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Should HEIs make registration “compulsory” as a proof of quality? (Or at least recognise the importance and value) This could include formation of career structure and link to performance review. How can HEIs tackle the issue of Teaching/Learning facilitating and proof of quality? How can HEIs recognise technician support in independent studies/project work as part of CPD? Can HEaTED help to persuade my Management/Institution that a course is necessary? (and therefore provide support)? How can HEaTED influence the management structures and approaches in our Discussion Topics A
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East Midlands Regional Network Event9th April 2013
12:45pm Lunch, Tea/Coffee and registration
1:15pm Welcome - Steve TaylorHEaTED East Midlands Regional Network Coordinator
1:30pm HEaTED Update - Dr Katherine ForseyHEaTED Course & Regional Networks Coordinator
1:45pm Discussion Topics A - suggested by attendees
2:45pm Tea/Coffee/Biscuits
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Event Programme
• Should HEIs make registration “compulsory” as a proof of quality? (Or at least recognise the importance and value) This could include formation of career structure and link to performance review.
• How can HEIs tackle the issue of Teaching/Learning facilitating and proof of quality?
• How can HEIs recognise technician support in independent studies/project work as part of CPD?
• Can HEaTED help to persuade my Management/Institution that a course is necessary? (and therefore provide support)?
• How can HEaTED influence the management structures and approaches in our institutions?
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Discussion Topics A
3:00pm Address by Kelly VereUniversity of Nottingham and Author of TES article Firm Footing
3:30pm Discussion Topics B - Online Groups
4:00pm Wrap up, action points, discussion points for next meeting Steve Taylor, University of Derby
4:00pm Departure
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Event Programme
• Sharing resources: Is it possible for technical staff to arrange to share labs, equipment and technical expertise?
• Collaborative schemes/projects across institutions: can we use the HEaTED network to create a "bottom up" approach?
• Troubleshooting/Sharing technical problems and solutions: Technicians can be very much more in touch with each other now through the regional and national networks. The online groups discussion for example can be an excellent way to do this.
• Sharing supplier/procurement information. Could we set up a joint list? or just simply have a question and answer set up on the Online Group?
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Discussion Topics B
HEaTED Update1. Some stats
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?
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
• Continued support for Science Council, Engineering Council, and associated awarding bodies in promoting and supporting Professional Registration
• 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)
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
• Safe Lifting and Slinging Procedures 18th Jan - FULL
• Servicing and Maintaining Routine Optical Microscopes New date coming soon
• Abrasive Wheels (New provider for 2012-13!) 11th Feb - FULL
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air Certification 19th – 21st Feb
• Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff Edinburgh 28th May 2013
Example from the North East Region
Browse our full Course Directoryhttp://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/
Activity:
1. Use the course brochures to identify potential courses for you / your HEI. NOTE DOWN THE COURSE CODE & TITLE
2. Discuss which on-demand courses you would like to see running in your Region
e.g. Use and Maintenance of PipettorsBasic maintenance/repair of electrical equipment PAT Training
3. New course suggestions / ideas?e.g. wood bending and steaming; laser cutting, spill response training
4. What courses could you deliver? Train the Technical Trainer
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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 upSuggest coursesTweet !
Contact usSteve TaylorHEaTED East Midlands Regional Network Coordinatoreastmidlands@heated.ac.uk
HEaTED Central TeamE: admin@heated.ac.ukT: 01904 328173
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The HEaTED Online Communities
HEaTED Online Communities
Your next Regional Network Event
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1. Topics for discussion? Theme?
2. Products of the meeting?
3. Venue?
4. Date?
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
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