NPTC Certificate of Competence in the Transport of Animals by road - short and long journeys
Defra and EU regulations mean that those who transport animals in connection with an economic activity need to have a certificate confirming that they are competent to do so. There are 2 levels of certification:
- Short journey - over 65 km/40miles but under 8 hrs duration
- Long journey - over 65k/40 miles and over 8 hrs duration
We offer on-line multiple choice computer-based assessment for the NPTC Short Journey certificate. This covers knowledge of the following:
- Risk assessments and legal requirements
- responsibilities when transporting animals
- planning a short journey by road
- suitability of the vehicle
- checking animals and fitness to travel
- causes, signs and prevention of stress in animals
- space allowances, stocking densities and segregation requirements
- handling and animal welfare in transit
- post-journey requirements
- how to avoid unnecessary stress to stock during transport, including rest, food and water
- how to care for casualty animals
We can arrange Long Journey assessments as required by the individual candidate. This consists of 3 units:
- Principles of transporting animlals by road on long journeys, covering all the sections as above. This can be taken on-line as above, or assessed verbally
- Specific practices involved in long journeys
- Practical assessment driving an animal transport vehicle
Please contact Lynne House on 01395 562347 or email shortcourses@bicton.ac.uk for further information
| B/L | Course | Start | Finish | Time | Duration | Cost | Location | |
| B | NPTC Transport of Livestock SHORT Journey | By arrangement | Please contact customer services to arrange |
1.45 - 3.00 pm | 1 hr | £55.00 | Bicton College | |
| B | NPTC Transport of Livestock LONG Journey | By arrangement | Please contact customer services to arrange | £160.00 | By arrangement |