SSERC: Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery
This course is designed to instruct learners on the safe use of bandsaws, circular saws and planer thicknessers. The unit also aims to instruct learners on the safe procedures for carrying out associated tasks such as blade changing. Dates: 5th and 6th November 2025 Closing Date: 26th September 2025 Audience School Technical Support Staff and technical department teachers. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre but there
SSERC: Working with Radioactive Sources
Training for teachers and technicians working with radioactive sources. The course will cover: Working with radioactivity – what the law requires. How to carry out common experiments (practical session). How to leak test (practical session). If your school has a GM tube and counter, please bring it along if you are able to do so. Parts of this course are hands-on and we think it would be useful if you
SSERC: STEM Leader 7 Tutor Assessor Training
The SCQF Level 7 Award in STEM Leadership is a qualification that enables candidates (STEM Leaders) to improve their leadership skills and qualities, undertake an independent research project and present, share and report on the results of the project. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC: Safety in Microbiology for Schools
This unit is designed to provide learners with detailed knowledge and skills for performing practical microbiological procedures. This unit is suitable for learners who are performing microbiological procedures in an educational context. Course Dates: 11th – 13th November 2025 Closing Date: 26th September 2025 For additional 3 Day and 1 Day refresher courses run by SSERC Accredited Partners, click HERE Course Leader Johnathan Doran T: 01383 626070 ext 222 johnathan.doran@sserc.scot Accommodation Overnight accommodation
SSERC: Hot and Cold Metal Forming
Hot & Cold Metal Forming is the fifth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course. This two day course will involve learning how to safely set up equipment used in forging processes. It will also develop knowledge of various cold metal forming techniques,
SSERC: YSLP Kickstart Session (Levels 2-6)
This session is aimed at existing Tutor Assessors looking to start delivering the programme in their centre, either after a break or as their first time delivering the award, providing a refresher on resources, assessment and quality assurance and a chance to ask questions to the YSLP team. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
Barefoot Computing: Programming Workshop – Introduction to Scratch – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
This workshop provides the perfect introduction to programming in the Scratch environment through a series of code reading and writing activities (all with a camel theme!). It highlights the application of computational thinking skills in programming and introduces the concepts of sequence, repetition and selection through a series of interactive activities. This workshop is best placed for beginner to intermediate Scratch users and we recommend you complete our Computational Thinking
SSERC: YSLP Tutor Assessor Training (Levels 2-6)
Become a Tutor Assessor for both the non-formal (aligned to Curriculum for Excellence Second, Third and Fourth Level) and formal (aligned to SCQF Levels 4-6) YSLP. Most suitable if you work with young people aged from upper primary to senior secondary age. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC: Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery (Refresher)
The purpose of this unit is to refresh learners on the safe use of bandsaws, circular saws and planer thicknessers. The course is suitable for learners who have completed Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery within the last 5 years, and are regular users of the equipment. In order to be certified in this refresher course, you have to have attended the full Two Day SSERC Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery course. By the
SSERC: Chemistry Assignments for N5 and Higher
SSERC invites Science teachers to take part in this 1-day course focusing on practical activities to support Chemistry assignments at National 5 and Higher. This course will focus on how to best support your learners, including practical activities around the themes of: – Rates of Reaction, Energy Changes Electrochemistry and Chemical Analysis. There will also be time set aside for discussion around managing assignments and secondary sources. A full programme
