Safety in Microbiology for Schools (3 SCQF points, Level 6)

This unit is designed to provide learners with detailed knowledge and skills for performing practical microbiological procedures. This unit is suitable for learners who are performing microbiological procedures in an educational context. On completion of the unit the learner should be able to:

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to microbiological techniques

·         Safely perform microbiological techniques

 Introduction to Microscope Maintenance and Use (2 SCQF points, Level 5) 

This unit is designed to provide learners with knowledge and skills to use and carry out simple maintenance procedures and use of educational microscopes. The unit is suitable for learners with a limited or no knowledge of microscopy procedures as carried out in an educational context. By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to the routine maintenance and proper use of school microscopes.

·         Identify and use the correct procedures to prepare microscope slides in carrying out simple biological investigations.

Introductory Physics for Technical Support Staff (2 SCQF points, Level 5) 

This unit is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to enable them to set up and operate equipment used in a physics laboratory. It is suitable for learners with limited or no knowledge of physics equipment used in secondary schools. By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to school physics laboratory equipment and its safe use.

·         Demonstrate understanding of how to set up physics equipment, measuring techniques and basic fault finding.

Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery (2 SCQF points, Level 5)

The purpose of this unit is to instruct learners on the safe use of bandsaws, circular saws and planer thicknessers. The unit also aims to instruct learners on the safe procedures for carrying out associated tasks such as blade changing and the inspection and cleaning of dust extraction systems. The course is suitable for learners who have completed a craft apprenticeship or have previous training/experience in using the equipment.  By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to the safe use of the bandsaw, circular saw and planer thicknesser.  

Maintenance of Fixed Workshop Machinery and Tools (3 SCQF points, Level 6)

This unit is designed to instruct learners on the safe methods of implementing a maintenance programme for hand tools, power tools, fixed machines, dust extraction and emergency stop system. By the end of this unit the learner will be able to: 

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to the safe implementation of maintenance programmes for hand tools and machinery in technical department workshops

Video Editing [using Serif MoviePlus X5] (2 SCQF points, Level 5)

This unit is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to enable them to edit and produce DVD movies using the Serif MoviePlus X5 software package. The software will be used to edit previously captured video and audio footage and will introduce the learner to the basic interface components available in Serif MoviePlus X5. The unit is suitable for learners with limited, or no knowledge of video editing. By the end of this unit the learner will be able to:

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to video editing using Serif MoviePlus X5.

·         Demonstrate understanding of how to use a range of interface components associated with Serif MoviePlus X5 in producing a final DVD.