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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe and Responsible Use of Veterinary Medicines (NPTC 0141-21)

This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to use veterinary medicines safely, responsibly and in accordance with current legislation. The qualification is endorsed to the animal group in which the candidate is trained and assessed.

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Course Summary

Subject Area: Agriculture
Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Full Time or Part Time: PT
Level: 2
Number Of Years: 1
Interview Required?: N
Weeks: 1
Hours: 14.00
Start: Flexible
Tuition: £255
Exam: £90
Broomfield Hall

Apply now at: https://www.derby-college.ac.uk/course/level-2-certificate-of-competence-in-the-safe-and-responsible-use-of-veterinary-medicines-nptc-0141-21
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Course Information for Students

This qualification aims to provide candidates with the skills and knowledge to use veterinary medicines safely, responsibly and in accordance with current legislation. The qualification is endorsed to the animal group in which the candidate is trained and assessed. 

All candidates must be over the age of 16.

Candidates will learn to administer, store and dispose of veterinary medicines competently and humanely, in accordance with the animal health plan for the safe and responsible use and storage of veterinary medicines. Learners will be trained and assessed in the farmed livestock animal group pathway.

Learning will be both theory and practical-based, delivered on-site at Broomfield Hall.

You will be required to supply your own:

  • Writing materials
  • Lunch (there will be facilities available on-site if you wish to purchase your lunch here)

To gain this qualification, candidates must successfully achieve a one-to-one practical assessment with oral questioning.

DCG offers a range of one-day, weekend and evening courses relating to Agriculture and a wide variety of other land-based topics – please see the DCG part-time prospectus for a full list and details.

For more information, contact DCG on 0800 0280289 or tracey.burgin@derby-college.ac.uk

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Course Information Last Updated On: December 1, 2023 3:55 pm