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 Organisation of Examinations
Art. 58 Conduct of the examinations
1 The training organisations in accordance with Article 198a AniWO shall conduct the examinations that complete the specialist training independent of vocational training. 2 The cantons or the organisations that they engage shall conduct the examinations in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO to gain approval to use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs.
Art. 58 — Amended by No I of the FDHA O of 20 Dec. 2024, in force since 1 Feb. 2025 (AS 2025 22).
Art. 59 Examination supervisory board
1 The organisers of training courses designate the examination supervisory board. 2 The examination supervisory board shall comprise at least three members who fulfil the requirements on examination experts stipulated in Article 60. 3 The examination supervisory board is responsible for the proper conduct of the examination in accordance with the examination regulations.
Para. 3 — Inserted by No I of the FDHA O of 20 Dec. 2024, in force since 1 Feb. 2025 (AS 2025 22).
Art. 60 Examination experts
1 The organisers nominate examination experts who fulfil at least the requirements stipulated in Article 203 AniWO for the subjects to be examined. 2 In addition to the examination expert, at least one further independent person must be present when the examination is held. In the case of the oral examination, these persons must meet the requirements of Article 203 AniWO. 3 The results of and particular observations made during the examination, including objections raised by the candidates, shall be recorded in writing and signed by the inspecting person and the advisor.
Para. 2 — Amended by No I of the FDHA O of 20 Dec. 2024, in force since 1 Feb. 2025 (AS 2025 22).
Art. 61 Examination decision
1 The examination experts report the outcome of the examination and their assessment of the success of the examination to the examination supervisory board in writing. 2 The examination supervisory board decides on the basis of the evaluation whether the examination has been passed.
Art. 62 Registration for examination
1 Candidates register with the organisation conducting the examination, providing evidence that the prescribed training courses have been attended. 2 The training organisation conducting the examination decides whether candidates are allowed to sit the examination.
Para. 2 — Amended by No I of the FDHA O of 20 Dec. 2024, in force since 1 Feb. 2025 (AS 2025 22).
Art. 63 Evaluation
1 The evaluation is expressed in whole and half marks. 6 is the highest mark, 1 the lowest. The pass mark is 4. 2 The examination at the end of specialised training not leading to a vocational qualification has been passed if the average mark is at least 4; no mark for an individual part of the examination may be below 3.3 3 The examination at the end of the specialised training not leading to a vocational qualification for animal transport personnel and personnel in slaughterhouse facilities has been passed if the candidate has achieved a mark of at least 4. 4 The examination to gain approval to use equipment for therapeutic purposes when handling dogs in accordance with Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO has been passed if the average mark is at least 4. 5 ...
Para. 2 — Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Para. 3 — Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627). Para. 4 — Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013, in force since 1 Jan. 2014 (AS 2013 3781). Para. 5 — Inserted by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 23 Oct. 2013 (AS 2013 3781). Repealed by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, with effect from 1 March 2018 (AS 2018
Art. 64 Retaking an examination
1 A failed examination may be retaken a maximum of two times. It may be retaken no earlier than three months after the most recent failed examination. 2 Trainers of animal keepers do not need to retake parts of the examination in which they achieved a mark of at least 4.
Art. 65 Examination certificate
A person who has passed the examination receives a certificate from the organisation responsible for the examination, showing that the examination has been completed successfully and containing at least the following information: a. the logo with the name and address of the organiser responsible for the examination; b. the surname, first name, date of birth, place or country of origin and place of residence of the candidate; c. the place and date of examination; d. details of the training completed by the examination; e. the place, date, name and signature of the examination organiser.
Section 2 Form, Content and Duration of Examinatio
Amended by No I of the FDHA Ordinance of 10 Jan. 2018, in force since 1 March 2018 (AS 2018 627).
Art. 66 Form and duration of the examination
1 The examination to conclude specialised training not leading to a vocational qualification and the examination for persons who use equipment for therapeutic purposes as described in Article 76 paragraph 3 AniWO may be held in writing or orally. 2 Animal transport personnel and personnel in slaughterhouse facilities undergo a written or oral examination lasting 30 minutes.
Art. 67 Content of the examination
1 The examination covers all areas of the material taught during training. 2 The examination for animal transport personnel and personnel in slaughterhouse facilities must cover at least three different areas of the material taught in the training. Emphasis must be placed on examining the practical aspects and the examination questions must refer to specific tasks.
Art. 68 and 69
Repealed