The Career Pathway for Animal Technologists
Entry to Master's Degree
6
months
1
year
3
years
5
years
8
years+
Level 2 LAS&T Diploma
Level 3 LAS&T Diploma
Local Induction,
Health & Safety, etc
Level 2 Lab Animal
Husbandry Diploma
Level 4 LAS&T Diploma
Level 6 LAS&T Diploma
or 1st Degree
Level 5 LAS&T Diploma
Registered Animal Technologist (RAnTech)
Namend Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO)
Member of the Institute of Animal Technology (MIAT)
Fellow of the Institute of Animal Technology (FIAT)
EU Modules
3.2, 7, 8, 9 & 23
requirement for
ICARE
EU Function Group C
(Animal carers)
Modules
1, 2, 3.1, 4, 5, 6.1 & 3.2
Appointment
Animal Technologist
Brief Duties
The skills and qualifications of the Animal Technologist, working closely with the researchers to support the day to day planning of research project tasks and will be competent at both performing regulated procedures and may be involved in the training of other members of staff. Licensed technologists have a more detailed knowledge of the research protocols and welfare implications.
Likely Qualifications
Level 3 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology, Membership of the IAT (MIAT), Registered Animal Technologist (RAnTech) Home Office Modular training and computer literate, with knowledge of databases.
Salary
£23k - £30k depending on location
Typical
Indicative
Timescales
Alignment to
Directive
2010/63/EU
Core Career Pathway
including
Continuous Professional Development
Alignment to
Education
Framework
Alignment to
Professional
Recognition