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You can apply for a temporary certificate of competence (CoC) if you:

• work in a slaughterhouse
• do not have a full CoC for an operation youre doing
• have registered on a Food and Drink Qualifications (FDQ) approved training course
• want to add new species or activities to your current CoC

The temporary CoC is only valid for 3 months. During this period, you must be supervised by someone who holds a full CoC for the species and operations that your temporary CoC is valid for.

Before you start

Before you apply for a temporary CoC, youll need to:

• know your Food and Drink Qualifications (FDQ) registration number
• read theguidance on applying for a certificate of competence to slaughter or kill animals
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