Animal Welfare Training - Certificate of Competence (COC)
The course covers all 7 competencies and provides the theoretical training necessary for obtaining a Certificate of Competence which is achieved by successful completion of this course AND satisfying the Department of Agriculture nominated Veterinary inspector that the “theory” has been satisfactorily applied in practical work situations.
Purpose: To enable participants to comply with EC 1099/2009.
Duration
1 Day
Further information
In-company training only.
Contact kevin.brennan@teagasc.ie
Contact kevin.brennan@teagasc.ie
Structure: A one day Certificate of Competence training workshop focusing on all Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and all Local Authority approved Beef, Lamb, Pork and Equine slaughter premises.
Content:
An intensive workshop on the application of EC 1099/2009 in the domestic abattoir
The Handling and Care of Animals Before they are restrained
The Restraint of Animals for the Purpose of Stunning or Killing
The Stunning of Animals
The Assessment of Effective Stunning
The Shackling or Hoisting of Live Animals
The Bleeding of Live Animals
The Slaughter of Animals in accordance with EC 1099/2009 Article 4(4),slaughter without prior stunning.
The course covers all 7 competencies and provides the theoretical training necessary for obtaining a Certificate of Competence which is achieved by successful completion of this course AND satisfying the Department of Agriculture nominated Veterinary inspector that the “theory” has been satisfactorily applied in practical work situations.
Included in the course is a review of a DVD on the “practicalities” of relevant work place activities and welfare implications on product quality.
Kevin Brennan
Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ashtown, Dublin. D15 KN3K
Email: kevin.brennan@teagasc.ie
Phone: 01 805 9522