Casting Courses

UPDATE FOR 2026 CASTING COURSES

In April 2026, a fire unexpectedly broke out at the Louis Fleishmann Hall, the ordinary teaching venue for the casting courses. 

We would like to reassure you that we are working closely with the faculty and team at RNOH Stanmore to ensure the course and associated examination can proceed as planned.

Until we can confirm the venue arrangements and general logistics for the casting courses, we have closed applications for the short courses and for the BCC Casting Course scheduled for September. This is to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum and that the quality and integrity of the course are maintained.

If you have already made an application for the BCC Casting Course in September, you will be contacted later with further guidance. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns.

Musculoskeletal Casting and Splinting Courses

The British Casting Certificate (formerly known as the BOA/RCN (SOTN) AOT Casting Techniques Certificate) has been the only nationally recognised qualification in Casting since 1982 for both the Orthopaedic Practitioner and Nurses whose role includes Casting and Splinting. The certificate and training courses are recognised internationally and this is reflected by the continuing application to courses by students from abroad. As well as the original six-week block courses (now three and sometimes four per year) running at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, there are in addition regional day release courses in a variety of locations around the UK providing this vital education, a list can be found here.

The practical nature of the Course means that places are limited and necessarily more costly than would be the case for a mainly theoretical Course. As a prerequisite you must have a minimum of one year’s, full time experience in casting application. Applications must be supported by a recommendation from a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, who is a Fellow of the British Orthopaedic Association, and from your Line Manager. Nursing staff, casting room practitioners and others who need to become expert in practical casting techniques are all equally welcome.

Prior to attending the Course, it is a requirement for candidates to study the theory as shown in the syllabus.

International candidates are also required to provide evidence of English language proficiency - as such, international candidates need a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS to meet the requirements of the casting course.

From June 2023, Glasgow Caledonian University will no longer host the Scottish Regional BCC course or accredit or accredit the BCC module. All current students will continue to be supported for their exams up to this date, and any resits required. A letter from Mark Rees, National Casting Training Advisor has been circulated to students to explain the changes.

Payment Policy:
Fees should be received at least eight weeks before the commencement of the course, or the place will be cancelled.

Cancellation Policy:
For cancellations within 12 weeks of the start of the course there is a 50% cancellation fee.
For cancellations within six weeks of the start of the course there is no refund of course fees.