Induction Seminar for Newly Appointed Laboratory Technicians

Experience Sharing Session

8 November 2003

Introduction Introduction of HK laboratory

technicians’ Association. School Laboratory

technicians in HK How to support for learning

and teaching in the science laboratories

Hong Kong Laboratory Technicians’ Association

Web Page: http://hklta.org.hk

Internet : http://hklta.org.hk

School Laboratory Technicians

Aided, DSS and Private Independent School

Condition of services Transfer between “For the special pay arrangement, the

salary of the laboratory technician in a DSS school should be determined as if his/her service in the DSS school had been with an aided school.” (Section 3b, EMB circular 38/2000)

Job Description Code of Aid

http://www.emb.gov.hk/ednewhp/resource/edu_doc/coa/

EMB Job Description for LT I EMB Job Description for LTII & III UK CLEAPSS Job Description

Manning Scale Code of Aid For Secondary School

Appendix 3 Attachment C.

6 and 7 Days cycle

ED letter 6 days

ED letter 7 days

Support for learning and teaching in the science laboratories

What general knowledge and skill of a school laboratory technician?

Why school laboratory technicians are needed?

How does work of school LT like? Technician in school

What general knowledge and skill of a school laboratory technician?

Possess general knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratory operations and technique;

Good practical skills; Attention to detail; A methodical approach; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

since effective liaison is crucial to the work. Success in meeting deadlines is crucial to the

technician's role,

What general knowledge and skill of a school laboratory technician?

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to co-ordinate resources for a range of classes in a busy timetable by planning ahead and multi-tasking.

Having flexibility and staying calm under pressure. Having self-motivation Ability to work well under limited supervision

Ability to prioritise work effectively

How does school LT work like?

Dispenser Or Pharmacist

For a play in theater Teachers - Director and Audience Students - Actors Lab Technicians - Assistance Director

We play key role in smooth running of laboratory

Why school laboratory technicians are needed?

As a experienced and skilled technicians Have a considerable skill and expertise not

available anywhere else. Have a detailed knowledge of practical techniques

and often greater expertise (than do the science teachers) in matters of TECHNIQUE, HEALTH & SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND ECONCOMY.

“Technicians have a vital role to play in providing high quality science

education.”

Thank you