Modular Courses for Home Office Licence Applicants
Under the
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 –
Amendment Regulations 2012
RVC 2016
Accredited by the Society of BiologyRVC 2016
Supplementary Species-specific Modules for PIL A & B – Large Animals
The RVC offers Species-specific Modules for PIL A & B courses, for Carnivores (cats, dogs, ferrets), Camelids (alpacas, vicunas, llamas,etc.), Mini-pigs, and Large Animals (horses, deer, cattle, sheep, goats and pigs). The Large Animal course has arranged dates throughout the year as below. The Carnivores, Camelids, and Mini-pig courses are arranged on demand. Please note that these supplement the basic course and are not complete courses in their own right: you will need to complete “core” PIL A & B first.Course Modules as listed according to staff function under EU 2010/63 Article 23:
A. Module for “those performing humane euthanasia on animals”
“Schedule 1 course”
Please enquire for course dates.
B. Modules for “those doing experiments” – Personal Licence Applicants
1. “Core” species (rodents and rabbits)
PIL A, B & C
2. Additional species: farm animals (sheep, goat, cattle, pigs) & horses
Species-specific Modules for PIL A & B
Course Dates
:
16
thFebruary, 19
thApril, 1
stJune, 20
thJuly, 19
thOctober,
7
thDecember
Please enquire for course dates for camelids, minipigs
and carnivores (cat, dog, ferret)
C. Module for “those designing experiments” – Project Licence Applicants
PPL holder training
D. Other training for “those doing experiments”:
• Anaesthesia & analgesia – a better understanding • Aseptic surgery – in theory and practice
• A(SP)A & Directive refresher for all staff • Basic genetics
Further information about the courses Is there an exam?
PIL A - C courses for all species are assessed by a short examination, held at the end of the appropriate module or group of modules.
Assessment for PPL is by an assignment, given out at the end of the course, to be completed and returned for evaluation.
Species-specific Modules for PIL A & B are assessed by a short examination, held at the end of the day.
What happens next?
Following successful completion of the course and assessment, a Royal Society of Biology certificate is awarded, which is used to support your Home Office Licence application. (Cost of the certificate is included in the course fee).
What’s included in the course fees? • All course materials
• Online access to the RVC’s “RVCLearn” teaching website before and after course • Refreshments during the morning & afternoon breaks. Lunch is not included but the
RVC has a refectory on site.
• Royal Society of Biology Certificate - required to apply for a Personal or Project Licence.
Please see application form below for our current fees. Where are modules held?
• PIL A – C and PPL training are held at the RVC’s Camden campus in London, Royal College Street, NW1 0TU
• Species-specific Modules for PIL A & B are usually held at RVC’s Hawkshead campus, Herts, AL9 7TA. Carnivore courses are also held at RVC Camden. • Modules and additional staff training can also be held on site at your own Institution.
Please enquire for details.
How to apply
Please apply only on forms marked
‘RVC 2016’
and please destroy any other formsin your possession
Please email /send your booking form to: The Administrator
Research Office
Royal Veterinary College Email: [email protected] Royal College Street Telephone.020-7468-1204 London NW1 0TU Fax.020-7388-1027
APPLICATION FORM- Large Animals
Species-specific courses for PIL A & B, for Home Office Licence
Applicants
under the
Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 –
Amendment Regulations 2012
RVC 2016
Accredited by the Society of BiologyRVC 2016
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Applicant’s full name (Dr,Mr,Miss,Ms,Mrs): - ... Telephone Number:... Email: ... Sponsor’s name and position: ... ………. Sponsor’s Signature:...Date: ………. Sponsor’s Email:... Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO):………... ……….. NTCO address (NB: Certificates will be returned here): ………. ... ... ………... CAR REGISTRATION NO (if you need a parking space): ……….. I wish to attend the Species-specific course for PIL A & B at
The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Campus on ………...(dates)
COURSE DATES FOR 2016
16
thFebruary
(Wed 9am- 5pm)
Large Animal
19
thApril
(Wed 9am- 5pm)
Large Animal
1
stJune
(Wed 9am- 5pm)
Large Animal
20
thJuly
(Wed 9am- 5pm)
Large Animal
19
thOctober
(Wed 9am- 5pm)
Large Animal
7
thDecember
(Wed 9am- 5pm)
Large Animal
Course Fee: £305.00 (+£105.00 for additional species)
Participation in the practical classes involves handling animals of various species. Please
indicate here [tick box] if you have any animal allergy and contact the course administrator
Please indicate the species of animal(s) for which you require training:-
... PAYMENT
A form of payment must accompany each application for the total amount, made payable to The Royal Veterinary College. Please tick box below, and provide details:
Payment method:
□ Purchase Order No...………...
□ Internal Transfer (RVC staff only)
Please provide: Account Code………...Project Code...
□ Cheque No.………... ………...
□ Credit Card (Please call Tel.020-7468-1204 with card details) Please invoice to:
NAME/DEPARTMENT & ADDRESS : - ……... ... ... Payment information – the following information is mandatory:
Institution Name:……… Accounts Payable Address:………. ……….. ……….. Email address for invoices:……… Named Finance Contact:………
Position:……… Email:……… Telephone:……….. Please return this form promptly, as places on each course are strictly limited.
The deadline for course applications is two weeks before the course date. Please note that cancellation within 5 days of the course start date will incur the full fee, and
cancellation within 2 weeks of the course start date will incur half fee. .
Please send or email your booking form to:- The Administrative Assistant
Research Office The Royal Veterinary College
Royal College Street London NW1 0TU Email: [email protected] Telephone enquiries to 020-7468-1204
