NVQ TRAINING FOR KENNEL HANDS

The NVQ Training scheme is open to anyone working in NGRC licensed kennels.

Candidates can be of any age, should normally be in regular employment and have had at least six months experience of working in kennels.

The programme offers the opportunity for candidates to demonstrate the skills required through a combination of work-based and off-the-job training whilst maintaining their employed status.

The programme is offered at no cost to the participant or their employer and features training materials specifically tailored to meet the needs of the greyhound racing industry. The BGRB and the Learning and Skills Council will fund the programme and any residential, travel and other personal expenditure. However, the BGRB will not cover the salary costs of participants.

The Greyhound Care scheme is offered by the BGRB in partnership with the College of Animal Welfare (one of the country's leading training providers).

Successful candidates will receive a nationally recognised NVQ certificate of achievement, meeting the requirements of N/SVQ Animal Welfare qualification at Level 2, as well as recognition by the industry.

For more information please contact David Parker, BGRB Training Co-ordinator directly at dpbudleigh@aol.com or on 07971 519156

OR

Download a copy of the NVQ course brochure



OTHER COURSES

A range of other training events have been established, including:

Foundation courses for new kennelhands

Manual handling courses for kennelhands, trainers and paddock stewards

First aid courses for all industry staff


Download a copy of the brochure for these three courses



COMING SOON...


Seminars for trainers - ideas for content and speakers welcome

NVQ Level 3 in Animal Welfare - the next stage for those that have completed Level 2