The ABRS Helpers’ Certificates
These three new tests have been devised to give a structure to helpers’ training, encourage greater awareness of Health and Safety around the yard and to recognise their progress. The Senior Level test will replace the current Teachers’ Assistant Certificate. There are 3 levels of tests:

Entry minimum age 10
Intermediate minimum age 12
Senior minimum age 14

Candidates may start at any level but it is not recommended that anyone goes straight to Senior Level unless there are exceptional circumstances.

The tests are:
• Proprietor driven - you decide how to deliver the training and how each element is to be assessed.
• Log book based - completed over a period of time, with no time limit.

Entry Level Log Book (new window)
Intermediate level Log book (new window)
Senior Level Log Book (new window)

• Tested In-House - by a member of staff who is a registered tester.

Tester Registration form (new window)
Notes for proprietors (new window)
Notes for prospective candidates (new window)

Completed logbooks should be sent to Head Office with a fee of £10. Candidates will receive certificates and their achievements will be added to the ABRS qualifications database.