Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)

Professional development is at the heart of ASE activity, as the membership organisation for teachers and technnicians passionate about science education. 

In April 2012, the ASE became one of the first organisations to receive a licence to award Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

Why register?

• Improve your employability: Professional registers recognise the range of knowledge, experience and professionalism that are sought after by employers.
• Receive professional recognition: The Science Council has established this new register to ensure professional recognition and development for technicians working across science from education to industry.
• Demonstrate your commitment to your profession: By maintaining your RSciTech status registration stays valid throughout your career and demonstrates your commitment to your own development.

Not sure whether to apply for RSci or RSciTech?

If you are unsure which register to go for, visit the Professional Registers quick check tool on the website and you will be taken through a range of questions which will suggest which register is for you!

How to apply

• You must be a member of the ASE. To become an ASE member, for just £34
• Check if you meet the criteria.
• Then apply using the Fast Track or the Standard route.

Fast Track Applications

There is a fast track route, at a reduced cost, available until 30th June 2013, for those technicians who have 5 years experience and a LATA Level 3 NVQ.

You will have to meet this exact criteria to apply for the fast track route. For ALL others, the standard route is available. The requirement for a CPD return is the same across RSciTech, RSci and CSciTeach.

Payment

Cost

• Fast track costs £25.
• The standard route costs £35.

The renewal fee of £20 will be applied to the membership plan at the time your membership is renewed.

Method

Please make cheques payable to "ASE".

To Pay Online click here and select the appropriate option in red at the bottom of the page to pay your initial Application Fee.

For Further Information

Phone: 01707283000 and ask for John Lawrence or Suzanne Dickinson. 

Email: csciteach@ase.org.uk

Read about the first Registered Science Technicians in the Related Documents below.