IAT
Level 2
QN: 603/7759/8
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IAT Level 2 Diploma in Laboratory Animal Science and Technology
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by IAT. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 390 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
IAT
Syllabus Units
10 Units
Guided Hours
390 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Communication for animal technicians
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Demonstrate effective communication skills under a range of conditions.
2
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND LEGISLATION
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Understand the basic principles of health and safety and accident prevention at work.Identify different types of hazards and risks in a typical animal facility and understand the measures that can be taken to mitigate them.Understand the principles of risk assessment.
3
Introduction to laboratory animal facility legislation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Learning OutcomesThe learner will
- Identify the broad provisions of the legislation controlling the use of research animals.
- Know appropriate methods of euthanasia.
4
Introduction to laboratory animal science ethics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Understand that there is a broad range of ethical, welfare and scientific perspectives on the use of animals in scientific procedures.Know how the concerns over the use of laboratory animals are minimised.
5
Laboratory animal biology
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Define the conditions necessary for life.Describe the structure, growth and organisation of cells.List the anatomical and physiological features of an animal.Explain how organ systems work together to make a co-ordinated response to keep an animal healthy.
6
Laboratory animal health and husbandry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Know methods available to safely handle and sex a laboratory animal.Know/understand methods to estimate the age of a named species of laboratory animal with reasonable accuracy.Know/understand suitable procedures for the safe handling and restraint of a named species for common scientific procedures.Identify signs of ill health in a named species and describe suitable remedial actions.
7
Laboratory animal housing and routines
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Know/understand suitable routines and husbandry practices for the maintenance and care for a range of laboratory animals.Know/understand the consequences for the animal resulting from inappropriate environmental conditions.Describe appropriate methods for identifying a range of animals.
8
Laboratory animal nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Know how water and a balanced diet are provided for laboratory animals.
9
Numeracy for animal technologists
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Accurately carry out a range of calculations required in the animal facility.
10
The Production of Laboratory Animals
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- The learner will:Know suitable methods for producing animals and managing colonies using database technology.Understand methods for the recording and retrieval of production information, including database systems.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7759/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- IAT
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2021
- Operational End
- Sept 2028