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Time is Running Out
From the end of April, any business involved in the transportation of animals in connection with an economic activity could be liable to a £5000 fine and/or 6 months imprisonment if they do not hold the correct certificate of competence.
In response to this, Lantra Awards has developed a Level 2 certificate of competence qualification and are currently offering assessments enabling drivers and attendants to meet the appropriate levels needed for European Council Regulations, Welfare of Animals During Transport 1/2005.
Time is running out for those who need the certificate. With over 500 training providers across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, Lantra Awards is able to offer training courses as well as the certificate of competence qualification in locations across the UK.
Lantra Awards have developed a Level 2 certificate of competence entitled Welfare of Animals During Transport. The purpose of this qualification (accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority and approved by DEFRA and the Welsh Assembly) is to enable drivers and attendants using road vehicles for transporting farm animals, birds and horses in connection with an economic activity to meet the requirements of European Council Regulation 1/2005. The Lantra Awards certificate of competence is broken down into the two key areas as defined in the EC regulations:
Short journey
Long journey
Do you know the new regulation?
?Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations requires that from 5 January 2008 transporters of vertebrate animals in connection with an economic activity and market assembly centre staff handling animals are trained in the relevant technical provisions of the Regulation?. This aim is achieved through the development of relevant skills and knowledge that address the competences as listed in Annexes I, II and III of the DEFRA Guidance; Part 2L Training and Competence Requirements under Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 on the protection of animals during transport and related operations.
For more information concerning the EC 1/2005 Regulation, please visit www.defra.gov.uk.
Enforcement
Enforcement of the regulation has been withdrawn until the end of April 2008 due to outbreaks of Bluetongue and Foot and Mouth.
Definitions
Short is defined as a journey which is over 65km and under 8 hours in duration. Long is defined as any journey above 8 hours.
Short Journey
The Lantra Awards certificate of competence covers the following species:
- Cattle
- Sheep
- Horses
- Pigs
- Goats
- Birds
Short journey assessment is available either as a paper based or on-line multiple choice question paper.
Long Journey
The long journey certificate of competence covers the following species:
- Cattle
- Sheep
- Horses
- Pigs
- Goats
- Birds
Long journey assessment requires completion of the knowledge based test paper and a practical assessment.
Do you need training?
A classroom based training certificate of attendance can already be obtained through Lantra Awards (Animals in Transit course code CLAN01X).
What should I do next?
For further information and to register your interest, please visit www.animalsonthemove.co.uk or contact Lantra Awards on 024 7641 9703.