Modular Courses for Home Office Licence Applicants under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 2012

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1 Modular Courses for Home Office Licence Applicants under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 2012 COURSE DATES FOR 2013 February 4 th 5 th Module 3 6 th Module 4 Jan 31 st & Feb 1 st Module 5 March 18 th 19 th Module 3 20 th Module 4 April 22 th 23 rd Module 3 24 th Module 4 May 13 th 14 th Module 3 15 th Module 4 May 2 nd & 3 rd Module 5 June 17 th 18 th Module 3 19 th Module 4 June 27 th & 28 th Module 5 July 8 th 9 th Module 3 10 th Module 4 September 9 th 10 th Module 3 11 th Module 4 October 7 th 8 th Module 3 9 th Module 4 October 3 rd & 4 th Module 5 November 11 th 12 th Module 3 13 th Module 4 November 21 st & 22 nd Module 5

2 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) Modules 1-3 & Module 4 Course dates as above. 2. Additional species: farm animals (sheep, goat, cattle, pigs) & horses Supplementary Modules 2 & 3 Please note that these supplement the basic course and are not complete courses in their own right: you will need to complete core modules 1-3 first. 20 th February, 18 th April, 26 th June, 1 st August, 16 th October, 11 th December Please enquire for course dates for camelids, minipigs and carnivores (cat, dog, ferret) C. Module for those designing experiments Project Licence Applicants Module 5 Course dates as above. 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 Ethics, ERP & communication in animal research Health, disease and biosecurity in animal units

3 Further information about the courses Is there an exam? Modules 1, 2 &3 and module 4 are assessed by a short examination, held at the end of the appropriate module or group of modules. Assessment for module 5 is by an assignment, given out at the end of the course, to be completed and returned for evaluation. Supplementary Modules 2&3 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 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. 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? Core modules 1-3, module 4 and module 5 are held at the RVC s Camden campus in London, Royal College Street, NW1 0TU Supplementary large animal courses 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 2013 and please destroy any other forms in your possession Please /send your booking form to: The Administrative Assistant Research Office Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street London NW1 0TU hocourses@rvc.ac.uk Telephone Fax

4 APPLICATION FORM Modular Courses for Home Office Licence Applicants Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 2012 RVC 2013 Accredited by the Society of Biology RVC 2013 ************************************************* Applicant s full name (Dr,Mr,Miss,Ms,Mrs): -... WORK ADDRESS & DEPARTMENT : MAILING ADDRESS : -... TELEPHONE NUMBER : I wish to attend the following modules (tick below) on:.....(dates) Module 1 Monday 9am-12.30pm 155 Modules 1 & 2 Monday 9-5pm 265 Modules 1, 2 & 3 Monday & Tues 9am-5pm 450 Modules 1, 2, 3 & 4 Monday to Weds 9am-5pm 660 Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 Monday 9am-5pm & Fri 9am-12pm 960 Module 4 (only) Wednesday 9am 5pm 280 Module 5 (only) Thurs 9am-5pm & Fri 9am-12pm 455 Supplementary modules 2&3 First species 9am-3pm 295 Supplementary modules 2&3 + additional species 85 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 with details prior to the course. SIGNATURE:-...Date:-... NOTE: The basic course covers rodents and rabbits only. A supplementary Modules 2 & 3 course will be necessary if you wish to work with other species. Please enquire for dates and an application form. SPONSOR I confirm that the person named above has my full support in this application. SIGNATURE:-...Date:-... SPONSOR S NAME:-...POSITION... WORK ADDRESS & DEPARTMENT:

5 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 with card details) Please invoice to: NAME/DEPARTMENT & ADDRESS : 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 your booking form to:- The Administrative Assistant Research Office The Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street London NW1 0TU hocourses@rvc.ac.uk Telephone enquiries to Fax number