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NEW TECHNICIANS’ SEMINAR

NEW TECHNICIANS’ SEMINAR. CONSTANZ 2011 JOHN MCGlashan College Dunedin. PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS. STANZ sub committee of NZASE NZEI state & integrated schools ISEA independent schools Independent school technicians cannot belong to NZEI

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NEW TECHNICIANS’ SEMINAR

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  1. NEW TECHNICIANS’ SEMINAR CONSTANZ 2011 JOHN MCGlashan College Dunedin

  2. PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS STANZ sub committee of NZASE NZEI state & integrated schools ISEA independent schools Independent school technicians cannot belong to NZEI Independent schools are not required to align their pay scales to NZEI pay scales.

  3. STANZ DATABASE Details on the STANZ database Email database used to send out information from STANZ

  4. ATTRIBUTES Ability to get on with people Versatility Patience Discretion Sense of humour Compassion

  5. Code of Practice Legal document CoP gives defined guidelines to follow Not advisable to take on laboratory manager role If school doesn’t adopt the CoP, the school must develop its own guidelines meeting all legal requirements.

  6. Personal Protection Safety glasses – fit over ones if you wear glasses Protective coat Supply of nitrile gloves for your use only– can get from supermarket

  7. GLOVES Always wear gloves when handling chemicals

  8. FOOTWEAR Not suitable – open toed, no back support so easy to slip out of

  9. FOOTWEAR Closed toe and back. Should have non slip sole for added protection

  10. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Local area meetings – get in touch with area organiser ConSTANZ – biennial conference Otago University paper HAZ400 Scitech-talk STANZ newsletter – published 4 times per annum. Cost $20 from 2010

  11. SUPPLIERS Crescendo Enterprises Delta Educational Electroflash Pure Science Jaycar Surplustronics Dick Smith Electronics

  12. Best Friend Forever One The school caretaker

  13. Best Friend Forever Two Citric acid Iron (II) staining After 5 day soak

  14. TIPS Make sure your work area is compliant for your safety Don’t hesitate to ask if you are unsure about an experiment Ring local technicians for help Supermarket good source of supplies

  15. TIPS Nail polish remover and methylated spirits will get off most sticky labels No dishwasher – use dishwashing powder but rinse glassware well Do not use powder with rinse aid Laminate labels – means you are not making up new labels all the time. Sellotape to bottles.

  16. TIPS Colour code year levels

  17. TIPS Laminate methods

  18. TIPS Buy a pair of these from Bunnings etc. Will cut metal easily

  19. TIPS Candles – put in milk bottle tops When candle has burnt down, everything can be thrown out.

  20. TIPS Sellotape small test tube to side of bottles to hold pipettes

  21. TIPS Put method on stock bottles

  22. SAFETY GLASSES Use 1L plastic milk cartons to store safety glasses. Cut bottle just below the handle One large tote tray stores 15 pairs

  23. WORDS of WISDOM Nothing is impossible for the person who doesn’t have to do it!

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