The Career Pathway for Animal Technologists
6
months
1
year
3
years
5
years
8
years+
Entry to Master's Degree
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
Facility Manager / Specialist
Brief Duties
The skills and qualifications of the Senior Animal Technologist may be responsible for a number of animal areas/facilities controlled by senior technical staff, will have overall responsibility for the day to day operations, including budget control, implementation of policy, staffing and appointments, helping to promote and maintain a culture of care within their organisation.
Likely Qualifications
Fellowship of the IAT (FIAT) or graduate qualification, management experience and/or qualifications, extensive Continued Professional Development (CPD), possibly working towards a Masters Degree
Salary
£30k - £55k 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