Network Launch Scotland

7th November 2012

Professional Registration RSciTech

Esther Cumming

All About me.......● Summer job washing and sterilising

glassware in hospital laboratory

● 7 years working in Medical Laboratories such as Pathology,Biochemistry,Cytogenetics at The Royal Hospital for Sick Children

● 10 years as Assistant Technician at George Watson’s College

● 6 years as School Science Technician at Currie Community High School

Currie Community High School● School Roll approx 800 pupils

● Science Department has 10 working Laboratories, 9 members teaching staff,2.5 technical staff

● High percentage uptake of Sciences

● Variety of courses taught including Standard Grades, Intermediate 1 and 2,Higher,Advanced Higher,Laboratory Skills

● 185 Teaching hours per week

● 87 Technical hours per week

My role as a Science Technician

● To support teachers and pupils by the provision of chemicals,apparatus and worksheets in accordance with needs and requirements.

“At the end of everything I do directly or indirectly is a child

waiting to be inspired by science”.

Continuing Professional Development

● Child protection training

● First Aid

● Fire Extinguisher Training

● Oracle Electronic Procurement

● Practical Physics for Beginners

● Health and Safety

● Leadership

● With the assistance of Senior Management set up work experience programme

● With assistance from Quality Improvement Officer set up regional network of technicians over 23 local authority schools

Benefits of our regional group● Opportunity to offer advice and support to colleagues

● A forum to discuss CPD opportunities

● Scottish Technician Action Group representatives able to report on Scotland wide concerns

● Expand Technical Skills

● Receive updates on relevant guidelines

● Share Good practice

● Discuss latest developments surrounding the Curriculum for Excellence

● Valuable resource

Registered Science Technician

Motivation

● Passion for Science and Education

● Leaving a Legacy

● What it does for me

● Recognition of skills,knowledge and experience

● Opportunity of participation in nationwide technical community

● A springboard for career options

● What it does for employer

● Shows a commitment to my profession and lifelong learning

● A promise to maintain standards of delivery

Registration Process

● Membership of licensed professional body● Application form● CPD Return● Signed Cheque for £20

Registered Science Technician

A professional who promotes Science learning and teaching

Esther Cumming RSciTech