Training
Exceptions
All exemptions are discretionary on a case-by-case basis and should be discussed with the inspector before application for a licence is made. The following examples indicate the types of circumstances in which exemptions will be considered.
Personal licence applicants
Exemption from all training requirements will be considered only for those persons with formal training in laboratory animal science; for example, holders of the Certificate or Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the MSc in Laboratory Animal Science of the University of London or the [Membership] or Fellowship of the Institute of Animal Technology.
Completion of module 1 only will be considered:
- for applicants for personal licences valid only for practical work on a microsurgery training course, the licence to be surrendered immediately upon completion of the course. The contents of this module may be incorporated into the micro-surgery training course itself;
- for veterinary surgeons with practical experience of the relevant species;
- for animal technicians highly experienced with the relevant species;
- for holders of qualifications in laboratory science from outside the UK. They will be expected to complete Module 1 to ensure familiarity with UK law.
Completion of modules 1 and 2 only will be considered:
- for applicants for very limited species and techniques (eg one species, oral dosing only);
- for undergraduates who will be under close supervision and with limited authorities; the contents of these modules may be integrated into the undergraduate course;
- for experienced overseas researchers.
Completion of modules 1 and 3 only will be considered:
- for applicants with extensive experience of the relevant species.
Information about the modules
Project licence applicants
Project licence applicants who already hold a project licence will not normally be expected to undertake further training.
