CLEAPSS Supporting Safe Practical Microbiology Event
For more information regarding this event, please telephone Mathematics and Science Learning Centre on 023 8059 8810 or email mslc@soton.ac.uk .
Event details
Do you lack confidence/experience in providing for school microbiology? This intensive course covers all the essentials of health and safety and aseptic technique that are necessary for safe and effective KS3, GCSE and A level microbiology practicals. The course is hands-on so you will gain confidence as you practice the skills during the day. Suitable for: Technicians and Teachers. Course led by Stephanie Shaw and Helen Jackson.
What will the course include?
- health and safety aspects to comply with the COSHH regulations
- skills required to provide safe equipment and practicals
- safety aspects when culturing unknown environmental microbes
- safe sub-culturing of microbes for student use in lessons
- dealing with spillages of contaminated materials
- ideas for safe and successful practical activities
- disposal
All agar plates and slopes made on the course can be taken away to watch the cultures develop.
Course Fee: £125 per person attending
This is for a full day of professional development, all CLEAPSS course resources, lunch and refreshments.
CLEAPSS courses are intended for CLEAPSS members – if you are uncertain about your membership please contact CLEAPSS on 01895 251496. An additional charge may be payable for non-members attending courses.