Network Launch Scotland 7 th 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