Overview

If you want to buy sheep dip or take part in the dipping of sheep you must hold a Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Sheep Dip. By successfully completing this course you will be awarded the Certificate of Competence Certificate

Who is the course for?

Anyone who wants to purchase or use sheep dip in the course of their job.

Course Content

Training

• Understand the parasites to be controlled and the harm they cause
• How to keep yourself and other workers safe from the dip chemical
• How to avoid contaminating the environment with dip chemical
• Looking after your sheep
• The dip products that can be used
• What makes a good sheep dipper

Assessment

Part 1 - Online multiple choice questions

Part 2 – Oral questioning near a dipper on a 1:1 basis

The Training and Part 1 of the assessment is completed in one day.

Part 2 of the assessment takes two hours to complete on a separate day

Cost

£103 per candidate

How to Apply

To apply for this course, please contact the Course Manager whose contact details are given in the Fact File to the right. An application form will then be sent out to you.

Next Course Dates

16 September 2010 (subject to viable numbers)