Animal Welfare Training Ordinance (AWTO)
Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
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Section 1 Principles of Conducting Training Course
Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
Art. 51 Course documentation
Any person who provides training must issue participants with written documents containing the material learned.
Art. 51 — Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
Art. 51a Online teaching
1 The theory part of training may be taught in its entirety via an online teaching platform, provided the participants can be clearly identified. 2 Teaching by other electronic means, in particular by video conference, may account for a maximum of one quarter of the theory part of training.
Art. 51a — Inserted by No I of the FDHA O of 20 Dec. 2024, in force since 1 Feb. 2025 (AS 2025 22).
Art. 52 Training management
The learning outcome is evaluated and documented after the theoretical part has been completed.
Art. 53 Practical exercises during training
Practical exercises during training are performed under supervision by carrying out the day-to-day work in an animal housing facility. No procedures may be carried out on animals purely for training purposes unless that procedure has been approved as an animal experiment in accordance with Article 141 AniWO.
Section 2 Evidence of Training and Continuing Educ
Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
Art. 54 Evidence of training or of a course
The confirmation that provides evidence of training in accordance with Article 197 AniWO or of a course in accordance with Article 198 paragraph 2 AniWO must contain at least the following information: a. the logo or stamp with the name and address of the organiser; b. the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the person who has completed the course; c. the place and date of training and title of training; d. the place, date, name and signature of the person responsible for the training.
Art. 54 — Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
Art. 55 Evidence of a traineeship
The confirmation that provides evidence of a traineeship in accordance with Article 198 paragraph 2 AniWO must contain at least the following information: a. the name, address, training and practical experience of the person responsible for looking after the trainee; b. the details of the stock and form of use of the animal housing facility; c. the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the trainee; d. the duration, scope and nature of the activities performed by the trainee; e. the place, date, name and signature of the facility manager.
Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
Art. 56 Official confirmation of long-standing experience
The authorities shall confirm the long-standing experience in accordance with Article 193 paragraph 3 AniWO of a person in handling a type of animal by providing the following information: a. the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the person; b. information about the stock, form of use, length of time for which the animal housing facility has existed and the person responsible for caring for the animals; c. the place, date, stamp, name and signature of the person authorised by the competent authority for this purpose.
Art. 57 Confirmation of continuing education
Confirmation of participation in continuing education must contain at least the following information: a. the organiser; b. the title and duration of the continuing education, with the place in which it was carried out and the date; c. the name of the participant.