Events at SSERC

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This course is designed to support teachers teaching the SQA Nat 5 practical electronics course. The course will be extremely beneficial to those new to teaching practical electronics. Over two days we will have presentations and activities that will cover: Analysis and design of the problem Designing and simulating a solution Logic gates Op amps and comparators Timers Constructing the solution Moving from circuit diagrams to stripboard layout Soldering Wiring

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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: 30th and 31st October 2024 Closing date: 20th September 2024 Course Leader Norman Bethune 01383 626070 norman.bethune@sserc.scot Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot

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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

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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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A 2-day residential course based at SSERC HQ to support probationer teachers in Technology to deliver safe, high quality, hands-on practical STEM learning in the workshop. There will be coverage across a range of technology curriculum organisers allowing delegates to develop their skills in and out of their subject specialism. This programme offers an excellent way of keeping up to date with developments in your subject area. The residential aspect

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Course Dates: 12th – 14th November 2024 Closing Date: 27th September 2024 For additional 3 Day and 1 Day refresher courses run by SSERC Accredited Partners, click HERE Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot Course Leader Annie McRobbie T: 01383 626070 ext 221 annie.mcrobbie@sserc.scot

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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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Audience School Technical Support Staff. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre, but it is recommended that learners have undergone Introductory Physics first. Rationale This course forms part of a suite of competency based CLPL for support staff. Course Leader Norman Bethune 01383 626070 norman.bethune@sserc.scot Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot

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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

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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: 4th and 5th December 2024 Closing Date: 1st November 2024 Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot Course Leader Chris Kerr 01383 626070 chris kerr@sserc.scot