Demonstrate scientific or technical methods, techniques and skills to others in the workplace
Overview
This standard covers the competences you need to
demonstrate scientific or technical methods, techniques
and skills to others in the workplace in accordance with
approved procedures and practices.
You will be required to prepare and demonstrate scientific
or technical methods, techniques and skills in a manner
appropriate to learner/student's needs in accordance with
the relevant workplace procedures.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in a
science related work setting, including individuals working
in hospitals, scientific laboratories, schools and universities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 ensure that your work is carried out in accordance with
workplace procedures
P2 safe practices and the appropriate personal protection
equipment (PPE) when doing scientific or technical
activities
P3 agree the learning/training objectives of the
demonstration with the relevant people
P4 gather relevant and accurate information for the
demonstration
P5 prepare the content of the demonstration to meet the
learning needs of learner/students
P6 confirm that the location for the demonstration allows for
optimum visibility and conforms to health and safety
requirements and regulations and guidelines
P7 prepare answers to anticipated questions
P8 demonstrate scientific or technical methods, techniques
and skills in a manner appropriate to learner/student's
needs
P9 work safely at all times, complying with health and
safety, environmental and other relevant regulations and
guidelines
P10 communicate the required information about the work
done, in accordance with departmental and organisational
procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety requirements of the area in which
you are carrying out the scientific or technical activities
K2 the implications of not taking account of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting
scientific or technical activities
K3 the scientific or technical techniques and processes you
must use correctly in the workplace.
K4 the importance of wearing protective clothing, gloves
and eye protection for scientific or technical activities
K5 the importance of correct identification, and any unique
workplace coding system
K6 the organisational requirements for maintaining the
security of the workplace
K7 the lines of communication and responsibilities in your
department, and the links with the rest of the organisation
K8 the limits of your own authority and to whom you should
report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
K9 what are the approved scientific or technical working
practices and why it is important to follow them at all times
K10 what workplace procedures apply and why it is
important to follow them at all times
K11 what are the basic techniques and skills required to
help prepare for scientific or technical demonstrations
K12 how to select the materials and equipment for the
demonstration activity
K13 how to prepare resources for demonstration activity
K14 how to demonstrate the scientific or technical methods,
techniques skills to others in the workplace
K15 how to promote best working practice amongst
learners/students
K16 how to monitor learner/student's learning activities
K17 how to encourage learners/students to ask questions
K18 what learning activities can be prepared by
learners/students, and how to help them to prepare for the
demonstration activities
K19 what hazards are associated with the demonstration
activities
K20 the range of scientific or technical methods and skills
that can be demonstrated
K21 how to deal with spillages and what action to take
K22 what are the procedures for the safe storage and
handling of materials and equipment
K23 how to identify problems that might occur in the
demonstration
K24 what are appropriate actions to take in the event of
problems
K25 when and how to use remedial, supportive and / or
prohibitive actions
K26 the reasons why effective communication is important,
and the methods used for communicating effectively
Scope/range
- agree the requirements for the demonstration with one of
the following people:
1.1 supervisor
1.2 team leader
1.3 health and safety officer
1.4 manager
1.5 head of department
1.6 teacher or trainer - establish both of the following for the demonstration:
2.1 scientific or technical methods and skills
2.2 health and safety precautions plus six of the following:
2.3 place for the demonstration
2.4 start and finish time for the demonstration
2.5 the number of learners/students
2.6 equipment required
2.7 services required (e.g. gas, electricity)
2.8 materials required
2.9 workplace procedures to be used
2.10 consumables required - demonstrate methods and skills in one of the following
locations:
3.1 timetabled lessons
3.2 other supervised events
3.3 outside activities - record and communicate the details of the work done, to
the appropriate people, using:
4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
4.2 written or typed report
4.3 computer-based record
4.4 specific workplace documentation
4.5 electronic mail