School science technician

Inschools,thescience technicianis the person who prepares the practical equipment and makes up thesolutionsused in school science labs. The role also includes instructing and assisting teachers with practical skills, including class demonstrations, for advanced techniques across all disciplines. Many are very well qualified and havedegrees,such as aBachelor's degree(B.A.orB.Sc),Master's degree(M.Sc.) or even aDoctorate(Dr) and/or other professional qualifications such as the HNC,HNDandNVQ.

Their main duties include:

• Care ofliving organisms
• Making upsolutions
• School scienceexperimentsand demonstrations
• Inventory
• BudgetandAccounts
• Repairing and constructinglaboratory equipment

In December 2002CLEAPSScommissioned a survey into the Specific Job roles of Science Technicians. The pdf DocumentG228-Technicians and their jobswhich can be freely downloaded was released and later updated in 2009. The guide was written to help promote a professional technician service in schools and colleges.

See also

• Science education

External links

• CLEAPSS - The School Science Advisory Service providing practical advice & help on safety in Science
• ASE - Professional Organisation for Teachers and Technicians