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Could a cashier-less pet store work in the UK?
WildWash launches campaign to use less plastic
How should pet trade respond to global plastics problem?
Cotswold RAW broadens its recycling credentials
Denzel's launches range of hand-baked chews
IKEA recalls pet water dispenser after dog deaths
Watch Pooch & Mutt's innovative and fun online advert
Vegan pet food business presented with Queen’s Award
Pet firm donates hypotonic drink to help street dogs
Institute of Directors award for pet firm boss
Star athlete Laura Muir announces new canine event
Whimsical bird boxes are a surefire winner
Pet trade votes for Supreme
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UK on verge of flea epidemic
Burglars smash window of Pets at Home store in Kendal
New course for licensing inspectors receives official accreditation
Beaphar UK’s Marketing Team welcomes new member
Pet Rebellion set to exhibit at international garden and leisure event
PetSafe Brand appoints new Business Development Manager
CJ Wildlife wins Shropshire business award
Award for innovation in humane cat population management
Head vet offers advice on keeping dogs cool in the heatwave
Eezy Peezy! for urinary and lawn health
Pet Industry Federation Awards open for entry
The best of the previous Pet Trade Xtra
Pet cooling range takes market by storm
Pet firm launches crowdfunding campaign for revolutionary dog bowl that fights germs
Pet rabbit obesity is a problem and needs to be addressed
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New course for licensing inspectors receives official accreditation

 

The Pet Industry Federation has announced that its joint animal establishments inspector training course, run in collaboration with the City of London Corporation, has been approved as meeting the City & Guilds Accreditation benchmark.

 

From the 1 October 2018, the new Licensing of Activities Involving Animals Regulations (AAL) require those carrying out inspections to be appropriately qualified.

 

The ‘Professional Programme in Inspecting Licensable Activities Involving Animals’, a Level 3 equivalent course, has been specifically developed by animal health inspectors and education experts to address this new legal requirement. The course will provide inspectors with sufficient training to ensure the legislation, its guidance and animal welfare requirements are understood and implemented.

 

The course comprises an online multiple choice legislation test, prior to undertaking five days of ‘face to face’ training. These classroom days will be a combination of taught sessions and practical exercises delivered by qualified, experienced inspectors from the City of London, supported by industry experts, held at the specialised facilities at Heathrow Animal Reception Centre. Assessment is through reflective essays of completed inspection.

 

The new regulations allow three years for existing animal licensing inspectors to undertake relevant training, with those new to the activity requiring training from 1 October 2018.

 

Commenting on the recognition the course has gained, Nigel Baker, PIF CEO said: "Hundreds of PIF members require licensing in order to run their pet business, and the new AAL regulations represent a brave new world that will take time for pet businesses to digest.

 

"The knowledge, therefore, that their inspections will be undertaken by individuals who possess the requisite skills and understanding derived specifically from these new AAL regulations as part of a nationally accredited course will undoubtedly provide reassurance and will help safeguard animal welfare."

 

Rob Quest, Assistant Director at the City of London Corporation, added: "The City of London Corporation is delighted to have helped develop this important course with our Primary Authority partners, the Pet Industry Federation.

 

"The course equips local authority inspectors with all the training they require to undertake local authority inspections, in order to sufficiently discharge their duties under the new legislation.

 

"The badge of accreditation for this course received today from City & Guilds is important for providing a hallmark of quality, with teaching and assessment methods closely monitored to ensure standards of training are maintained."

 

The Pet Industry Federation is also developing a range of online courses for licensees to ensure they are able to meet the minimum training requirements under the new legislation.

 

Further details about the Professional Programme in Inspecting Licensable Activities Involving Animals course, including course dates and registration, can be found in the Education section of the Pet Industry Federation website: www.petfederation.co.uk; by calling 01234 273933, or emailing education@petfederation.co.uk

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