Technicians supporting practical chemistry
This online Practical Chemistry module will upskill technicians to improve their ways of working within their schools' scheme of work

About the course
Chemistry practical work is often seen as the most dangerous of the three sciences and often the most time consuming for technicians to prepare (and dispose of). On this interactive online course you will discover hints and tips to make chemistry practical work, ways to cut down on technician preparation time, disposal and storage of chemicals, chemistry demonstrations, the required practicals and some innovative chemistry practicals to add into the schools scheme of work.
It is strongly recommended to have good audio by way of a speaker and a microphone during the day, to enhance participation when engaging with other technicians.
9.00-10.30
Introduction
Chemistry health and safety
Chemical Storage
11.00-12.30
Chemistry demonstrations
GCSE and A Level required practicals (discussion with examples)
Issues with chemistry preparation
13.30-15.00
Chemistry practicals to engage students (live demonstrations)
Evaluation and Action planning
Outcomes - You will be able to:
- Describe a range of innovative chemistry practicals
- Implement good chemistry preparation practice
- Evaluate the importance of chemistry practical in the schools SOW
- Explore relevant health and safety issues around Chemistry preparation and practicals
For queries, please email conferences@ase.org.uk
Fees
- Technician Member - £ 60
- Non-member Technician, with one year's Technician Membership (from the date of the course) - £ 83
- Non-Member Technician - £ 120
If you’re not already part of the ASE community, technician membership is just £25 per year, find out more and join here. This gives you access to CPD (much is free to members), one of our Journals as well as our resources.
Other modules in this series
- Technician - Practical Physics 18th Nov 9:00 – 15:00
- Technician - Leadership 25th Nov 9:00 - 15:00
- Technician - Supporting Student 2nd Dec 9:00 – 15:00


