Engineering bench skillsNS220

Engineering Bench Skills is the first part of modular course programme which focuses on developing key practical skills. Teachers and technicians will find these skills useful for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.The 2 day course will involve...

Fabrication skillsNS222

Fabrication Skills is the second part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.The course will allow technicians and teachers to...

Science for secondary probationersNS203

This course will build on the practical experiences provided by the Scottish Universities Science School, which is attended by the vast majority of science teachers in their initial teacher education year in Scotland, and offer further opportunities to consolidate and enhance professional networks.Through this...

Support for practical work in higher and advanced higher physicsNS226

    All the experiments and activities exemplify basic concepts that need to be grasped for a sound understanding of physics at this level.We will look at a wide selection of experiments (many of which can be done cheaply, with very simple equipment) across the areas of rotational motion, waves and...

Technology makerspaceNS224

Our Technology makerspace course has been developed specifically for technology teachers and technicians who wish to learn and develop skills in the following areas; laser cutting, 3D printing, sublimation printing and vinyl cutting. These skills are essential for anyone wishing to introduce some of these newer...

Hot and cold metal formingNS225

Hot and cold metal forming is the fifth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how...

Laboratory science national 5NS700

 A new course, Skills for work: laboratory science national 5, has recently been introduced into schools and colleges in Scotland. This course offers participants the opportunity to explore laboratory procedures and practices which can be used in delivery across the Laboratory science national 5 course. Combined...

Super science and terrific technologyNS006

Through hands-on practical activities we will explore STEM concepts in the context of Curriculum for Excellence. Participants will have the opportunity to develop and encourage STEM skills with learners from early to second level. Participants will be asked to report back on what they have taken from the course and...

Welding skillsNS701

Welding skills is the fourth part of a modular course focusing on developing practical skills. These skills are required by teachers and technicians for the successful delivery of metalworking craft activities and aspects of the SQA practical metalworking course.This two day course will involve learning how to safely...

Safety in microbiology for schoolsNS202

The course offered here has been trialed and rated by the Scottish Qualification Authority within the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework. Microbiology for Schools is a practical course with associated written and practical assessments.  In addition, attendance and completion of this courses will enable...

Post 16 chemistry subject knowledge enhancement: redoxRX076

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching chemistry for key stage 5. This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of redox reactions and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking...

Post 16 biology subject knowledge enhancement: energy for biological processesRX075

Develop the background subject knowledge required to help planning and teaching physics for key stage 5. This course will help you to prepare for teaching the topic of electricity and will focus on the subject knowledge needed to teach the content. You will explore ways of building student understanding, taking into...

Understanding algorithms for KS3 and GCSE computer science - residentialCP293

Throughout this two day residential, you’ll go deep into understanding algorithms. During the first day you’ll explore how to accurately read and construct algorithms using flowcharts and pseudocode. You’ll explore the knowledge required up to and including GCSE; including how to use the core...

Computer systems and networking for GCSE computer science - residentialCP294

Throughout this two day residential, you’ll go deep into understanding computer systems and networking. During the first day you’ll explore how the input – process – output (IPO) model works within a computer system; how both input and output devices are used and the different types of storage...

Primary Science. Make it Fit, Make it Fun, Make it Flexible - Northern Ireland Teachers ONLYNN034

The course will support teachers in identifying strategies and activities which will improve the teaching and learning of science, cover curriculum requirements and enhance contemporary WAU topics. It will comprise of one day face-to-face and one day of remote learning.