| Course Name |
Animal Welfare Officer Training |
| Course Provider |
Ashtown Food Research Centre |
| Course Code |
98708 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Teagasc |
| Apply To |
Centre |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Day release |
| Location (Districts) |
Portlaoise, Ashtown, Dublin |
| Course Content |
Expand+A one day Animal Welfare Officer training work shop with a high degree of delegate participation and interaction making use of the principles of accelerated learning (delegate numbers 20 max).
Purpose:
To enable participants comply with EC 1099/2...
Hide-A one day Animal Welfare Officer training work shop with a high degree of delegate participation and interaction making use of the principles of accelerated learning (delegate numbers 20 max).
Purpose:
To enable participants comply with EC 1099/2009 by having an understanding of the context of “modern welfare” and formal training in the role, responsibilities and duties of the Animal Welfare Officer (AWO) and to facilitate companies in complying with the Bord Bia welfare requirements of the new Meat Processors Quality Assurance Standard (MPQAS).
Scope:
Welfare as it applies in Beef, Pork, Sheep, Equine and Poultry abattoirs.
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| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
To book a place on this training course please complete the online booking form
Alternatively contact Course Administration:
Margaret Hennessy
Tel: 01-8059520 (direct) 01-8059500 (general)
Fax: 01-8059570
Email:courseadministrator@teagasc.ie |
| Duration |
1 Day
22nd February 2017 - Portlaoise (Killeshin Hotel)
Check Training Schedule at a later date for any further courses.
https://www.teagasc.ie/food/food-industry-development/specialist-training/food-industry-training/ |
| Course Fee |
Fee: €350 |
| Subjects Taught |
Expand+Course Content:
Introduction, History & Drivers of Welfare
Definitions
Sentience
Welfare & Rights
The 5 Freedoms
Assessing Welfare
Applicable Legislation (EC1099/2009)
Basic animal behaviour and it’s relevance
Role of Animal Welfare Officer
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Hide-Course Content:
Introduction, History & Drivers of Welfare
Definitions
Sentience
Welfare & Rights
The 5 Freedoms
Assessing Welfare
Applicable Legislation (EC1099/2009)
Basic animal behaviour and it’s relevance
Role of Animal Welfare Officer
Duties and Responsibilities of AWO
Bord Bia MPQAS welfare requirements
Meat Quality Issues
Slaughter without prior stunning
Expectations of the competent authority & certification bodies (e.g. Bord Bia)
Examination
The course will be delivered in conjunction with Mr. Gerard Gilligan M.R.C.V.S., M.V.B.
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| Further Enquiries |
Margaret Hennessy
Teagasc Food Research Centre,
Ashtown, Dublin 15.
Phone: 01 8059500
Fax: 01 8059550
Email: margaret.hennessy@teagasc.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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