New School Science Technician: An introduction to the role

New School Science Technician: An introduction to the role

£95 - £137.50

By Spires Science Curriculum Hub

Date and time

Thursday, July 10 · 9:30am - 3pm GMT+1

Location

Oxford Spires Academy

Glanville Road Oxford OX4 2AU United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 5 hours 30 minutes

This course is a beginner level course for new technicians who have not previously worked in a school science department.

As a new Science Technician this course will introduce you to your role and help you to provide an effective and effiecient technical service for your science department. Explore the different elements of the role including:

  • The role of a School Science Technician - what is expected
  • Running a Prep Room - efficiently and effectively
  • Health and safety in the Prep Room - responsibility
  • A session on classroom practicals - equipment and troubleshooting

After this course you will be able to apply what you have learned, describe and apply policies and procedures. You will know how to address any safety implications .

The facilitator for this event is Jackie Merritt a Senior Technician with over 20 years experience in the Prep Room.

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Spires Science Curriculum Hub

The Spires Science Curriculum Hub (SSCH) cover Oxfordshire, West and Central Berkshire and is led by Claire Hamnett and Jackie Merritt and based at Oxford Spires Academy.

We provide a wide range of CPD for primary and secondary schools and FE institutions in Oxfordshire and Central and West Berkshire, including conferences, science lead network days, ECT training, technician training, primary science subject support and much more.

Supported by OTSA, the hub combines local expertise in teaching and learning in science, facilitating CPD and providing school-to-school support. SSCH offers high quality science CPD through a range of full day, afternoon and twilight sessions, either online or face to face as needed. We also work with schools on an individual basis to provide bespoke support and work closely with local leading science organisations such as RAL, STFC, Science Oxford, OUMNH and many more.

£95 – £149.68