SSERCtechnology

03/09/2026

We have a new 2day course available on December 2nd and 3rd for Technology Early Career Teachers looking for some hands on practical STEM learning in the workshop.

This course is aimed at Technology Students, NQT's, Dual Qualified Teachers and early career educators.

For more information and application form, please see the link below

SSERC offers a vast portfolio of professional learning (PL) programmes for STEM educators in Scotland. Our curricular based PL is offered to everyone: childminders, early years workers, primary and secondary staff as well as lecturers, technicians and those who work with young people in non-formal s...

25/08/2026

There are a few metalwork courses now available for booking, these are all 1-day courses.

For more information, please see the links below.

Introductory to Forging
Course date: 10 November 2026
Closing date for applications: 2 October 2026

https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/professional-learning-calendar/introduction-to-forging-nov-2026/

Introductory to Forging
Course date: 11 November 2026
Closing date for applications: 2 October 2026

https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/professional-learning-calendar/introduction-to-forging-nov-2026-2/

Cold Metal Forming
Course date: 25 November 2026
Closing date for applications: 23 October 2026

https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/professional-learning-calendar/cold-metal-forming/

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04/06/2026

We have a number of Safe Use Courses available in September including a Refresher Course. If anyone is requiring machine training, please see a list of courses below...

Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery
Course dates: 9-10 September 2026
Closing date for applications: 19 June 2026
https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/professional-learning-calendar/safe-use-of-fixed-workshop-machinery-septrember-2026/

Safe Use of Fixed Classroom Machinery
Course dates: 2-3 September 2026
Closing date for applications: 12 June 2026
https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/professional-learning-calendar/safe-use-of-fixed-classroom-machinery-september-2026/

Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery (Refresher)
Course date: 30 September 2026
Closing date for applications: 21 August 2026
https://www.sserc.org.uk/professional-learning/professional-learning-calendar/safe-use-of-fixed-workshop-machinery-refresher-september-2026/

25/05/2026

Safe Use of Fixed Classroom Machinery course has a number of spaces left for the 24th June.

This course is an excellent opportunity for Teachers who require training on the Bandsaw but do not require the use of the circular saw and planer/thicknesser, however the course is open to all who require training on a series of other machinery.

Please see the link for more information

SSERC offers a vast portfolio of professional learning (PL) programmes for STEM educators in Scotland. Our curricular based PL is offered to everyone: childminders, early years workers, primary and secondary staff as well as lecturers, technicians and those who work with young people in non-formal s...

19/05/2026

12/05/2026

As Duncan delivers a 2 day welding course in SSERC HQ, Chris is attending Heriot Watt University for the Stemovators challenge showcasing our AR Welding Kits.

These kits will be on the SSERC website soon, for all local authority schools to rent.

29/04/2026

We have a number of professional learning courses available throughout the year.....

Practical Metalworking SQA 2 day course.

Introduction to Forging 1 day course.

Cold metal Forming 1 day course.

If interested, please see the link below

SSERC offers a vast portfolio of professional learning (PL) programmes for STEM educators in Scotland. Our curricular based PL is offered to everyone: childminders, early years workers, primary and secondary staff as well as lecturers, technicians and those who work with young people in non-formal s...