NOTE: 2025 UK pricing includes certificate & VAT

Following successful completion, delegates will gain a certificate from the Scottish Accreditation Board.

To complete E1/L & PIL ABC will require completion of 10 theory modules (see table - module list below).

Learning outcomes are documented within the eLearning platform and are assessed throughout the course modules. Within modules, there are extensive resource references. Students may access these resources to aid completion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR NTCO & REGISTRANT:

Requirements - i.e. probity & NTCO oversight

Condition of enrolment: Registrants must provide accurate details of employment and/or enrolment in an academic/research establishment. Your personal information will be confirmed with your establishment's Named Training and Competency Officer (NTCO). 

PIL AB  & C Course details, quizzes, and final assessment exam

The online modules for PIL AB & C can be completed at the student's own pace (a 10 working day period is pre-set). Expected to take around 25 hours to complete. You will be tested as you progress through the course and module blocks to ensure a firm understanding of the module material. 

Ongoing assessment: There are tests of knowledge as you progress through courses and module blocks. These are open-book questions.

THEORY ASSESSMENTS: Upon successful completion of all eLearning module course reading and quizzes, learners are invited to the next available 'live online' group invigilation session date. Assessments are taken within this 'live online' invigilation session simulating 'exam conditions' and assessments are 'closed book'. The pass mark for each assessment being 70%. 

SKILLS TRAINING & ASSESSMENT: Charles River UK accredited courses & modules meet the 'theory' learning outcomes appropriate to the Education & Training framework for Function A staff (UK PIL's A, B or C). The completion of 'hands-on skills' components of relevant Modules Learning Outcomes must be arranged with your establishment/employer (i.e. to complete PIL A we require verification of animal handling training & PIL C aseptic & suturing practical skills and an oral test covering key aspects relating to these skills). Your Named Training & Competency Officer (NTCO) is required to provide a signed CRL verification & DOPS forms (working with Charles River under our guidance & accreditation) of your training in skills such as animal handling & aseptic suturing (for further information see our Terms & Conditions & Pre-course information provided upon registration).

The completed CRL skills verification form and establishment DOPS form must be returned within 3 months of the (theory) course completion date. The accrediting body will not issue course certificate(s) after a period of 3 months post-course completion. Extension to this can be applied for on a case-by-case basis via CRL (must be NTCO supported and a strong justified case).

Monitoring Progress

It is commonly felt that successful eLearning requires both monitoring and mentoring from an experienced supervisor/mentor. To aid the mentor in observing a students' progress, NTCOs/supervisors are given the opportunity to remotely monitor the time spent in the modules, as well as results and achievements.

Please register your interest through our online process.

If you have any questions, contact us insourcingsolutionsuk@crl.com

Modules covered in this elearning program

Mod L: National Legislation

Module E1: Ethics, Animal Welfare and the Three Rs (level 1)

Module 3.1: Basic & appropriate Biology (species-specific)

Module 4: Animal Care, health & management (species-specific)

Module 5: Recognition of pain, suffering and distress (species-specific)

Module 6.1: Humane methods of killing (theory)

Module 7: Minimally Invasive Procedures Without Anaesthesia (species-specific)

Module 20: Anaesthesia for minor procedures

Module 21: Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures

Module 22: Principles of Surgery

Note regarding registration dates: Registration dates are cohort start dates, please choose one from the listed dates - learners are provided 10 work days (not including weekends) to complete the program(s).