Network Launch Scotland 7 th November 2012 Professional Registration RSciTech Esther Cumming
Jan 19, 2016
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