North West Regional Network Event University of Central Lancashire 23 rd April 2013

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

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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 

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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

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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?

HEaTED Online Groups

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?

Course Brochures (pdf links on courses page)

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 admin@heated.ac.uk 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/

Course Brochures (pdf links on courses page)

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……

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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

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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 Coordinatornorthwest@heated.ac.uk

HEaTED Central TeamE: admin@heated.ac.ukT: 01904 328173

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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?