Science technicians
Science technicians ensure science lessons run smoothly by looking after and setting up equipment and helping out with demonstrations and practical classes.
The Association for Science Education (ASE) encourages schools to adopt the following career structure for science technicians:-
assistant technician (level 1) - providing general assistance and information
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technician (level 2) - co-ordinating the use and maintenance of practical resources and, for example, assisting in demonstrations
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senior technician (level 3) - as for a technician but providing technical or health and safety advice and, for example, supervising assistant technicians
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team leader technician (level 4) - reporting to the head of science and supervising colleagues. Involved in setting up and monitoring systems for managing resources, including budgets.
For more information about the career structure and role of science technicians, go to the Association for Science Education website.
From the DfE website you can download:
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the leaflet A career structure for science technicians in schools and colleges
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the career guide for technicians offered by CLEAPSS School Science Service
