The School STEM Technician – No 1 Complete

Introduction and Welcome

An introduction from Alastair MacGregor, CEO of SSERC and Sam McFarlane Chair of the Scottish Technicians Advisory Council.

Scottish Technicians Advisory Council

An introduction to this important body for anyone less familiar with its workings.

Professional Learning for Technicians

Including

Techné

A new professional network for Technicians in Scotland. Within this new site, you can find out about
training opportunities, download the latest STAC meeting minutes, talk with other technicians in the forum or share some resources you think will benefit the wider technician community.

SSERC Technicians Conference

An early warning about next year’s event. Information about how to apply will be available in early 2022.

Technicians Corner

Including

A day in the life of a school technician

The first in a series of profiles.

Health and Safety update

Including

Electrical Safety and PAT Update

The IET 5th edition In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment code of practice has introduced a new equipment classification: Class II (Functional Earth).

Hot and Bothered

During the last spell of hot weather, we have been receiving queries from concerned technicians about high temperatures in their chemical stores.