west midlands regional network event it’s all about you….. 12 th april 2013
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West Midlands Regional Network Event
It’s all about you…..
12th April 2013
10.00am Coffee/tea networking
10.30am Welcome and IntroductionsNick Gallagher-Hughes,HEaTED West Midlands Regional Network Coordinator
10.40am HEaTED UpdateDr Katherine ForseyHEaTED Course and Regional Networks Coordinator
11.30am Coffee break
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11:45pm Round table updatesPlease come prepared with a short synopsis of any recent developments and/or points of interest/discussion from your Institution that you would like to share.
12.30pm HEaTED and The ArtsSteve Carroll, Faculty Technical Manager, Faculty of Arts, University of Plymouth
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13.15pm Overview, summary, conclusions, action points & action planning
13.30pm Agree date/venue/theme for next meeting
13.45pm Lunch and networking opportunity.
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HEaTED Update1. Some stats and current activity
2. The coming months
3. 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
General Stats• 66 member Institutions (see Join us page for list)• 2300+ individual members signed up from those
HEIs (Register as a technician FREE)• 176.5 training days booked for 229 individuals
since 1st Sept 2012• 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
General Stats
• HEaTED Conference: 100+ attendees, Report available in members only area of website (log in, documents to view on Member dashboard) and in Online Communities (members only), following up on action points
• Online Groups: like a forum, 23% members using them - please register yourself!
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 courses
This 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
Wolverhampton, 8th April 2013. HC0010
Train the Technical TrainerWhen and where do you want it? HA0604
Courses arranged by HEaTED to run in your region
Browse our full Course Directory
http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/
Previous Courses
Servicing and Maintaining Routine Optical Microscopes - Jan 2013
Use and Maintenance of Pipettors - Dec 2012
Safe Use of Laboratory Gasses - 58 people Birmingham – March 2013
• Basic maintenance/repair of electrical equipment
• Laboratory & Cryogenic Gases Safety Training - tailor made to suit your requirements
• Safe Lifting and Slinging Procedures
• Abrasive Wheels (New provider for 2012-13!)
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air or Road Certification
• PAT Training
Example on-demand courses…
Browse our full Course Directory
http://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
YELLOW. What courses could you deliver through HEaTED? Train the Technical Trainer
How you can get more involved……
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Calls to action…Update your profile on the new website
Register and post in your Regional Online Group
Help to spread the word in your HEI – posters, email info, RNM follow up
Suggest courses
Tweet !
Offer a course through HEaTED
Your next Regional Network Event
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1. Topics for discussion?
2. Products of the meeting?
3. Venue?
HEaTED take care of……
- Catering
- Agenda
- Delegate registration
Contact us
Nick Gallagher-HughesHEaTED West Midlands Regional Network [email protected]
HEaTED Central TeamE: [email protected]: 01904 328173
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