These individuals have a sound knowledge of a wide range of laboratory animal species and their care. RLAT's are most often found working for animal care facilities, but in recent years have continually taken on more of the technical duties, often working quite closely with research teams. The different designations really represent two different streams rather than levels. The oral examination enables this focus to be examined as the questions can be tailored, to some degree, to the candidate's areas of expertise. Provisional Registration is offered to those graduating from AHT diploma programs.
New graduates are able to write the examination and if successful, can be provisionally registered.
They can sit the oral examination and become fully registered if they obtain the practical experience within the next two years. The Masters achievement is the highest level of Registration. Successful candidates possess a broad-based knowledge of most laboratory animal species, their care, management and use in varied research protocols. The written examination is held once yearly, on the first Wednesday in April. An oral examination follows shortly thereafter for those who have successfully completed the written portion.