Laboratory skills
With tutor Alex Hardgrave PhD
The aim of this unit is to provide the learner with the ability to demonstrate the skills required to carry out a range of common laboratory skills safely and accurately.
Hybrid learning – Online 9th September, practical face to face 16th September 2026 at the Advance Training Centre.
You will cover
- Light Microscopy
- Laboratory equipment
- Formulations
- Reporting
Key Skills you will develop
- Demonstrate the skills required to use laboratory equipment (e.g. light microscope, centrifuge use/safety or using a PCR machine) effectively for routine animal husbandry or scientific purposes
- Ability to calibrate and use basic laboratory equipment
- Demonstrate correct preparation of different types of formulations
- Be able to collect data with appropriate levels of accuracy
- Understand the importance of correctly and accurately reporting results
Occasionally it is necessary for courses to be cancelled or rescheduled by CLAST. The Course Administrator will send an email to advise you of the cancellation and, if possible, provide a new date for the course. We will endeavour to give at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to the course start date.
Course Details
- Diploma Credits: 10
- Unit Number: U4.3
- Tutor: Alex Hardgrave
For CPD students, 15 credits are available from the IAT
Unable to access higher education because of financial reasons?
Please note that if your finances are tight, you can also apply for funding to help cover costs associated with course attendance from organisations such as Animals in Science Education Trust (AS-ET), Laboratory Animals Limited, Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) , and Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) and are encouraged to explore other opportunities for sourcing financial assistance to help cover training costs.
