Technician Courses
We have a variety of CPD courses running over the next few months and are constantly adding new courses so do check back soon.
If there is anything you would want to see here or if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us. We hope to see you at one of our courses soon!
*OFFER* Teacher (or Technician!) Release Payments (TRP) - Some of our courses have a TRP available to maintained schools when booking. This is a payment to enable your school to release you for the course, this can go towards supply cover or provisions. Look out for TRP in our course list below and contact us to book with one of these offers.
You will need to pay the full amount up-front, 8 weeks after attending the course you will be refunded the percentage specified on the offer. If you have any questions please contact us.
Upcoming Courses
Technicians Supporting Physics - 12th December - Remote - 10.00-13.00 - £75/£150* (TRP of 50% - final price £38, available for the local area) - contact us to book with this offer - Info and booking
Learn preparation tips, practical management and discover a range of practicals for KS3 and KS4.
Setting up your own Stem Club - 11th, 18th and 25th Jan - 3 course sessions - Remote - 13.30-14.30 - £100/£150* - Info and booking
This course is an introduction to running a successful STEM Club in school as a technician. The sessions will provide information about how to recruit members to your club, how to plan activities to engage and enthuse students and some sample activities and resources to get you started.
Health and Safety for Technicians - Remote half day - 16th January - Remote - 10.00-13.00 - £75/£150* (TRP of 50% - final price £38, available for the local area) - contact us to book with this offer - Info and booking
Develop a strong understanding of Health and Safety in your labs and your responsibilities as part of this.
Maintaining your Microscopes - 23rd January - Remote - 13.00-15.00 - £60/£120* - Info and booking
Microscopes are an expensive yet essential part of the science department, being used from from KS3 to KS5. Why do you need to care and maintain your microscope? How do you keep microscopes in good condition? How do you protect a microscope? Can I save money on maintenance costs by carrying this out in-house? Learn the answers to these and other questions with this hands-on remote course.
CLEAPSS preparation room management and health and safety for senior technicians - 6th February - St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood - 9.30-16.00 - £160 members/£320 non-members - Info and booking
This one-day discussion-based course explores and shares ideas for good preparation room management.
CLEAPSS - Radiation Protection Supervisor Training - please note - this course is for teachers however some schools like to have a technician as an additional certificate holder.
St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood - 9.30-16.00 - £160 members/£320 non-members
- 28th February - Info and booking
- 10th July 2024 - Info and booking
Ensure you are up to date with all you need to know about Radiation Protection and how to manage your resources.
CLEAPSS - Health and Safety for Science Technicians
St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood - 9.30-16.00 - £160 members/£320 non-members
- 19th March - Info and booking
- 25th June - Info and booking
Develop a strong understanding of Health and Safety in your labs and your responsibilities as part of this.
CLEAPSS - Safety with Chemicals - 12th June - St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood - 9.30-16.00 - £160 members/£320 non-members - Info and booking
Topics covered include: CLEAPSS support for working safely with chemicals, necessary control measures, working with chemicals safely for school practical work, waste and recycling: An introduction chemical emergencies and the need for training: spills practical and fire demonstrations.
Annual Secondary Science Conference - 4th July - St Clement Danes School, Chorleywood - 9.00-15.45 - £100/£200* - Info and booking
Join us for this annual conference for science technicians which includes a full day of practical ideas and activities including keynote and workshop sessions throughout the day for biology, chemistry and physics. Connect with your fellow technicians and browse our marketplace in the break times.
*State funded school or college price/Fee-paying school or college price (independent)