An Introduction to the Role of the Science Technician in Schools and Colleges

Course overview 

This one-day course will give you an introduction to the role of the school or college science technician. You will learn about:

• Health and safety;
• Policies, procedures and protocols;
• Technician skills;
• Where to get more information or support and what's next.

The course will help you to provide efficient and effective support to the whole science department and enhance student learning.

Course content

The course covers:

• The role of the science technician in a school or college;
• Procedures and protocols;
• Health and safety and the technician;
• Keeping up to date;
• A whole afternoon session of hands-on practical activities - which will cover key technical skills necessary to effectively prepare practical lessons (for example: making up an accurate solution, glass work and making equipment, fault finding, hints, tips and best practice);
• The opportunity to use a variety of equipment and share ideas with others.

Who the course is for

This course is suitable for all school and college science technicians working at any key stage.

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 confidence in the support you provide for the science department and students;
• Develop and enhance the technical service and work cohesively as a member of a team;
• 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;
• Develop skills to identify and share good practice.

Course structure

The course is delivered mainly as a lecture with interactive discussion, and a practical workshop in the afternoon.

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 packed lunch.

Book now 

If you are not able to pay by credit/debit card, an invoice can be raised for upfront payment. If this is your preferred method of payment, please email ioe.shortcourses@ucl.ac.uk and we will contact you to inform you on the upcoming steps.