Skills for new technicians SL601

Suitable if you're new to the role within a school or college, providing a thorough grounding in the science technician profession.

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Summary

Through a range of intensive hands-on sessions,  you'll explore the necessary basic skills a science technician needs to effectively prepare practical lessons.

The course is split into two three-day residential periods. The first part concentrates on core technical skills and includes sessions on health and safety, solutions and gas making, glass working, soldering, greenhouse science, microbiology, repairing equipment and working as a science technician.

The second residential period introduces further practical skills in chemistry, biology, physics and data logging, STEM club activities with additional health and safety on fire safety.

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

Who is it for?

Suitable for those new to the role of science technician within a school or college, this CPD activity provides a thorough grounding in the science technician profession.

What topics are covered?

• basic technical science department skills
• basic biology, chemistry, physics, datalogging and biotechnology skills
• how to support a STEM club
• understand fire safety
• preproom management

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?

6 days

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• work towards successfully implementing the new skills and knowledge acquired on the course
• describe and apply policies, procedures and actions that will lead to an effective and efficient technical service
• describe and explain safety implications and how to address them
• understand the roles and responsibilities of science technicians in education