Sheep Dipping - Certificate of Competence

Sheep Dipping - Certificate of Competence

At: Myerscough College (Preston)

Fees: £165 (inc exam fees)

Course Length:
1 Day - Plus a further half day for practical assessement

Please enquire for dates and times of this course

If your employment or as an individual you need to buy sheep dip or take part in the dipping of sheep, you must hold a Certificate of Competence. Those successfully completing both the theory and practical assessments, will be awarded with the City & Guilds NPTC LEVEL 2 AWARD IN THE SAFE USE OF SHEEP DIP

Course Content

• Manufacturers Product Label/Data Sheets
• Assessment of sheep dip facilities and their operation
• Relevant Legislative, Welfare, and Environmental requirements
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Completing records accurately.
• Control of common external parasites and sheep diseases
• Handling chemicals/COSHH, Health & Safety, environmental protection, and personal precautions
• Storing sheep dip chemicals safely
• Preparing equipment and dip area, adding sheep dip chemicals, and working safely
• Regular checks of equipment
• Identify sheep to be dipped and dip sheep effectively, safely and humanely
• Safe disposal procedure for surplus concentrate and diluted sheep dip
• Correct procedure for cleaning PPE and equipment

Additional Information

The theory assessment is usual taken on the same day at the end of the training course as an online PC assessment. The Practical assessment is taken later by arrangement. Details of this and the equipment that you will need to provide for your practical assessment will be given to you as you attend the training.

It is advised that pregnant women should avoid close contact with sheep during lambing periods.

Pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep during lambing may risk their own health and that of their unborn child, from infections that can occur in some ewes.

Although the number of reports of these infections and human miscarriages resulting from contact with sheep are extremely small, it is important that pregnant women are aware of the potential risks associated with close contact with sheep during lambing.

Please see attached links for further information, please pass on any relevant information to your students.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2010/hse-defra.htm

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/advice-to-pregnant-women-during-lambing-season

How To Apply or Enquire Please enquire about applying for this course to: The Short Course Unit, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone:01995 642255 Email:shortcourses@myerscough.ac.uk Special Education Needs and Disability - Short Courses Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Regrettably the College does not receive funding for the provision of learning support for students with additional learning needs attending Short Courses, which are run on a full-cost basis. The College's Learning Support Service may be able to provide support but it is the responsibility of the student to meet the cost. For further details contact 01995 642222 ext 2045 (or email learningsupport@myerscough.ac.uk) with details of support requirements and the relevant course.

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.