north west regional network event university of central lancashire 23 rd april 2013
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11:00amUCLan Technical Services Review James Crooks Head of Technical Services, LIS 11.30amGreen Impact and Sustainable Agendas Clair Challen UCLan Environment & Sustainability Manager 12pmTechnicians Role in Advancing Widening Participation from Work Experience Supervisor to School Governor Stephanie Lee, UG Recruitment & Widening Participation Manager, The University of Event ProgrammeTRANSCRIPT
North West Regional Network EventUniversity of Central Lancashire
23rd April 2013
9.30am Welcome and Report from HEaTED 2013 ConferenceDr Arthur NicholasHEaTED North West Regional Network Coordinator
9.45am HEaTED UpdateDr Katherine ForseyHEaTED Course and Regional Networks Coordinator
10.15am Professional Registration including Q&ADebbie Brunt, Society of Biology
10.45am Tea & Coffee
@HEaTEDtechs
Event Programme
11:00am UCLan Technical Services ReviewJames CrooksHead of Technical Services, LIS
11.30am Green Impact and Sustainable AgendasClair ChallenUCLan Environment & Sustainability Manager
12pm Technicians Role in Advancing Widening Participation from Work Experience Supervisor to School Governor
Stephanie Lee, UG Recruitment & Widening Participation Manager, The University of Manchester
@HEaTEDtechs
Event Programme
12:30pm Open Discussions• Overview, summary, conclusions, action points & action planning• Planning date/venue/theme for next meeting• Evaluation for completion
1pm Complimentary lunch and networking opportunities
2pm Departure
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Event Programme
HEaTED Update1. What can HEaTED offer you?2. Some stats and current activity3. The coming months4. Over to you…..
Dr Katherine ForseyHEaTED Course & Regional Networks Coordinator
@HEaTEDtechs
Working to be the lead organisation supporting professional development of the technical workforce
In a nutshell…
HEaTED Networks
• All UK regions• Meet at least twice a year• Event reports and discussions • Online Groups support the networks
What can HEaTED offer you?
In a nutshell…
Training and Development
• Standard course listings• Bespoke sessions• On demand / in house• New courses as suggested by members• Support YOU in delivering training
What can HEaTED offer you?
General Stats• 66 member Institutions (see Join us page for list)
• 2350+ individual members signed up from those HEIs (Register as a technician FREE)
• 270 training days booked for 265 individuals since 1st Sept 2012
• Delivering on-demand courses at 20+ member HEIs
• HEaTED Conference, January 2013, 100+ attendees.
General Stats• 350+ attendees at Regional Network Events across
the UK in the Autumn 2012 term
• The next series of Regional events will take place in all regions this/next term
• Online Groups: like a forum, 23% members using them - Have you registered yet?
Performance for All HEaTED in collaboration with the PFA Project
Ground breaking and culture busting development framework for Technical Professionals.
Consultation event……
Performance and Learning Systems (PALS) Workshop for HE Technical Managers - 26th April at the University of Bristol
www.performanceforall.org/further-information.html
Contact: Christian Carter
Members’ Photo CompetitionWe would like to find out more about what you do at work.
Send us your best photos. It might be a picture of a Technician working with equipment or engaging with students in a lab, studio or workshop. Or something completely different but relevant to HEaTED!
Winning photos will be used in future HEaTED Updates and maybe even on the front cover. The overall winner will also receive £250 in Amazon vouchers!
To enter send your high res. images to [email protected] Closing date 1st August 2013See www.heated.ac.uk/newsfor terms and conditions
The coming months• Expand membership to Science Parks and FE Colleges, pilot
to be started April 2013
• Lead the way in supporting technical staff in The Arts: setting up a group which aims to support a National Network of Arts Technicians (NNAT)
• Continued support for Science Council, Engineering Council, and associated awarding bodies in promoting and supporting Professional Registration
Supporting Professional Registration
• Think of HEaTED as a vehicle!• All HEaTED courses are linked to competencies for
Professional Registration • Regional Network Events and contribution to the online
communities demonstrate your commitment to professional development and contribution to the Technical Community
• The HEaTED website will signpost routes to Professional Registration
• HEaTED’s quick guide should help
Supporting Professional Registration
The coming months…• Working with member HEIs to work out action plans
ensuring we deliver value for money and benefits to all technical staff
• Expand course provision based on member requirements and delivery of on-demand coursesThis will be our focus for the next 10 mins
Over to you..…Holding HEaTED courses in your HEI / Region
Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff HC0001 University of Central Lancashire – June?
Train the Technical Trainer HA0604Start delivering courses yourself
Working to bring HEaTED courses to your region
Browse our full Course Directoryhttp://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/
Example on-demand courses• Servicing and Maintaining Routine Optical Microscopes HA0702• Use and Maintenance of Pipettors HC0002• Safe Use of Laboratory Gasses HA1111
• Basic maintenance/repair of electrical equipment HA0701
• Laboratory & Cryogenic Gases Safety Training - tailor made to suit your requirements GS0001
• Safe Lifting and Slinging Procedures HA1110
• Abrasive Wheels OT0001
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air or Road Certification HA1113, HA1114, HA1115, PE0003
• PAT Training HA1105
Example on-demand courses…
Browse our full Course Directoryhttp://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/
Activity:
PINK. Use the course brochures to identify potential courses for you / your HEI. NOTE DOWN THE COURSE CODE & TITLE
BLUE. Discuss which on-demand courses you would like to see running in your Region. NOTE DOWN THE COURSE CODE & TITLE
GREEN. New course suggestions / ideas?e.g. wood bending and steaming; laser cutting, spill response training can equip you
YELLOW. What courses could you deliver through HEaTED?Train the Technical Trainer can equip you
How you can get more involved……
@HEaTEDtechs
Calls to action…Update your profile on the new websiteRegister and post in your Regional Online GroupHelp to spread the word in your HEI – posters, email info, RNM follow upTell us what training you needRun your own course through HEaTEDTweet !
Your next Regional Network Event
@HEaTEDtechs
1. Topics for discussion?
2. Products of the event?
3. Venue?HEaTED take care of……- Catering- Agenda- Delegate registration
Contact usDr Arthur NicholasHEaTED North West Regional Network [email protected]
HEaTED Central TeamE: [email protected]: 01904 328173
@HEaTEDtechs
What is it all about?• Responding to the call that technicians want to be more
Professional• Technical staff owning their own professionalisation• Not saying “we are”, proving WE ARE!• Demonstrates proven knowledge, expertise, commitment • Evidence-based award• Overseen by Science / Engineering Councils• Awarded by Licensed Bodies (e.g. Society of Biology)• Categories: RSciTech, RSci, CSci; EngTech,
ICTTech, REng, CEng
Why should we get involved?• Recognition as a Professional• Improves self motivation, possible career
opportunities • Greater influence within your organisation and
beyond• Proving your competence internationally• Keeping ahead of the competition
• Wide range of Awarding Bodies• Choose the one specific to your
requirements / specialism• More information on HEaTED’s Professional
Registration pages and via Science and Engineering Council
Who to register with?