Sheep Dipping
Overview:
It covers preparing to dip sheep by demonstrating understanding and knowledge of legislative, welfare and environmental requirements, protective clothing, record keeping, control of external parasites, sheep diseases and dip disposal.
Accreditation: City and Guilds (NPTC)
Course: Self learning with training material provided (this is to be completed prior to attending your pre-booked assessment)
Assessment: Practical & Theory
Price: £495+VAT per person
Assessment will take place at Vicky Anderson Training, DL6 2TD
Candidates will learn the following:
• Using a Sheep Dip Manufacturers’ Product Label/Data Sheet for essential reference.
• Undertaking an assessment of available sheep dip facilities and their operation to the
agreed standards.
• Operating within and complying with the relevant Legislative, Welfare and
Environmental requirements.
• Selecting and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the tasks required
• Completing essential records accurately.
• Stating the identified knowledge that underpins understanding of the control of
common external parasites.
• Stating the identified knowledge that underpins understanding and responsibilities of
sheep diseases, use of sheep dip, handling chemicals/COSHH, Health and Safety,
disposal of sheep dip and environmental protection, and personal precautions.
• Storing sheep dip concentrate safely.
• Preparing equipment and dip area following an acceptable procedure, adding sheep
dip concentrate and working safely without risk to themselves, other personnel, sheep
and other livestock and the environment.
• Carrying out regular checks of equipment and quantity of diluted sheep dip.
• Maintaining dip in good condition, identifying sheep to be dipped, and dipping sheep
effectively, safely and humanely.
• Following a safe disposal procedure for surplus concentrate and diluted sheep dip.
• Carrying out correct procedure for cleaning and checking PPE, and any equipment
used which may have been contaminated with concentrate or diluted sheep dip.
The appropriate authorisation from the appropriate Environmental Regulator must have been granted for the disposal of the sheep dip though there is no requirement for the assessor to check this; it is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure this has been granted.
PPE:
When handling concentrated dips, the operators should wear:
• Non-lined synthetic rubber gloves (heavy duty gauntlet-style PVC or nitrile at least 0.5 mm thick and at least 300 mm long)
• Wellington boots
• Waterproof leggings or trousers made of nitrile or PVC – worn outside of boots
• A waterproof coat or a bib apron made of nitrile or PVC over a boiler suit or similar
• A face shield.
When working with dilute dip wash:
• Wear the same type of gloves, boots, leg and body protective clothing as for
concentrated dips
• Consider wearing a face shield or waterproof hat during dipping to protect your
face, head and hair from splashes.
Cancellation Policy
The full cost of the course is to be paid before the start of the course.
If you cancel your place you will be liable for 100% of the cost. Unless a cancellation is received in writing 14 days prior to the commencement of the course.
