3.2.1 General guidance on training
A. Background & Definitions
This item refers to one of the Core Requirements (Core Requirement 11 - "All personnel involved in research must have adequate training and competence to perform assigned tasks") and is, therefore, considered as essential.
B. Guidance & Expectations
It is generally expected that it is the task of Process Owner to define the training needs of the research unit:
- All mandatory/legally required trainings need to be documented securely maintained for all members of research unit, e.g.
- Training related to animal care and use
- Training to securely work in S1/s2 laboratories
- Training to work with human samples
- Documentation should include details like the training content, date, trainee and trainer signatures, and a summary of the material covered. Records should be kept secure, accessible, and organized. This can include using online systems as well as paper records.
- For all other trainings: Unless prioritized and set by the parent organization, the Process Owner need to prioritize and set content, enforcement and documentation requirements based on RU's quality criteria, e.g.
- Training related to detection, recording, reporting and avoidance of Conflict of Interest
- Training for new employees joining the research unit
- Training related to equipment used for the first time; materials and reagents that require special handling, storage, or disposal
- Training must be provided to all employees on how to record data and what is considered sufficient data recording
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET
- To consider the need to develop and provide refresher training
- Where it matters, provide specifics of the training, such as details about the training method, course content, and any specific procedures or techniques covered.
- Consider to include a verification of Skills: A form of confirmation that the trainee has demonstrated the necessary skills and knowledge to perform the procedures.
C. Resources
- NRC Guide for the care and use of laboratory animals 8th edition (2011)- page 15:Personnel Management [1]
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