Course Overview

Content

Are you a recently qualified science teacher or newly appointed technician looking to expand your skills?  Perhaps you’re a recent graduate (HNC/HND/degree) looking to work as a technician.  This three-day SSERC accredited course provides you with the relevant qualification to either deliver or to support delivery of microbiology in Scottish schools and colleges.  Why not enhance your employability skills and contact us today for more information?

Course content will include:

  • Preparation and sterilisation of media
  • Autoclave use
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Sub-culturing micro-organisms and record keeping
  • Smear preparation and gram stain
  • Identification of micro-organisms
  • Disinfection and sterilisation
  • Treatment of spillages and safe waste disposal

Duration

3 days

Course Dates

Tuesday 21 May - Thursday 23 May 2024

Price

£350 which includes a £50 fee for the certification.

To find out more about this course contact corporate@wcs.ac.uk