Contributing to the field of Companion Animal Behaviour?

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Full Membership

£180.00 annual fee
Full membership is open to those who have had both their Knowledge and Understanding (theoretical understanding) and Performance Criteria (practical skills) assessed against the ABTC Standards for ABT or CAB.
Membership benefits:

Assessment of Practical Skills

APBC Full members are practicing behaviourists who have been assessed against the Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) ABT or CAB Standards. This can be achieved via the APBC Assessment process or assessment via another ABTC assessor organisation that assesses for the role. Once you have successfully had your Practical Skills assessed, then you can apply for Full membership and move to Step Two.

If you have already being assessed by another ABTC organisation, you can apply to the APBC directly for Full membership. This may entail an interview before the APBC accepts you as a Full member.

If you are looking to have your practical skills assessed for either the Animal Behaviour Technician (ABT) or Clinical Animal Behaviourist (CAB) roles, the APBC offers a supportive framework for assessment to help guide practitioners through this process towards Full membership.

Commitment to Continuous Professional Development

Full members are required to undertake a minimum of 30 hours of Continued Professional Development each year. This must include your reflections on the value of the CPD undertaken and how it will impact your practice. The APBC provides a wealth of webinars and conferences throughout the year to provide you with excellent opportunities for CPD.

Read APBC the Code of Conduct

All Full members must abide by the APBC Code of Conduct. Please ensure you have read this and agree to this before proceeding with your application.