1. @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne East Midlands Regional Network Event 17 th September 2013 The University of Leicester

2. To establish a community of well-networked vocational and technical staff from all levels to lead, manage and deliver services and support to academia for the future. Event Objective @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

3. 12.00Lunch, Tea/Coffee and Registration 12.30Welcome Steve Taylor, HEaTED East Midlands Regional Network Coordinator 12.40 HEaTED Update Dr Katherine Forsey, HEaTED Course & Regional Networks Coordinator 13:00HEaTED’s Competency Assessment Toolkit for Technical Staff (CATTS) Dr Rachel Crossley, HEaTED Programme Manager @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

4. 13.30Discussion Topics as suggested by attendees at the previous meeting: HEaTED courses - what are we accessing and what are we putting on in the East Midlands? What courses have been taken up as a result of the April event? Are there any requests for courses still outstanding? Review the regional training request list. 14.30Tea/Coffee/Biscuits @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

5. 14.45“What about the Arts?” Steve Carroll, National Network of Arts Technicians (NNATs) and Plymouth University 15:45Discussion and feedback - Steve Taylor On previous sessions Action points Discussion points for next meeting Evaluation completion 16:30Departure @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

6. HEaTED Update 1. How can HEaTED support your development? 2. Our Role - some stats and current activity 3. The coming months 4. Over to you….. Dr Katherine Forsey HEaTED Course & Regional Networks Coordinator @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

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

8. HEaTED Regional Networks 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! How can HEaTED support your development? @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

9. De Montfort University Loughborough University Nottingham Trent University The University of Nottingham University of Derby University of Leicester University of Lincoln Full list on our website herehere Member organisations in your region @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

10. HEaTED Online Groups @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

11. Training and 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 How can HEaTED support your development? @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

12. Course Brochures (pdf links on courses page)courses @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

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

14. Our Role Stats and current activity

15. Membership 67 active Member Institutions (see Join Us page)Join Us Almost 2800 individual members signed up from those organisations (You can register as a technician FREE)register as a technician 1500 members signed up across our Online GroupsOnline Groups Stanmore College, Harrow became the first FE College member to sign up to HEaTED @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

16. Courses 29 training days delivered since 1 st August 2013 (over 450 days in 2012/13) 29 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 2013-14. @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

17. Regional Networks Next series of Regional events are taking place in 9 UK regions between September and December 2013 Over 50 technicians registered to attend Regional Network Events in the East and West Midlands in September 2013 (over 650 attended across the UK 2012/13) @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

18. National Network for Arts Technicians See news page for full detailsnews page NNATs Coordinator, Steve Carroll, appointed. Contact arts@heated.ac.ukarts@heated.ac.uk @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

19. Photography Competition Winners Announced! 1 st - Kevin Smith, University of Southampton £250 2 nd - Ciaran O’Neil, Queen’s University Belfast £100 3 rd - Marie Hawkins, Plymouth University £50 @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

20. The coming months…

21. Expand membership to FE Colleges, recruitment drive started Sept 2013 Continuing support for Science Council, Engineering Council, and associated awarding bodies in promoting and supporting Professional Registration @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

22. 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 @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

23. HEaTED Conference Save the date! Thursday 16 th January, York Price: £100 HEaTED Members The agenda and further information will be posted soon Group discount for 8 people or more from the same organisation Join over 150 colleagues from across the UK @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

24. Supporting Professional Registration

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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?

29. What are your training needs?

30. Coming to the East Midlands in 2013/14 COSSH Derby – January 2014 Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff - December ‘13Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff Leadership & Management Skills for Technical Staff - March ‘14Leadership & Management Skills for Technical Staff What else do you want in the East Midlands?? Sign up online or contact us Courses arranged by HEaTED to run in your region Browse our full Course Directory http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/

31. Further 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 Train the Technical Trainer Browse our full Course Directory http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/ Example on-demand courses…

32. Course Brochures (pdf links on courses page)courses @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

33. Question: What are your training requirements? @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

34. Activity: PINK.Fixed location courses. Use the course brochures to identify courses that meet your training needs. NOTE DOWN THE COURSE CODE & TITLE BLUE.UK wide, on-demand courses you would like to see running in your Region. NOTE DOWN THE COURSE CODE & TITLE GREEN. New course suggestions. Can’t find it? Request it! e.g. wood bending and steaming; laser cutting, spill response, glass blowing! YELLOW.What courses could you deliver through HEaTED? Train the Technical TrainerTrain the Technical Trainer can equip you Include YOUR NAME/EMAIL @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

35. How you can get more involved……

36. 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, emails, event report follow up Run your own course through HEaTED Tell us what training you need Tweet!! Bring a friend @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

37. Questions…? @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

38. Your next Regional Network Event

39. Topics for discussion? Theme? Products of the meeting? Venue? We can come to you….. Date? HEaTED cover all catering & refreshments costs and handle all delegate registrations and administration Your next event @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

40. Contact us Steve Taylor HEaTED East Midlands Regional Network Coordinator eastmidlands@heated.ac.uk HEaTED Central Team admin@heated.ac.uk 01904 328173 @HEaTEDtechs