Changes to the "Operating an autoclave" training course

The "Operating an autoclave" training course will be changing on April 2, 2025. This training is aimed at users of biosafety level 3 (BSL3) laboratories and support team staff in the Central Animal Facility, Preparation Department, waste and sterilization platforms and preparation laboratories.
 

• Initial training

To validate their training, participants will now have to complete two parts:
 

•    Part A: eLearning training to acquire theoretical grounding (description and operation of an autoclave, regulations, guidelines for loading and unloading, what to do in the event of an incident/accident).

Training valid for: 5 years

Registration: formateur@kaptitude.com

Training code : RIS_LAB_0045

 

•    Part B: in-person training with an autoclave operator for practical application of the theory with real-life scenarios.

No limit on validity for a specific autoclave model*

Registration: via the training catalog available through the Career Portal

Training code : RIS_LAB_9

Please note that you will need to validate the eLearning section (Part A) before registering for the instructor-led training (Part B).

 

• Refresher training

For people with valid BSL3 access, their autoclave training will continue to be valid until they need to renew one of the compulsory training courses**.
When they need to renew one of the compulsory training courses for BSL3 access, they will now have to complete the eLearning section (Part A) of the "Operating an autoclave" course.

 

*Reminder: Autoclave models
There are several autoclave models at the Institut Pasteur, and the training certificate is issued for a specific model.
If you are a BSL3 user and request access to another BSL3 with a different autoclave, you must register for the in-person training (Part B) to obtain a new training certificate for the specific autoclave model.

 

**Reminder: Compulsory training for BSL3 access
General risks, biological risks, chemical risks, biological safety in BSL3 laboratories (parts A and B).

 

Contacts utiles

 

formation@pasteur.fr for any questions about in-person training

formateur@kaptitude.com for any questions about eLearning training

informatique@pasteur.fr for any questions about the GAIP BSL3 application