ASSET Course

What is the ASSET Course?

The Australian and New Zealand Surgical Skills Education and Training (ASSET) course replaces the previous UK-based Basic Surgical Skills (BSS) course and provides an educational package of generic surgical skills required by surgical Trainees in the Australian and New Zealand context. ASSET is a compulsory aspect of surgical training and is usually undertaken within the first year of training and can also be undertaken prior to surgical training.

When must the ASSET Course be completed?

SET1 trainees commencing on the SET Program in Neurosurgery prior 2013 must satisfactorily complete the ASSET Course during their first year of training (SET1).

Trainees commencing training in 2013 or later will not be required to underatake the ASSET Course as part of the SET Program in Neurosurgery as there is an expectation that the skills learnt should be acquired prior to entry to the SET Program in Neurosurgery.

Recognition of Prior Learning for the ASSET Course may be considered in accordance with the Board Recognition of Prior Learning Regulations.

Registration, Fees and Timing

Trainees are advised to register as soon as is practical after appointment. Registration and delivery of the ASSET Course is managed by the College with a fee charged. For further information on the courses please visit the College website.

College Website

SET Program Regulations (existing structure)

SET Program Regulations (new structure for 2012 onwards only)