Program Overview

Transport of Animals by Road (Short Journeys) (City & Guilds) Level 2 Award

Overview

This half-day Level 2 course is NPTC City & Guilds accredited and covers the transportation of animals and/or birds on short road journeys over 65km, up to and including eight hours long.

Full Description

The course covers the following topics:

• Legal requirements and responsibilities
• Responsibilities when transporting animals
• Planning a long journey by road
• Suitability of the vehicle
• Checking animals and fitness to travel
• Causes and signs of stress in animals
• Space allowances, stocking densities and segregation requirements
• Handling and animal welfare in transit
• Post journey requirements

The two-hour training course is followed by a one-hour NPTC online multiple-choice test (27 questions). Candidates must successfully achieve a pass mark of 21/27.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for professionals transporting birds and other animals on short road journeys.

Dates

• Friday 6 June 2025, 9am-12 noon

Where You'll Study

Your Faculty

At Writtle College, our courses blend classroom learning with hands-on experience in specialized fields such as sport, agriculture, horticulture, animal studies, equine studies, conservation, and floristry.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 programs are designed to prepare you for your future career or higher education pathways.

Study on our beautiful countryside campus, with dedicated resource centers and state-of-the-art facilities – and be a part of our supportive community.

Where Can I Study?

Writtle Campus

Our picturesque 150-hectare campus is situated in the heart of the Essex countryside.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

Standard Booking

£140

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

By making a booking, you are declaring yourself medically fit to participate in the course.

When you book, please identify which category you require:

• Cattle
• Cattle and sheep
• Game birds
• Goats
• Horses
• Pigs
• Poultry
• Sheep

An additional fee of £85 will be incurred for each additional unit.