Course overview

An economic activity is defined as ‘any transport of animals undertaken as part of a business or commercial activity, which aims at achieving financial gain, whether direct or indirect, for any person or company involved with transport.’ (DEFRA 2007). The training leads to two qualifications, which can be selected as appropriate:

Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys (formerly CET)

• For those transporting horses on journeys over 65kms and under eight hours.
• For a journey under eight hours which involves a vehicle carrying horses in connection with an economic activity (i.e. a business), the driver must hold a Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses by Road on Short Journeys Certificate of Competence (Attendant & Driver).
• The assessment is conducted by a multiple-choice exam. Level 3 Award in the Principles of Transporting Horses on Long Journeys (formerly ACET) • For those transporting horses on journeys exceeding eight hours.
• Any additional passengers who have a role or responsibility with regards to the horse(s’) welfare during transport must also hold a Certificate of Competence (Attendant).
• Assessment is undertaken by practical assessment and a multiple-choice exam

Eligibility

Experience in handling racehorses is also necessary. A full UK Driving licence is required to take this course.

What will you learn

Animal welfare legislation requires that those who transport horses in connection with an economic activity on journeys over 65kms MUST hold a Certificate of Competence, such as a Level 3 Award in the principles of transporting horses by road on short journeys (formerly CET) or Level 3 Award in the principles of transporting horses on long journeys (Attendant or Attendant/Driver, formerly ACET).