Lab Tech Report

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A research study has recently been completed into the status of laboratory technicians in Australian schools. The study was funded by the Australian Government DEEWR and conducted at Edith Cowan University in collaboration with ASTA and Science Education Technicians Australia (SETA). A copy of the report can be accessed at:http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/ScienceTechnologymathematics/Pages/default.aspx

The report makes recommendations about training and support for technicians, levels of technician staffing/servicing of science departments and national standards. Representatives of ASTA and SETA are continuing negotiations with DEEWR regarding support for implementing the report’s recommendations.
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