Course Content

PIL Course A

1. Legislation.

2. Ethics and animal welfare.

3. Biology and husbandry of relevant species.

4. Handling and restraint of relevant species.

5. Animal care and management.

6. Recognition of wellbeing, pain, suffering or distress in the relevant species.

7. Humane methods of killing appropriate to the relevant species (theory).

8. Experimental procedures (theory).

PLUS Local procedures

All the elements of PIL Course A, plus:

9. Anaesthesia for minor procedures.

All the elements of PIL course AB, plus:

10. Advanced anaesthesia - for prolonged use NOT involving surgery.

All the elements of PIL course ABF, plus:

11. Conduct of surgical procedures