NPTC Level 2 Award in the Transport of Animals by Road (Short Journeys) – Lantra or City & Guilds
Assessment & e-learning (online course)
Animal Transport Certificate of Competence which is required for the transportation of animals for commercial purposes.
This livestock qualification has a strong emphasis on animal welfare and incorporate the “Five Freedoms” as defined by the Farm Animal Welfare Council where appropriate. The ‘Five Freedoms’ define ideal states, but provide a comprehensive framework for animal welfare . They are: • Freedom from fear and distress • Freedom from pain, injury and disease • Freedom from hunger and thirst • Freedom from discomfort • Freedom to express normal behaviour We offer a range of qualifications covering legislative and non legislative requirements to meet the needs of good livestock husbandry.
The Welfare of Animal in Transport Regulation covers the transport of all live vertebrate animals (excluding humans) within the EU that takes place in connection with an economic activity. The vertebrate family includes all creatures which are mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish. 1.2. Those involved in economic activity will include farmers, livestock hauliers, those who move domestic equines in connection with professional riding, livery, stabling, those involved in commercial pet breeding or racing (e.g. dog racing), or those moving animals used in films, zoos and leisure parks.
The EU Regulation does not apply to the transport of animals when this is not in connection with an economic activity or to the transport of non-vertebrate animals. Non-vertebrates are animals such as insects, worms, crustaceans (e.g. crab, lobster), cephalopods (e.g. octopus, squid) and molluscs (e.g. shellfish, snails). However, a general duty of care provision protecting non-vertebrates and animals involved in non-commercial movements from injury or unnecessary suffering is included in domestic legislation (Article 4 of WATEO 2006 and parallel legislation in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland). Anyone transporting animals must ensure that they are transported in conditions suitable for the species concerned.
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