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Licence holder courses provided by Red Kite

The licence holder courses provided by Red Kite Veterinary Consultants Ltd are fully accredited by the Scottish Accreditation Board (SAB). The courses are designed and written by NVSs, NACWOs and NTCOs with extensive experience in laboratory animal welfare and care. Red Kite provides PIL A, B and C training for small animals, fish, avian and large animals, and PPL holder training.  

PIL holder training

Course structure

All courses are delivered online via Zoom, with live, interactive lectures led by experienced tutors. Participants receive access to pre-course materials two weeks prior to the course, including PDF copies of lecture slides, supporting notes and resources, and pre-recorded videos for PIL C.

Handling and practicals

Practical components are delivered face-to-face in small groups with dedicated tutors. PIL AB course practical and handling sessions are delivered in person at the University of Oxford after the course. PIL C practical’s are delivered at The University of Reading during the course.

Assessments

Online written assessment via Moodle

PPL holder training

Course structure

The course is delivered over two days with live online lectures. Candidates are supported throughout the course and can contact tutors at any time before or during the training.

Assessments

Three-part post-course assessment (to be completed within three months). Candidates receive feedback and an opportunity to revise submissions before final assessment. Candidates must achieve a 70% pass mark. One re-sit is permitted if required; a second failure requires course re-enrolment.

Further information

Read further information on the Red Kite Vets website

Course dates

How to register and pay for your course

You will require a Purchase Order (PO) number to register and pay. If you have any questions or require a quote to generate the PO please contact training@bms.ox.ac.uk.

Please click your chosen course date above to register for your course.

You will require a passcode and discount code to register for this course, please click here to access the registration codes (SSO required). 

Please select the core modules at the top of the registration form and scroll down to the add-ons and select the species price. 

Please note that all costs include the practical.

For NTCO details, add NTCO name: NTCO Oxford; NTCO email: NTCO@bms.ox.ac.uk

Contact

If you have any question or need any help filling in this application please contact: training@bms.ox.ac.uk

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