Technicians courses. STEM CPD LIVE* Remote delivery science courses and networks for technicians.
The following packages provide opportunities to network and learn with colleagues in the same role in other schools. The sessions are aimed at subject leaders and other key school staff. Each session is professionally facilitated by STEM consultants.
* These courses are live, not recorded, and cannot be watched back at a later date.
BOOKINGS
Online bookings close 24 hours before the course start date. Last minute bookings can be made by email and not the website.
For any queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.
FEES
Fees shown are for maintained (state-funded) schools.
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EP2332 Technicians Supporting Biology
RK607 B52
For participants from schools within Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and Northampton only.
All other bookings can be made onto course number RK607 A21.
Technicians Supporting Biology
RK607 A21
For attendees from all areas.Participants from schools within the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas are welcome to book onto the fully funded course RK607 B52.
EP2332 Late Summer Online Network for Technicians at All Levels
RK607 B37
With recent changes to the science curriculum now embedded in most schools and colleges, challenges still remain in maximising the enjoyment, engagement and success of learners. This course recognises the pivotal role that technical support staff play and provides the opportunity to meet, discuss and share good practice.
For schools from the Leicester and Northampton areas only. All other attendees should book onto course RK607 B38.
Late Summer Online Network for Technicians at All Levels
RK607 B38
With recent changes to the science curriculum now embedded in most schools and colleges, challenges still remain in maximising the enjoyment, engagement and success of learners. This course recognises the pivotal role that technical support staff play and provides the opportunity to meet, discuss and share good practice.
EP2332 Technicians Health and Safety
RK607 B58
Health and Safety for technicians and teachers
This course will cover the basics of health and safety knowledge needed to ensure yourself and your department are working safely in science education. We will explore common Health and Safety issues, responsibilities, training, emergency measures, systems, security and risk assessments for teacher and technician activities.
For participants from schools in the Derby, Leicester, Northants and Nottingham areas only.
All other areas should book onto course RK607 A29.
Non-attendance will be charged £120 to avoid wasting the funding.
Technicians Health and Safety
RK607 A29
Health and Safety for technicians and teachers
This course will cover the basics of health and safety knowledge needed to ensure yourself and your department are working safely in science education. We will explore common Health and Safety issues, responsibilities, training, emergency measures, systems, security and risk assessments for teacher and technician activities.
For participants from all areas.
Participants from schools in Derby, Leicester, Northants and Nottingham areas should book onto course RK607 B58.
EP2332 Organising Your Prep Room
RK607 B56
Organising a Prep Room
Are you a senior technician or a lone technicians running a prep room in your school or college? If you are then this course can help you make sure you are providing an efficient practical service to students in your institution. We will explore, procedures and systems, security, maintenance and checks, time management and storage in this three hour course.
Fully funded for participants from schools in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas only.
All other attendees should book onto course RK607 A27.
Non-attendance will be charged £120 to avoid wasting the funding.
Organising Your Prep Room
RK607 A27
Organising a Prep Room
Are you a senior technician or a lone technicians running a prep room in your school or college? If you are then this course can help you make sure you are providing an efficient practical service to students in your institution. We will explore, procedures and systems, security, maintenance and checks, time management and storage in this three hour course.
For participants from all areas.
Participants from schools in the Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Northampton areas should book onto course RK607 A27.
REGISTRATION, BOOKING AND FEES
Click on these links for more information on how to register, make bookings, fees and other information.
For any other queries regarding a course please contact Anna Cummings on STEM@dtsa.org.uk.
FACE-TO-FACE & PAST COURSES
In-person courses are available in your local area which are great for networking and practicals, and a list of past courses is available to view showing courses we are able to run again on request.
Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire and Leicester, Leicestershire & Northants Science Learning Partnerships (SLP), trading as Developing Teachers of Science Association (DTSA), cover the entire geographical area including Derby, Nottingham, Leicester & Northampton for STEM Learning UK.
Our aim is to allow all staff to support students to ensure they are the best that they can be. We are proud to have provided teachers, technicians and other educators with high impact, subject-specific professional development in science and the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.