| Course | comprises these modules |
|---|---|
| PIL-A | Legislation, ethics, animal welfare and the 3Rs (level 1), Basic and appropriate biology (theory and practical), Animal care, health and management, humane methods of killing (theory and skills), minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia (theory and skills) |
| PIL-B | All of the above but with the addition of anaesthesia for minor procedures |
| PIL-C | All of the above but with the addition of advance anaesthesia e.g. for surgical or prolonged procedures and principles of surgery. |
| PPL | Ethics, animal welfare and the 3Rs (level 2), design of procedures and projects (levels 1 and 2, experimental design and design and managements) |
| In some instances separate modules may be offered. For example, national legislation and ethics and species specific modules for training in additional species, please check with the course organiser concerned for details. In the UK competence in practical techniques, using living animals, that could cause pain, suffering, distress or lasting harm will be achieved, under supervision, when a licensed person begins their work. |