Animal Welfare Legislation Bootcamp

Cost: £2925 £2,632.50*

In February, we are running a week of courses focused on legislation around animal work that could be useful for anyone taking on a named person role (NACWO and NVS particularly) or joining a licensing team.

Enrol on all three to receive a 10% discount and to obtain 60 credits towards a Level 4 Diploma in a single week, while learning about implementation of ASPA, with regards to the 3Rs, animal welfare, and good science!

*Further IAT fees may apply

Course details

Application of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act

This unit will broaden and deepen knowledge beyond that in UK “l” and EU 1 modules. It will develop the reflective and analytical skills allowing learners to contribute fully to the implementation of the Act with regards to the 3R’s, effective animal welfare and good science. This module aims to provide an understanding of ASPA and the legal responsibilities of the personnel involved. It will cover the responsibilities of those holding “named” positions and those licensed under ASPA to carry out procedures on animals, as well as those not carrying out procedures but taking care of animals or killing animals. It should be considered alongside other relevant animal legislation.  

Application of the 3Rs to the severity assessment framework

This module provides an overview of the severity assessment framework, its contribution to improving animal welfare, promoting implementation of the Three Rs and enhancing transparency. It provides the following information on the nature of procedures: the prospective classification of the severity of procedures, why the continuous assessment of severity is a key component of the legislation, and reporting of actual severity. It explains: the principles governing severity assessment, the concept of direct and contingent suffering and the concept of cumulative severity. It is intended to complement, draw together and expand on the information and key concepts from other modules to provide a stand-alone module on severity assessment. The module content aims to be accessible to all those who require a deeper understanding of the severity assessment framework.

Animal welfare legislation

This module aims to provide an understanding of how other legislation interacts with ASPA and impacts on animals housed in animal facilities that are not covered by ASPA.