Training

This one day workshop has been jointly arranged by CEnTSA and Food and Farming Compliance Ltd. to provide advice and training involving practical problem solving sessions on the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015 and the responsibilities placed on market surveillance authorities.

In the UK Fireworks is still a significant market, particular for the Autumn season but increasingly year round for other celebrations. Trading Standards Officers are responsible for the safe storage of the product as well as the sale and composition of pyrotechnics. Trading Standards Professionals act as Health and Safety at Work Act inspectors in relation to the storage of fireworks which is a very different responsibly to that of market surveillance and investigation.

Until 2012 Fireworks were regulated under domestic legislation but since then the European dimension has taken over and such products are now part of the free market in goods. As such the focus of regulation and approval has moved from product approval to EU-type approval with notified body involvement in internal production control, from the design stage, through process to the end product. This presents significant challenges to market surveillance officers in terms of their ability to ensure that manufacturers and importers are fulfilling their obligations for this high risk product.

Course Objective

At the end of the course delegates will be better equipped to with the knowledge and skills to undertake explosives inspections at a variety of different premises, and to undertake a risk assessment in relation to non-compliances with a view to taking corrective actions and legal process. Delegates will also be better equipped to enforce the requirements and obligations placed upon all economic operators in relation to the Pyrotechnic Articles (Safety) Regulations 2015, particularly focussing desk top audit of conformity assessment documentation and visual examination of fireworks.

How to secure your place

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Please make your purchase order out to: CEnTSA and email to centsa@warwickshire.gov.uk
Full financial details are available on request by emailing CEnTSA or calling 01925 414058.

Please note: In the event of circumstances beyond CEnTSA's control, CEnTSA reserves the right to amend or cancel any event, including where an event is not viable to run based on insufficient delegate numbers. Terms and Conditions apply. Ts and Cs are available at www.centsa.org.uk
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Nick Harrison, CEnTSA Regional Policy Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01926 414058. Mobile: 07795 236848
Email: nickharrison@warwickshire.gov.uk

TUTOR FOR THE DAY - Mark Gardiner

Mark has worked in front line trading standards for more than 28 years, the last 25 of which has been as a product safety specialist. He is immediate past Chair of the LVD ADCO group, a member of a number of various British Standards Committees, past chair of the National Product Safety Working Group, past member of the National Fireworks Enforcement Liaison Group and is Lead Officer for Product Safety with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
Mark currently works as a consultant and trainer in product safety, market surveillance and professional practice on various UK and international projects.

Workshop programme

09.15 - Arrival, Refreshments and Registration

09.30 - WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Why you are here

09.45 - EXPLOSIVES REGULATIONS 2014
Background and rationale. Acting as a Health and Safety at Work Inspector. Powers and obligations. Assessment of risk. Regulations, codes of practice and guidance

11.00 - Refreshment break

11.15 - STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES
Practical assessment skills and problem solving. Correction of non-compliances. Group work involving problematic scenarios. Practical inspection skills, and risk assessment of non-compliances.

13.00 - Lunch

13.50 - PYROTECHNIC ARTICLES - PRODUCT REGULATIONS
Previous regulation, transitional periods, placing on the market. Definitions and essential safety requirements. Product classification. Manufacturer, importer and distributor obligations. Market surveillance and enforcement. Labelling and CE marking. Type approval. The obligations of economic operators

15.30 - Refreshment break

15.45 - CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT AND REGULATING THE MARKET
Modular approach and options for producers and manufacturers. Quality systems and notified bodies. Practical application of the regulations. Problem solving. Corrective Action - Group work - various scenarios involving noncompliance and risk, group discussion and feedback

16.30 - SUMMING UP, QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSIONS

16.45 - Course Close

Please note: In the event of circumstances beyond CEnTSA's control, CEnTSA reserves the right to amend or cancel any event, including where an event is not viable to run based on insufficient delegate numbers. Terms and Conditions apply. Ts and Cs are available at www.centsa.org.uk
For further information or assistance, please contact:
Nick Harrison, CEnTSA Regional Policy Co-ordinator
Telephone: 01926 414058. Mobile: 07795 236848
Email: nickharrison@warwickshire.gov.uk

By the end of the course delegates will have an understanding of key offences under the Fraud Act and how to apply them to Trading Standards investigations. They will be provided with example offences, and an understanding of the concept of dishonesty and the differences between dishonesty and lack of due diligence.

Course Outline;

The Fraud Act - overview of offences

Similarities and differences with regulatory offences - comparison with the Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulations, consideration of appropriate charges. Unique offences under the Fraud Act.

Mens Rea, dishonesty and deception. Consideration of R v Ghosh and other relevant caselaw. 

Dishonesty directions to jury, crossing the dishonesty threshold, proving dishonesty, practical exercises.

The Fraud Act and the Theft Act - similarities and differences

Application of the Fraud Act to Trading Standards investigations. Dishonesty vs lack of diligence.

Rogue Trader offences and the Fraud Act - case studies and scenarios

Section 3 of the Fraud Act and failure to issue cancellation rights.

Abuse of Positions of Trust, what is a `duty of care`, definition of Fiduciary Duty, application of Section 4 of the Fraud Act, case study

Fraudulent Trading. Case studies and required evidence. Application, overlap with the Companies Act.

Course Programme:

·         9.00 Registration and coffee

·         9.30 Introductions.

·         9.45 Criminality in the Consumer Landscape of High Impact. When is a regulatory breach not   enough?

·         10.00 Application of the Fraud Act to Trading Standards investigations. Dishonesty vs lack of   diligence. The pros and cons of pursuing offences under the Fraud Act as opposed to  consumer  legislation. Use of statutory powers.

·         10.30 Key offences under the Fraud Act which relate to Trading Standards Investigations.   Sections 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and 9. Overlap with the Companies Act.

·         11.00 Key offences under the Theft Act.

·         11.15 Coffee

·         11.30 Mens Rea, dishonesty and deception. Consideration of R v Ghosh and other relevant  caselaw. Dishonesty directions to jury, crossing the dishonesty threshold, proving  dishonesty,  group discussion.

·         12.15 Similarities and differences between the Fraud Act and regulatory offences - comparison   with the Consumer Protection From Unfair Trading Regulations, consideration of  appropriate  charges. Unique offences under the Fraud Act.

·         13.00 Lunch

·         13.45 Rogue Trading and the Fraud Act - case studies and group scenarios.

·         14.45 Abuse of Positions of Trust, what is a `duty of care`, definition of Fiduciary Duty,   application of Section 4 of the Fraud Act, case study

·         15.15 Coffee

·         15.30 Fraudulent Trading. Case studies and required evidence. Group scenarios.

·         16.15 Questions

·         16.30 Course Close

Five Day Animal Health and Welfare Residential Course

“Inspection, Licensing and Enforcement”

Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RS.

25^th – 29^th November 2019. £995 + VAT.

This five day residential course jointly arranged by CEnTSA and Food and Farming Compliance Ltd. is intended for those officers appointed to Local Authority and Central Government departments and Agencies and to the FSA Official Control Personnel who are charged with administering and enforcing the provisions of animal health and welfare legislation. It will also be of importance for the staff of Animal Charities and Quality Assurance Schemes.

The course will serve as an initial and refresher training; however, it is advisable for delegates to have about 6 months experience of working in this capacity. With the change in the CTSI qualification structure, this course will add benefit to those officers who are engaged with the enforcement role and who no longer have opportunity to achieve the animal health and welfare CTSI qualification.

AIMS:

- To explain the role of the Local Authority within the framework of controls exercised through animal health and welfare legislation at national, regional and local levels.

- To provide an understanding of the inspection, licensing and enforcement duties undertaken.

- To review the provisions of that legislation which promotes animal health and welfare and to commence a study of the most important areas of control undertaken.

OBJECTIVES:

On completion of this course the participant should be able to:

·                                 Understand the framework of Animal Health and Welfare and legislation and its importance and position within the Local Authority system.

·                                 Appreciate the benefits of a good line of communication between the Local Authority Inspectors and the Animal Health Agency.

·                                 Appreciate and develop the team approach needed between the various agencies involved in co-ordinating the enforcement of Animal Health and Welfare legislation.

·                                 Interpret and enforce the major disease control orders and regulations.

·                                 Interpret and enforce the relevant welfare legislation.

·                                 Give advice to the relevant business community on compliance with the major orders and regulations that affect the daily routine in Animal Health and Welfare.

·                                 Undertake duties and inspections in connection with the statutory marketing, transportation and licensing functions.

33 hrs CPPD

Cost

The cost of the residential course is £995 + VAT inclusive of accommodation with full board from Monday to Friday at Hillscourt, Rose Hill, Rednal, Birmingham, B45 8RS. This includes a light buffet lunch each day, evening meal in the restaurant and picnic lunch to take-away on Friday 29^th November. Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking.

Please note that purchase orders should be made out to Warwickshire County Council and emailed to: centsa@warwickshire.gov.uk  Delegates can stay on Sunday 24^th November at an additional cost of £55.00 for bed and breakfast. The restaurant is not open on Sunday evening however meals are available at the bistro on site. If this option is of interest, please contact centsa@warwickshire.gov.uk to book and please ensure your purchase order reflects the additional cost. The course will be invoiced following your attendance unless requested otherwise in writing.

To confirm your place:

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·         Following the course, delegates will need to log in to complete the course evaluation and download the CPPD certificate.

For further information please contact Nick Harrison

the CEnTSA Regional Support Officer at centsa@warwickshire.gov.uk or tel: 01926 414064 Mobile: 07795 236848
Email: nickharrison@warwickshire.gov.uk

COURSE DELEGATES ARE REQUIRED TO BRING TO THE TRAINING COPIES OF:

·              The Animal Health Act 1981

·              The Animal Health Act 2002

·              The Animal Welfare Act 2006

·              Foot and Mouth Disease (England) Order 2006

·              Animal By-Products Regulations 2013 and EC Regulation 1069/2009

·              Tuberculosis (England) Order 2014

·              The Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006

·              EC Regulation 1/2005

·              Welfare of Animals at Markets Order 1990

·              The Cattle Identification Regulations 2007 (as amended), EC Regulations 1760/2000, 494/98, 644/2005 509/1999

·              The Sheep and Goats (Records, Identification and Movement) (England) Order 2009

·              The Pigs (Records, Identification and Movement) Order 2011

·              The Rabies (Importation of Dogs, Cats and other Mammals) Order 1974

·              Non Commercial Movement of Pet Animals Order 2011

·              The Sheep Scab 1997

·              The Disease Control Order 2003 together with a copy of the General Licence for Sheep and Goats and Annexes A, B & C

TUTORS

Nigel Durnford           Director, Food and Farming Compliance Ltd. Birmingham

                                   Formerly Principal Animal Health and Welfare Inspector

                                   Trading Standards Department, Gloucestershire County Council

Lloyd Wilson              Consultant in Animal Health and Welfare

                                   Formerly, Head of Safety and Licensing, Cambridgeshire County Council

SPEAKERS

Greg Mallard             Veterinary Surgeon, Garston Veterinary Group, Frome, Somerset

Gabriel Freiria           Veterinary Officer, APHA Field Services, Midlands

Stephanie Young       Principal Officer, Animal Health, Staffordshire County Council

Victoria Caswell         Animal Health and Welfare Inspector, Shropshire Council

Please Note: This programme has been devised on current legislation, however, it is known that there will be necessary changes to some sessions as a result of impending legislation that is planned to be enacted before the course commences. The programme delivered will be adjusted as necessary.

This programme only makes reference to English legislation. Welsh and Scottish legislation will be covered, but has not been shown in the individual sessions.

Please note we reserve the right to make changes to the content, timing, speakers and / or venue.

PROGRAMME

MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER

10.00 – 10.30      REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS

10.30 – 13.00      ANIMAL HEALTH & WELFARE BACKGROUND

                            Lloyd Wilson

                            Local Authority enforcement philosophy, background information, equipment and recommended reading for inspectors – to include Health and Safety at Work etc Act, Risk and COSHH assessments, zoonoses – personal hygiene and equipment.

13.00 – 14.00      Lunch

14.00 – 15.45      LOCAL ANIMAL HEALTH AUTHORITIES

                            Lloyd Wilson

                            The Animal Health Act 1981 Parts IV and V as amended by the Animal Health Act 2002.   European Communities Act 1972, Food Safety Act 1990.  The Local Authorities’ role and duties. Local, regional and national co-ordination. Powers, offences and enforcement proceedings.

                            Rationale behind the statutory provisions and the methods available for securing compliance: Inspection, Licensing, Advice and Enforcement, local contacts and liaison, AHVLA, DEFRA; RSPCA; NFU; farmers; dealers; auctioneers; members of the public.

15.45 – 16.00      Tea

16.00 – 18.00      DISEASE CONTROL ORDERS

                            Lloyd Wilson

                            The functions of the local authority inspector, to include disease outbreak contingency planning, under the following legislation:

§  Foot and Mouth Disease (England) Order 2006

§  Diseases of Swine Regulations 2014

§  Sheep Scab Order 1997

§  Rabies (Control) Order 1974

                            Common features of disease control orders will be identified and discussed

TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER

9.00 – 9.30          CONTROL THROUGH LICENSING

                            Lloyd Wilson

                            General and Specific Licences. Why licensing?  How does it work?  Common elements in the different systems. Areas of difference in licensing control and the reasons for those differences.

9.30 – 10.00        ANTHRAX

                            Lloyd Wilson

                            The Anthrax Order 1991.  An explanation of the provisions and an assessment of the methods available for carcass disposal.

10.00 – 11.15     DISEASE CONTROL ORDER 2003

                           Lloyd Wilson / Nigel Durnford

                         The requirements of the General Movement Licence for the movement

                         of cattle, sheep, pigs and deer. The enforcement of the licence

                         conditions discussed. The use of Breach of Conditions Notices.

11.15 – 11.30      Coffee

11.30 – 13.00      POULTRY WELFARE AND TRANSPORT

                            Nigel Durnford

                            An exposition of the relevant provisions and their application in relation to the rearing, transport and slaughter of poultry.

13.00 - 14.00       Lunch

14.00 – 14.45      ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION – DOCUMENTATION  & RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS       

                            3. CATTLE

                            Nigel Durnford/Lloyd Wilson

                            The Cattle Identification Regulations 2007 (as amended), EC Regulations 1760/2000, 494/98, 644/2005 509/1999.

                            An explanation of the provisions of the Orders and Regulations and the Local Authority role in enforcement.

                            Common Enforcement standards

14.45 - 15.30       DISEASE CONTROL ORDERS

                            Nigel Durnford

                            The provisions of the Regulations explained in relation to animal by-products and Specified Risk Material.

                            Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2010

                            Animal By-Products Regulations 2013 and EC Regulation 1069/2009

                            Abandonment of animal carcasses and disposal of animal by-products – disease spread.

                            The disposal of former foodstuff

                            Evidence and Advice

15.30 – 15.50      Tea

15.50 – 17.15      BUYING AND SELLING LIVESTOCK

                            Nigel Durnford

                            An outline of the law relating to the buying and selling of livestock including an explanation of The Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008 as they apply to the sale of animals.