Animal Transport by Road: Short Journeys

Animal Transport by Road, Short Journeys

The welfare of animals during transport is protected by retained EU legislation. Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 stipulates the importance of the protection of animals during transport and related operations.

The regulation requires that the transporters of live vertebrate animals, and assembly centre staff handling the animals, in connection with an economic activity, are trained in the relevant technical provisions of the regulation. This qualification will ensure handlers 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.

Who is it for?

The Level 2 Award in Animal Transport by Road, Short Journeys is designed for those who transport cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, or birds for road journeys over 65km and up to 8 hours duration, for economic purposes.

The qualification is species specific and covers:

Fitness for travel
Means of transport
Use of its facilities
Loading, unloading and handling
Watering and feeding
Intervals, journey times and rest periods
Space allowances and documentation

The training for this course is online; it is optional, but advised. The level 2 assessment can be completed remotely, online, or at our training centre.

Course summary

Title: Transport of Animals by Road, short journeys

Assessment: Level 2

Duration:

E-Learning – 4 hours (estimated)

Assessment – 1 hour per exam

Costs:

£70+VAT (optional online learning)

£95+VAT for first animal then

£50+VAT for each additional animal

Location:

Learning is completed online, at your own workplace or home

Exams can be taken online, via ProctorExam (details below) or can be completed at Morton Park

ProctorExam for students, candidates and test takers

Learners will require…

Own computer or laptop for online options (see full requirements at ProctorExam link above)