Probationary Qualified


Probationary Qualified Members hold one of the following qualifications: RAU/SRUC Level 4 in Bovine Lameness and Professional Cattle Foot Trimming, NPTC Level 3 in Cattle Foot Trimming, or the Dutch Diploma. Members in this category must attend an annual assessment day. A member may remain in this category for a maximum of 2 years. Within this period, the member must progress to Fully Audited Member status by successfully passing a spot audit. If a member has not reached the required standard within this timeframe, they must move to Probationary Unqualified Member status and undergo approved retraining or complete a period of mentorship before being eligible to progress to Fully Audited Member status.