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
EU Function Group C Modules
For details of training modules for EU Function Group C Animal Carers see
http://ec.europa.eu/environment/chemicals/lab_animals/pdf/guidance/education_training/en.pdf
Typical
Indicative
Timescales
Alignment to
Directive
2010/63/EU
Core Career Pathway
including
Continuous Professional Development
Alignment to
Education
Framework
Alignment to
Professional
Recognition
