Course Dates: 23rd  – 25th April 2024
Closing Date: 1st March 2024

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Audience

School Technical Support Staff. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre.

Rationale

This course forms part of a suite of competency based CLPL for support staff.

Course Leader

Annie McRobbie

T: 01383 626070 ext 221
annie.mcrobbie@sserc.scot

Accommodation

For delegates who live more than 50 miles from SSERC, or for whom public travel would take more than 90 minutes, hotel accommodation can be provided at a local hotel.

Location

The course will be held at SSERC in Dunfermline. Our SSERC buildings are at 2 Pitreavie Court, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU. SSERC is a short (5-10 minutes) walk from Rosyth railway station and close to the end of the A823(M) spur off Junction 2 of the M90 motorway. Car journey times (approximately): Edinburgh – 30 min; Glasgow – 60 min; Aberdeen – 2.5 hours; Inverness – 3 hours.

Cost

£480.00 (non-residential rate)

£630.00 (residential rate)

Applicants from Local Authority-funded schools and FE colleges will be entitled to apply for an ENTHUSE Subsidy of £480.00 to help towards covering the cost of the course.

Outcomes

Outcome 1

You will be introduced to microbiological techniques.  The lectures/tutorials for this outcome will focus on:

  • Preparation for microbiological work;
  • Aseptic techniques;
  • Preparation and sterilisation of media;
  • Use of autoclave for sterilisation;
  • Sub-culturing, slide preparation and staining;
  • Treatment of spillages and disposal;
  • Identifying micro-organisms using smears and Gram’s stain.

Outcome 2

In this outcome you will be introduced to the methods for disinfection and sterilisation of microbes.  You will also learn how to:

  • Prepare media;
  • Perform sub-culturing techniques and keep records;
  • Identify microbial samples using smear techniques and the Gram’s stain test; use chemical disinfectants;
  • Autoclave;
  • Treat spillages and dispose of waste.

Why Should You Attend?

Further your knowledge on safety procedures and good working practices for microbiological work in an educational environment.

Programme

Day 1

Introduction

Risks and the need for good working practices

Preparation for microbiological work

Aseptic Techniques

Preparation and sterilisation of media

Use of Autoclave

Sub Culturing

Day 2

Spills

Sterilisation and disinfection

Slide preparation and staining

Treatment of spillages and disposal

Day 3

Media Prep assessed practical

Subculturing assessed practical

Smear and prep gram’s stain assessed practical

Written Assessment

Close and Plenary

Commitment

Attend on all 3 days and undergo both written and practical assessment.