EP2429 Introduction for New Technicians RH698 / D02

This course is for schools from Norfolk and Suffolk area only - all other bookings will be cancelled.

This course has been designed by a specialist in school science technical services and will give you a grounding in the key areas for you to start your professional career as a science technician working in a secondary school.The course will cover the following areas· What do technicians do, what are the core roles.· Key areas of health and safety in the technical service, including areas of responsibility.· Core skills and how to develop them, making up chemicals, some common equipment you may use and how to use it. (some of these will be demonstrated by the course deliverer).· An overview of organisation techniques, requisitions, stock control and securing your chemicals.· Next steps and sources of information and the opportunity to ask questions about technical roles and services.Course OutcomesParticipants will -· Understand the role of a technician· Be aware of the key health and safety issues and responsibilities surrounding a technician’s role· Evaluate their own development and areas of need· Develop some key technical skills· Describe good practice in prep room organisation