Technicians supporting: chemistry 11-16 NY605 / A22
Summary
This course offers a science technician a higher level of chemistry-based knowledge.
This course has been tailored for technicians to support teachers and create impactful science lessons. You will explore chemistry practical work with a strong emphasis on health and safety and engagement. The content has been designed to fulfil the chemistry curriculum for 11 to19-year-old students and will include topics that will inspire students to attain in their chemistry qualifications.
The course has five main strands to make sure it’s relevant to technicians. These strands include, where to source the equipment, how to set it up, how the practical runs in the classroom, scientific background to the practical and health and safety.
During the course, you will experience a high standard of health and safety where you will learn how to manage the chemicals you have in your chemical store. This area is crucial in a technician’s knowledge of chemistry. There is a strong emphasis on the GCSE required practicals and will cover all three major exam boards.
Who is it for?
What topics are covered?
- KS3 practicals
- KS4 required chemistry specifications
- microscale
- managing chemistry
- make and take chemistry equipment
- datalogging in chemistry
- chemistry demonstrations
How will you learn?
How long is this course?
Who is the course leader?
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- successfully implement new chemistry skills and knowledge acquired on the course
- identify key issues that are essential for effective performance in your role
- communicate with others to implement safe and effective chemistry practicals in your school or college
- prepare chemistry practicals from a range of sources, to engage students and others
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 - Technicians supporting: chemistry 11-16 | 05 December 2022 | 11:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| Day 2 - Technicians supporting: chemistry 11-16 | 06 December 2022 | 09:00-19:00 | National STEM Centre |
| Day 3 - Technicians supporting: chemistry 11-16 | 07 December 2022 | 09:00-16:00 | National STEM Centre |
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Additional information
If the course you would like to attend is fully booked, please contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to express your interest in being added to a waiting list. We will contact you when the course is due to run again.
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