@HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Scottish Network Event 25 th October 2013 University of St Andrews

1.To welcome new members to the Scottish Network 2.To help you and your staff to consider how you might raise the profile of technical staff in your organisation 3.To understand the importance of communication 4.To update the Scottish community on the National Network of Arts Technicians (NNATs) 5.To hear from a member on why you should run a training course through HEaTED 6.To demonstrate and plan HEaTED’s continuing support for technical staff in Scotland Event #HEaTEDrne

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

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

Glasgow Caledonian University The University of Edinburgh University of Abertay Dundee University of St Andrews University of Stirling University of Strathclyde Find a full list on our website herehere Member organisations in #HEaTEDrne

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

Access through HEaTED Online Groups HEaTED Online Groups Assertiveness Dealing with Difficult Behaviour Delegating Effective Change Goal Setting Managing Conduct Managing Teams Managing People Managing Mentoring Essentials Managing Projects Resolving Conflict Pansophix Useful Guide Library

Arm 2: Regional Networks Next series of Regional events are taking place in 9 UK regions between September and December 2013 Over 100 technicians attended Regional Network Events already, 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 agenda! Over 100 technicians attended Regional Network Events already, more registering daily Over 650 attended across the UK #HEaTEDrne Regional Networks

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2. Our Role: Stats and current activity

Membership 71 active Member Institutions (see Join Us page)Join Us Almost 2900 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 College member to sign up to #HEaTEDrne

Courses 53 training days delivered since 1 st August 2013 (over 450 days in 2012/13) 41 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

Roll out… Raising awareness via the regional networks Looking for pilot sites / volunteers to evaluate the toolkit For sale from November Workshop at HEaTED Conference

3. The coming months…

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

HEaTED Conference Book now! 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

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 Piloting and launch 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 The role of HEaTED

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

Questions…?

Planning Session: Bringing more to Scotland!

What are your training and development needs…?

Teaching & Learning Skills for Techncial Staff Leadership & Management Skills for Technical Staff Servicing and Maintaining Microscopes Cold Casting and Model Making for Life Sciences What else do you want in Scotland? Use the flip charts Sign up online or contact us Courses arranged by HEaTED to run in Scotland Browse our full Course Directory

Examples of courses we can bring to you….. Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff 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? Browse our full Course Directory TASK

Your next Regional Network Event

Topics for discussion? Theme? * Include student experience activity run by students. What else? 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 and handle all delegate registrations and administration Your next #HEaTEDrne

Contact us Val Gordon, Scottish Network Coordinator E: