Practical A Level Physics for Technicians
This course is now fully booked. This one-day practical course for science technicians focuses on building the knowledge, key skills and techniques you need to effectively support A level physics teaching.
Practical A Level Physics for Technicians
26 Feb 2020, 09:30 – 16:00
Please note that this course is now fully booked.
You'll learn how to effectively support a range of practical activities through hands-on experience of a variety of apparatus and experiments.
Course content
The course will cover:
- the new A level curriculum
- risks in physics
- atomic and nuclear physics
- materials and mechanics
- electricity and magnetism
- wave behaviour.
Who the course is for
This course is suitable for all secondary school and college science technicians, supporting A level physics or for those who would like to gain experience in physics support.
Entry requirements
You'll need to be working as a science technician in a school or college.
Learning outcomes
This course will help you to:
- gain experience in the set-up, use and demonstration of a variety of A level physics equipment and experiments including the majority of the required practicals
- identify new ideas for software and resources used to support A level physics
- recognise relevant safety precautions related to experiments and equipment including the identification of hazards and production of risk assessments.
Course structure
The course is delivered mainly as a practical workshop with some lectures/discussion.
Certificates
You'll get a certificate of attendance on completing the course.
Fees
£165 per participant.
Please note that this course is now fully booked.
Chris Pambou
Chris Pambou is a chief science technician at a very successful inner London college with over 40 years’ experience. He has been training technicians for many years here in the UK and abroad. A RSci and member of the IST, he is passionate in the development and professional registration for technicians. He has been involved in a number of physics projects and is joint author of Salter’s Horner’s AS & A2 Advanced Physics Book and Teachers and Technician Manuals.
Further information
Ticketing
Open
Cost
£165.00
Open to
All
Availability
Sold out
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