This entry-level course is specifically designed for new starters, trainees, and technicians transitioning to the use of Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs). Delivered in partnership with Cambium Development, the training provides essential knowledge and practical guidance to ensure the safe, effective, and welfare-focused use of Tecniplast IVC systems.
Participants will gain a strong understanding of IVC components, barrier practices, and operational procedures that protect staff, support animal health, and optimise scientific outcomes. The course promotes best practices in biosecurity, environmental consistency, and staff safety, laying the foundation for confident and competent use of IVC technology in modern laboratory animal facilities.
All attendees will receive a resource pack, personalised feedback, assessment scripts, and a certificate of completion.
12 CPD Points Awarded.
This specialist training course has been specificallydeveloped for hygiene and logistics technicians working with Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs). It provides essential background knowledge and technical understanding to ensure the effective operation, cleaning, and maintenance of IVC systems and their components.
Designed to support best practices in biosecurity, efficiency, and workplace safety, the course equips technicians with the skills required to maintain high standards in cage wash operations while safeguarding the health of both animals and staff.
Participants will explore key areas including barrier procedures, IVC system functions, cleaning regimes, troubleshooting techniques, and ergonomic considerations.
A full resource pack, assessment scripts, feedback report, and certificate of completion are provided following the course.
12 CPD Points Awarded.
"I was really very glad this course was available, it's definitely going to impact on how I do things. I now feel far better informed and more able to care for my animals properly.
The course was very useful as it gave me more confidence with areas I thought I knew before and also new information that I could use to improve my own working practices.
Thank you, The Foundation Course in IVCs gave everybody a good/clear idea of what is needed to keep our mice/rats clean. Good discussions, debates and the day was made staff focused.
I was sceptical at first and did question the need for the workshop. However, I would now recommend the course to anyone working with IVCs or overseeing those who do".
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