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SUMMARY:Assessing competence in the workplace
DESCRIPTION:With tutor Lucy Whitfield MA VetMB DLAS PGCert(VetEd) FHEA MRCVS\nThis unit will introduce the learners to the theory and practice that underpins effective assessment of learning and work-based practice. Learners will leave the unit with sufficient knowledge\, confidence and skills to assess learning and work-based knowledge\, attitudes and skills effectively. \nOnline only – 12th November & 3rd December live webinar 4pm 2026. Additional teaching sessions will be arranged with the tutor. \n\nCourse Details\nDiploma Credits: 15\n\nIAT CPD Credits: 15\n\nTutor: Lucy Whitfield\nYou will cover\n\n 	Assessment strategies\n 	Learner support\n 	Assessing\n 	Communication skills\n 	Internal Quality Assurance (IQA)\n 	Legislation\n\nKey Skills you will develop\n\n 	Ability to critically evaluate the meaning of competency\n 	Knowledge of the use of different assessment strategies\n 	Ability to devise assessment strategies appropriate to the learning objectives and assessment criteria\n 	Apply the principles of effective competency assessment in the workplace to assess knowledge\, skills or behaviours required by your organisation\n 	Review and quality assure the training process\n\n*Further IAT fees may apply
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SUMMARY:LASA 2026
DESCRIPTION:LASA are pleased to announce that the 2026 LASA Annual Meeting will take place in Scotland from 16–18 November 2026Join colleagues from across the laboratory animal science community for three days of scientific exchange\, professional development\, and networking in a exciting new location.More information coming soon!
URL:https://lsindex.co.uk/event/lasa-2026/
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SUMMARY:Creative BioMart to Exhibit at MEDICA 2026
DESCRIPTION:Creative BioMart is pleased to announce its participation in MEDICA 2026\, which will take place from November 16 to 19\, 2026\, at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf\, Germany.\n\nMEDICA is an internationally recognized event that brings together industry professionals\, researchers\, technology providers\, and healthcare experts to exchange ideas and explore developments across the medical and healthcare sectors. The event provides an important platform for companies and researchers to discover emerging technologies\, discuss industry trends\, and establish new connections.\n\nDetails about MEDICA 2026\n\nDate: November 16-19\, 2026\nPlace: Stockumer Kirchstraße 61\, 40474 Düsseldorf\, Germany\nBooth: Hall 3 / D19-4
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SUMMARY:Practical Laboratory Skills
DESCRIPTION:Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments\, good laboratory practice\, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment\, pipetting skills\, using balances and preparing reagents and solutions.\n\nA sustainability module is also included to highlight ways to reduce the environmental impact of laboratory work. Participants will explore practical ways to improve sustainability in the laboratory by reducing energy consumption and minimising the use of plastics and water and promoting more sustainable supply chain practices.\n\nWho is this for?\n\n 	Research Staff\n 	Technical Staff and students new to the laboratory environment\n 	Experienced personnel looking to refresh their skills\n\nAfter the course you will be able to:\n\n 	Prepare and understand the purpose of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) risk assessment (RA) forms\n 	Understand the importance of good laboratory practice\, including choosing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintaining accurate laboratory records\n 	Correctly use fume hoods\, biosafety cabinets\, centrifuges and other general laboratory equipment\n 	Choose the correct pipette for your task and perform common techniques\n 	Set up and use balances correctly\n 	Prepare reagents and solutions\n 	Adjust the pH of solutions\n 	Incorporate sustainability considerations into laboratory work to support efficient and environmentally responsible research\n\n\n\n\nThis training is approved by the Royal Society of Biology. Training course approval is an independent review process that recognises relevant\, high quality training. Upon completion of this course\, attendees can claim 21 CPD points.
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LOCATION:Advance training centre\, MRC Harwell\, Harwell Campus\, OX11 0RD
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mary Lyon Centre at MRC Harwell":MAILTO:training@har.mrc.ac.uk
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