East Midlands Regional Network Event 9 th April 2013

12:45pmLunch, Tea/Coffee and registration 1:15pmWelcome - Steve Taylor HEaTED East Midlands Regional Network Coordinator 1:30pmHEaTED Update - Dr Katherine Forsey HEaTED Course & Regional Networks Coordinator 1:45pm Discussion Topics A - suggested by attendees 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 Discussion Topics A

3:00pmAddress by Kelly Vere University of Nottingham and Author of TES article Firm Footing 3:30pmDiscussion Topics B - Online Groups 4:00pmWrap up, action points, discussion points for next meeting Steve Taylor, University of Derby 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 Discussion Topics B

HEaTED Update 1. Some stats 2. The coming months 3. Over to you….. Dr Katherine Forsey HEaTED Course & Regional Networks

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

General Stats 66 member Institutions (see Join us page for list)Join us individual members signed up from those HEIs (Register as a technician FREE)Register as a technician training days booked for 229 individuals since 1 st Sept 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 Competition We 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 Closing date 1 st August 2013 See for 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 courses This will be our focus for the next 10 mins

Over to you..… Holding HEaTED courses in your HEI / Region

Safe Lifting and Slinging Procedures 18 th Jan - FULL Servicing and Maintaining Routine Optical Microscopes New date coming soon Abrasive Wheels (New provider for !) 11 th Feb - FULL Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air Certification 19 th – 21 st Feb Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff Edinburgh 28 th May 2013 Example from the North East Region Browse our full Course Directory

Course Brochures (pdf links on courses page)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 PipettorsUse and Maintenance of Pipettors Basic 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

@HEaTEDtechs 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, info, RNM follow up Suggest courses Tweet !

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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