Event Category: SSERC

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In this course you will learn how to set up and operate various pieces of equipment used in the physics department. The course looks at:- Light gates Ray boxes Alpha Electronics kit Multi meters Ocilloscopes Power Supplies Signal Generators Course Date: 29th – 30th October 2025 Closing date: 19th September 2025 Audience School Technical Support Staff. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre. It is recommended that

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Dates: Day 1 – 3rd November 2025 Day 2 – 16th March 2026 (online twilight) Closing Date for application: 5th September 2025 The following professional learning opportunity from SSERC includes the loan of 2 full Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot Wonder Packs starting from the face to face day at SSERC and lasting around 16 school weeks. This will allow delegates to instantly apply their learning in their setting, focussing on small groups

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This is an online version of our Health and Safety Update course. It is aimed at science teachers, including subject leaders, and technicians. There will be three online sessions via Microsoft Teams.  You will be able to interact both verbally and via a “chat pod”. The course is free, and no special software needs to be installed at your school. We are planning self-study ‘add-ons’ to this professional learning to cover

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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,

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