@HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne North West Regional Network Event Monday 16 th December 2013 University of Salford, MediaCity UK

Theme: An insight into the emerging creative technologies at Salford University’s MediaCityUK and the potential for networking through developing pro-active collaboration with industry, communities and colleagues from other universities Welcome, Dr Arthur Nicholas, HEaTED North West Regional Network Coordinator 09.10HEaTED Update and HEaTED Competency Assessment Toolkit for Technical Staff (CATTS), Dr Katherine Forsey, HEaTED Membership and Networks Manager 09.40National Network of Arts Technicians, Steve Carroll, Plymouth University, Faculty Technical Manager 10.10Tea & #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

10.25The N8 Research Partnership; Sustainable North, Dr Abigail Gilmore, The University of Manchester, Senior Lecturer in Arts Management 10.55An interactive introduction to technical support and technology at MediaCityUK, Ameera McQueen, MediaCity UK, University of Salford, Technical Services Manager 1.Quays News (Broadcast Journalism) 2.TV Studios (Green screen demo etc) 3.Audio Post Production; and/or stop frame Animation/Computer & Video Games 3 groups 20 mins each #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

12.25Complimentary lunch, networking opportunities 1.00Discussion Items Requested at Previous North West Regional Network Event, Dr Katherine Forsey, HEaTED 2.00 Summary and Action Points: Overview/summary/conclusions/action points/action planning Planning date/venue/theme for next meeting Evaluation form completion #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

HEaTED Update 1. How can HEaTED support your development? 2. Our Role - some stats and current activity 3. The coming months 4. Supporting Professional Registration Dr Katherine Forsey HEaTED Membership and Network #HEaTEDrne

Working to be the lead organisation supporting professional development of the technical workforce

1. How HEaTED can support your development

Standard course listings On demand / in house courses in your Institution Bespoke sessions New courses as suggested by members Support YOU in delivering training Arm 1: Training and #HEaTEDrne

Course Brochures (pdf links on courses #HEaTEDrne Will be sent to all University key contacts and made available through the HEaTED website December 2013

Access through Resources group in HEaTED Online GroupsHEaTED Online Groups Examples include: Assertiveness Dealing with Difficult Behaviour Delegating Effective Change Goal Setting Managing Conduct Managing Teams Managing People Managing Mentoring Essentials Managing Projects Pansophix Useful Guide Library

Arm 2: Regional Networks Next series of Regional events are taking place in 8 UK regions between September and December 2013 Over 200 technicians have attended Regional Network Events since 1 st Sept 2013, more registering daily Over 650 attended across the UK #HEaTEDrne

All UK regions Meet at least twice a year Workshops, discussions, tours, presentations & more! Event reports and follow-up discussions Online Groups support the networks You set the #HEaTEDrne Regional Networks

Edge Hill University Liverpool JMU The University of Liverpool The University of Manchester University of Central Lancashire University of Cumbria University of Salford Find the National List on our website herehere Member #HEaTEDrne

HEaTED Online #HEaTEDrne

2. Our Role: Stats and current activity

Membership 74 active Member Institutions (see Join Us page)Join Us Almost 3000 individual members signed up from those organisations (You can register as a technician FREE)register as a technician members signed up across our Online GroupsOnline Groups Stanmore College, Harrow and City of Islington College, London are the first FE Colleges to sign up to #HEaTEDrne

Courses >76 training days delivered since 1 st August 2013 (over 450 days in 2012/13) >80 individuals benefitting from training since 1 st August 2013 (over 440 in 2012/13) HEaTED Teaching & Learning and Leadership & Management courses will be delivered in every UK region this #HEaTEDrne

HEaTED’s Competency Assessment Toolkit for Technical Staff (CATTS)

Received many requests for help with organisational and individual performance assessment In response to these requests, and a wider UK need, we have developed a new resource exclusively for HEaTED members Background

CATTS has been designed to change the way that the professional technicians in HE (and FE) explore performance It provides a benchmark for all professionals (regardless of specialism or discipline) of their current competencies, development areas, and future direction Background

Resource pack/Toolkit to help Managers assess current competency and plan for future demands and needs It requires a shift in thinking from the traditional annual appraisal process to more of a continuous review process which aims to deliver excellence through an ongoing conversation around performance, capability and capacity What is it?

The toolkit addresses 5 key competency areas as modules: 1.Professional Practice 2.The Student Experience 3.Leadership and Management 4.Planning and organising resources 5.Governance and compliance (incl.H&S) Within each module there are 5 levels of competency for the reviewee to be matched against: 1.Learner 2.Experimentalist 3.Practitioner 4.Specialist 5.Expert Using CATTS

Practical Example Module: The Student Experience Competency: Providing information and advice about procedures for using equipment/ resources

Roll out… Raising awareness via the regional networks Looking for pilot sites are evaluating the toolkit For sale from December / January, £250 member organisations and £450 non members Workshop at HEaTED ConferenceHEaTED Conference

3. The coming months…

HEaTED Conference Book now! Booking Deadline 18 th Dec! Thursday 16 th January, York Price: £100 HEaTED Members The agenda and further information are on the HEaTED website Group discount for 8 people or more from the same organisation Join over 150 colleagues from across the UK What workshops would you like to #HEaTEDrne

The coming months… Expand membership to more Universities and FE Colleges, recruitment drive started Sept 2013 Continuing support for Science Council, Engineering Council, and associated awarding bodies in promoting and supporting Professional #HEaTEDrne

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 Roll out of HEaTED #HEaTEDrne The coming months…

4. Supporting Professional Registration

What is it all about? Important milestone for all vocational and technical staff Response to many calls that technicians do not feel valued or recognised as professionals Establishing proven knowledge, expertise and commitment to professional standards Evidence-based Overseen by Science / Engineering Councils Categories: RSciTech, RSci, CSci; EngTech, ICTTech, REng, CEng

Why should I get involved? Recognition as a professional in your field Improved self-motivation, career opportunities and salary prospects Greater influence within your organisation and industry Confirmation that you are highly competent in your field Connecting you with innovative, influential and inspirational people International recognition of qualifications

Think of HEaTED as a vehicle! All HEaTED courses are linked to the competencies for Professional Registration – make every CPD instance count! Regional Network Events and contribution to the Online Groups demonstrate your commitment to professional development and contribution to the Technical Community Sign posting routes to RegistrationSign posting 10% using HEaTED as evidence 13% requesting more information Joined up thinking The role of HEaTED

Professional Registration Through Licensed Bodies such as The IST, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Biology, IMechE, IET, IChemE, IoP Regional Networks and Events Online Groups Specialist training and development Personal Development Resources Competency Assessment Toolkit Representative Voice HEaTED ‘the vehicle’ HEaTED supports technical and vocational staff on their journey to Professional Registration Technical & vocational staff

Wide range of Awarding Bodies Choose the one specific to your requirements / specialism More information via Science and Engineering CouncilsScienceEngineering No Arts Professional Register yet, NNATs lobbying for an equivalent register. Registered Practitioner scheme available through the ISTRegistered Practitioner Who to register with?

Calls to action… Come to Free Regional Network EventsEvents Register or update your profile on the websitewebsite Register and post in your Regional Online GroupRegional Online Group Help to spread the word in your organisation – posters, s, event report follow up Run your own course through HEaTED Tell us what training you need Tweet!! Bring a #HEaTEDrne

What are your training and development needs…?

Developing an Apprenticeship Programme in Higher Education The University of Liverpool, 11 February 2014 Basics of light microscopy - hands on alignment and set-up University of York, 17 March 2014 Introduction to Flow Cytometry University of Sheffield, 26 March 2014 By Members, For Members. You can become a provider! New Courses Browse our full Course Directory

Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff 13 th Dec, Salford, MediaCityUK Leadership & Management Skills for Technical Staff Jan 2014, Salford, MediaCityUK Servicing & Maintenance of Routine Optical Microscopes The University of Liverpool, 9 th January 2014 Developing an Apprenticeship Programme in Higher Education The University of Liverpool, 11 th February What else do you want in your Region? Courses coming up in your area Browse our full Course Directory

Further examples of courses we can bring to you….. Abrasive Wheels Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air Certification Safe Lifting and Slinging Procedures Safe use of Laboratory Gases Laboratory & Cryogenic Gases Safety Training Basic maintenance/repair of electrical equipment PAT Training Use and Maintenance of Pipettors Browse our full Course Directory Example on-demand courses…

1.What training and development are you interested in undertaking? 2.What can we bring in-house as group bookings? 3.What do you want to see that we do not deliver? Use the flip charts, capture on post-it notes through the day Sign up online or contact us Browse our full Course Directory Task

Questions….?

@HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne An Insight into Emerging Creative Technologies The Potential for Networking Dr Arthur Nicholas, HEaTED NW Regional Network Co-ordinator

Developing expertise and broadening experience.... Looking outside of the Tech #HEaTEDrne

Technical consultancy skills and what Tech skills are worth on the open market? Is there a role for Technical consultants out #HEaTEDrne

Do Tech staff still need to know what’s in the box and how to put it right when it goes #HEaTEDrne

As professionals are we now above housekeeping and removals #HEaTEDrne

Your next Regional Network Event

Topics for discussion? Theme? What do you want to know? Volunteers for activities? Anyone want to share anything? Venue? We can come to you, we just ask for free use of a room….. Date? HEaTED cover all catering & refreshments costs, handle all delegate registrations and administration Your next #HEaTEDrne

Contact us Arthur Nicholas HEaTED North West Regional Network Coordinator HEaTED Central Team E: T: