Experienced Technicians Supporting: chemistry 11-16 SL605

Examine and explore a range of practical activities which include health and safety in chemistry, micro-scale, chromatography, diffusion, electrolysis, distillation, titrations and datalogging.

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Summary

This course offers science technicians a higher level of chemistry-based knowledge.

It's been tailored for technicians to support teachers and create impactful science lessons. You'll explore chemistry practical work with a strong emphasis on health and safety and engagement. It's designed to fulfil the chemistry curriculum for 11 to 16-year-old students and will include topics that will inspire students to attain their chemistry qualifications.

During the course, you will experience a high standard of health and safety while learning 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.

The course has been developed on six main strands which include where to source equipment, how to set it up, storage, scientific background of the practical, disposal and safety.

This course may support you with Science Benchmark 4 - Purposeful practical science

Who is it for?

Suitable for experienced science technicians within a school or college who want to learn more about the subject.

What topics are covered?

• KS3 practicals
• KS4 required chemistry specifications
• microscale
• managing chemistry
• make and take chemistry equipment
• chemistry demonstrations

How will you learn?

High impact, high quality residential CPD at our National STEM Learning Centre in York - delivered by experts - which will transform your teaching practice, and also give you the chance to meet colleagues from across the UK in person.

Fantastic on site accommodation and delicious food is included too.

How long is this course?

3 days

Outcomes

By the end of this course 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