Nominated Assessor Course

Online and in person options are available.

This course is suitable for those that will be assessing others and introduces the Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) system.

Content includes:

theory of assessment
planning and conducting assessments
providing feedback
filling out DOPS forms correctly
writing DOPS forms

Information is provided by:

self-lead online learning
training videos
Zoom or in person sessions with opportunity for discussion
Guidance documents, such as writing DOPS for the species you work with

Access to online course material is provided at least 1 week prior to the Zoom or in person session (all times to be confirmed at booking).

Certificates and CPD points will be awarded upon completion of online course material, attending the Zoom or in person session, writing a DOPS form and carrying out 3 observed assessments within the attendee's animal facility.

The full cost of this course is £207.90 (£203.70 for University of Cambridge staff).

2024 & 2025 Nominated Assessor Course dates

Month	Deadline	Access to the online course material	Format	Live/in person session
October 2024	20^th September	30^th September	Online	8^th October
March 2025	21^stFebruary	3^rd March	Online	11^th March
July 2025	20^th June	30^th June	In person	8^th July
November 2025	17^th October	27^th October	Online	6^th November

Cancellation fees

Cancellation fee if cancelled within 2 weeks prior to the application deadline	25% of course fee
Cancellation fee if cancelled within 1 week prior to the application deadline	50% of course fee
Cancellation fee if cancelled after the application deadline	Full course fee