Education and Training Framework
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The table of contents:
Legal background – Article 23 of Directive 2010/63/EU ………………………………………………….4
The education and training framework objectives and structure ………………………………………..4
The Educational Process under Directive 2010/63/EU …………………………………………………….5
Understanding Article 23(2) requirements………………………………………………………………….6
The process……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..6
Academic qualifications for functions (a), (b), (c) and (d)………………………………………………..7
PART A
Modular Training and Learning Outcomes……………………………………………………………………..9
Quality criteria for a training module…………………………………………………………………………9
Terminology used …………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Specialisation for species………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Exemptions to Modular Training for functions (a), (b), (c) and (d) ………………………………11
Training Modules with the respective Learning Outcomes ………………………………………….12
Assessment of Learning Outcomes………………………………………………………………………………12
Assessment/pass-fail criteria……………………………………………………………………………………12
Mechanisms for Supervision and Assessment of Competence…………………………………………13
Qualities required of a good supervisor ……………………………………………………………………13
The supervision process………………………………………………………………………………………….13
Assessment of competence……………………………………………………………………………………….14
Review/maintenance of competence………………………………………………………………………….14
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)……………………………………………………………….15
Recording of Training and Supervision………………………………………………………………………..15
PART B
Approval / Accreditation of Courses ……………………………………………………………………………16
How should a Training Course be approved / accredited? ………………………………………….16
Information requirements for the Course Approval / Accreditation………………………………17
Principles for an Approval / Accreditation Process ……………………………………………………18
Responsibilities of those approving / accrediting courses……………………………………………18
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Framework for mutual acceptance……………………………………………………………………………….18
Proposal for an EU Platform and Information Portal on Education & Training ……………19
PART C
Roles, tasks and training for functions in Articles 24 and 25 …………………………………………..21
Person(s) responsible for overseeing the welfare and care of animals in Article 24(1)(a).21
Person(s) responsible for ensuring information is available on the species housed in the
establishment in Article 24(1)(b)………………………………………………………………………………23
Person(s) responsible for education, competence and CPD of staff in Article 24(1)(c) …..25
Person(s) carrying out project evaluation in Article 38 ………………………………………………27
Designated Veterinarian in Article 25 ………………………………………………………………………28
Use of live animals for the purposes of education and training………………………………………..31
Justification for the use of live animals in education…………………………………………………..32
Justification for the use of live animals in training……………………………………………………..32
Project applications and evaluations for the use of animals in education and training …..33
Transition from “training” to “working under supervision”……………………………………….35
Appendix I: Modules and the related Learning Outcomes……………………………………………..36
Part 1: Modular structure ……………………………………………………………………………………….36
Part 2: Learning Outcomes……………………………………………………………………………………..38
Part 3: Modules……………………………………………………………………………………………………..39
Part 4: Learning Outcomes, Measurable verbs and Critical Thinking ………………………….71
Appendix II: Illustrative examples of assessment criteria for Learning Outcomes ……………74
Appendix III: Illustrative examples of Competence Assessment ……………………………………82
Appendix IV: Training Record Template…………………………………………………………………….87
Appendix V: Recommendations for Person(s) carrying out inspections under Article 34 ….92
Inspector Module……………………………………………………………………………………………………95