Preparing practicals: Key stage 4 chemistry SL624 / RA01

Start date
28 Mar 25
Duration
6 Hours
Learning Method
Remote Delivered CPD

Summary

This GCSE required practical course is designed for technicians prepping and supporting teachers in the science department. You will be shown the required practical from AQA, OCR and Edexcel and a technician alternative practical. 

There is a chance to experience a comprehensive overview of fundamental chemistry concepts through interactive activities and real-time discussions with experience experts.

Session one:

Making salts, Temperature changes, Rates of reaction and Chromatography  Session two:

Distillation, Electrolysis, Neutralisation and Identifying ions

Throughout this course will be a thread of the 6 ‘S’s:

Safety  - All the aspects of Health and Safety of a technicians technical role - prepping

Sourcing – Where to source/purchase chemicals, consumables and equipment

Storage – How to store equipment and chemicals

Setting up – Demonstrations or any other practical equipment

Scrapping – DISPOSAL of chemicals, electric equipment and recycling

Scientific Background – to understand how a practical works and how to adjust the practical elements to ensure it works in the future.

 

Who is it for?

Science Technician

What topics are covered?

GCSE Required practicals: Chemistry

How will you learn?

Live interactive remote session with an experienced practitioner

How long is this course?

6 hours

Who is the course leader?

  • Mark Langley

    I am the Science CPD Lead at the National STEM Learning Centre, York. With a chemistry and physics background, I have taught in a number of...

Outcomes

You will be able to: 

  • Successfully implement GCSE chemistry skills and in-depth knowledge acquired on this course
  • Communicate with others to implement safe and effective chemistry practicals in your school or college
  • Prepare specific chemistry practicals from a range of sources, to support teachers

Sessions

DateTime
1 Preparing practicals: Key stage 4 chemistry - day 128 March 202513:00-16:00
2 Preparing practicals: Key stage 4 chemistry - day 203 April 202513:00-16:00

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Cost

Fee-paying school or college (independent)Activity fee£280.00 +VAT
State-funded school or collegeActivity fee£280.00 +VAT

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