This course ͏has been designed to meet the knowledge requirements of The Registered Biorisk Adviser (RBA) pathway of The Biorisk Professional Registration Scheme (BPRS) and is currently undergoing the accreditation process with The Royal Society of Biology. 

Who should attend

This course is designed primarily for (1) health and safety advisors and professionals who oversee operation of biological containment laboratories, and (2) facility managers. 

Requirements and qualifications

Basic experience of working within biological laboratories is recommended. The course is presented in English.

Course details

  • Blended learning (eLearning followed by four days of in-person training)
  • Dates: 
    • March 2025
    • July 2025
    • November 2025
  • £2,200 ex VAT
  • Limited to nine participants
  • The Pirbright Institute

Course description

This course explores thirteen topics of biorisk management. Each topic will be delivered as either eLearning or an instructor-led in-person training. The in-person part of the course will take place at The Pirbright Institute over a period of four days. 

eLearning modules (nine hours): 

  • Management 
  • Transport 
  • Engagement and impact 
  • Waste management 
  • Competence and training 
  • Monitoring 
  • Ethics and sustainability 

In-person modules (four days): 

  • Risk assessment 
  • Biological hazards 
  • Personal protective equipment 
  • Containment and control 
  • Genetic modification 
  • Incident management

The course will be facilitated by multiple subject matter experts working at The Pirbright Institute, including members of:

  • The Pirbright Training team
  • The Health, Safety & Biosafety (HSBS) team
  • The in-house engineering department

In addition, it will include tours of operational state-of-the-art facilities, including: 

Next steps

Please enquire for more information regarding course structure, specific learning objectives, assessment and dates.

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