Biosafety Training

Biosafety Practitioner Level 1 - Institute of Safety in Technology and Research (ISTR) accredited
This curriculum has been designed by the ISTR to provide entry level training for Biological safety practitioners in a broad range of subjects.
An Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Working Safely at ACDP Containment Level 3
This course gives the delegate a systematic review of the facility design, operational practices and safety management which contribute to working safely in the containment level 3 environment.

E-Learning

We can now offer access to e-learning packages, including introductions to Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinets, Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets, Class II Biological Safety Cabinets, Safe Use of Centrifuges and Principles and Applications of Molecular Diagnostic Methods.
Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinets
This e-learning course is designed for scientists who will be working with Class I Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) or refresher training for those currently working with Class I MSCs.
Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets (UK) or Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (Rest of World)
This e-learning course is designed for scientists who will be working with Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets (MSCs) or Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs); this may also be refresher training for those currently working with Class II MSCs/BSCs.
Safe Use of Centrifuges
This e-learning course is designed for scientists who will be working with centrifuges.
Principles and Applications of Molecular Diagnostic Methods
This e-learning course is an introduction for scientists in the principles and applications of molecular diagnostic methods.

Previous courses

If a course from our portfolio doesn't meet your needs, we can use our specialist resources to design a bespoke course for you. If you would like to discuss your specific situation, please contact us and we would be happy to advise you. Most of our training is delivered face to face with practical exercises as relating theory and practice together provides long term retention of information. Previous bespoke courses have included:

  • Virology - Fundamental Laboratory Techniques and Practices
  • Principles, Practices and Interpretation of Nucleic Acid Detection
  • Principles and Practices of Working Safely at ACDP Containment Level 2
  • Applied Principles and Practices of Containment Level 3 - Refresher Workshop
  • A Hitchhikers Guide to Water Microbiology in the Health Care Environment
  • Calibration and validation of Class II Biological Safety Cabinets

For further information please contact us