This module will be delivered online using Zoom. Please ensure you have the Zoom platform downloaded and have access to good audio, a microphone and a screen, to maximise your benefit from participant engagement on the day.

9.00-10.30 Systems and procedures

Exploring the many systems and procedures you use in the prep room, what is the best system for your situation? What systems work well and a chance to share good practice with others. We will also look at prioritising your technician time and thinking about what technicians should and should not do.

11.00-12.30 The prep room

What's your prep room like and how can you improve its functionality to enable you to run a more effective service. We'll have a look at chemical and equipment storage and what other spaces can you use.

13.30-15.00 Health and Safety

The role and responsibilities of the senior technicians in terms of the health and safety of the technical service. What you need to know in terms of health and safety and your responsibilities. What makes a good technicians’ risk assessment and how do we support teaching staff and students to be safe in practical lessons.