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If refresher training (or repeat training if the course is amended due to legislative or other changes) is completed before the renewal date, does that re-start the 3 or 5 year time period for the life of that course? E.g. bird welfare on 10th Jan 2021, so due again 10th Jan 2026; course is then completed again on 10th Jan 2023, does it still last until 2026 or now until 2028?

Yes, if a course is completed again within the valid period, the expiry date is based on five years from this date of attending the latest course.

How is the training delivered?

Training is required to be delivered as a course – these can either be face-to-face, delivered as a live online session or on a specialist e-learning platform.  All courses approved by the scheme have completed an approval process to ensure that they include the content required and are delivered by a tutor who has topic… Read more »

How many courses have to be completed each year?

It is expected that at least one mandatory course is completed per year, until fully compliant.  Fully compliant is when all courses are completed and are in-date. Courses that expire should be renewed at the renewal date and will count towards the one course per year requirement.