The Career Pathway for Animal Technologists
6
months
1
year
3
years
5
years
8
years+
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
Typical
Indicative
Timescales
Alignment to
Directive
2010/63/EU
Core Career Pathway
including
Continuous Professional Development
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)
Senior Animal Technologist
Brief Duties
The skills and qualifications of the Licensed Animal Technologist, with excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with researchers, responsible for line-managing other animal technologists, ensuring daily routines are undertaken to the required standards, may be appointed as a Named Animal Care and Welfare Officer (NACWO), training in management and supervisory skills..
Likely Qualifications
NACWO Introductory Course, Levels 4-6 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology, evidence of active Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Salary
£20k - £28k depending on location
Alignment to
Education
Framework
Alignment to
Professional
Recognition