transport of Animals by Road (Short Journey)
• Program Type: Short Course
• Duration: 3-4 hours
• Delivery: In-person or online
• Cost: £350 (in-person), £71.94 (online), £125 (examination)
• Assessment: Online assessment (separate booking required)
• Species Covered: Cattle, sheep, pigs, poultry, horses, and gamebirds
• Legislation: Compliant with 2007 legislation covering animal movement
• Accreditation: Accredited qualification endorsed for relevant species