Practical A Level Physics for Technicians

During this practical one-day course you will 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.

Costs and booking

Price per participant is £180 and it includes course materials and a packed lunch.

Book here

If you are not able to pay by credit/debit card, an invoice will be raised and sent to your school. If this is your preferred method of payment, email ioe.shortcourses@ucl.ac.uk to enquiry how to book this course if you wish to pay by invoice.