1. @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne East Midlands Regional Network Event 29 th January 2014 Loughborough University

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. 12:00pmLunch, Tea/Coffee and registration 12:30pmWelcome and introduction to Professor Robert Allison ‘A Vice-Chancellor’s View’ Professor Robert Allison, Vice-Chancellor, Loughborough University. 1:00pmIntroductory Activity Steve Taylor, HEaTED East Midlands Regional Network Coordinator & University of Derby 1:30pm HEaTED Update and new CATTS Resource Dr Katherine Forsey, HEaTED Membership & Network Manager @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

4. 2:00pmWelcome and Showcase of Loughborough University Social Psychology labs/HEBS-2 Will include a short talk on the project (HEBS-2) by Graham Orsborn 2:30pmTea/Coffee/Biscuits 2:45pm Discussion Topics as suggested by attendees at the previous meeting: @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

5. 3:45pm Walk to sports exercise, see Prof Timmons (Research lab/talk) Q&A walk back 4:45pm Discussion and feedback On previous sessions Wrap up; action points; discussion points for next meeting Evaluation completion 5:00pmDeparture @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 Membership & Network Manager @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

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

8. 1. How HEaTED can support your development

9. 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 Development @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

10. Course Directory (pdf links on courses page)courses @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Have been sent to all University key contacts and are available through the HEaTED website.

11. 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 Email Mentoring Essentials Managing Projects Pansophix Useful Guide Library

12. Arm 2: Regional Networks Next series of Regional events are taking place in all UK regions during Spring/Summer 2014 Over 250 technicians have attended Regional Network Events since 1 st Sept 2013, more registering daily Over 650 attended across the UK 2012/13 @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

13. 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! @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne Regional Networks

14. 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

15. HEaTED Online Groups @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

16. 2. Our Role: Stats and current activity

17. Membership 75 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 1900+ 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 HEaTED @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

18. Courses >95 training days delivered since 1 st August 2013 (over 450 days in 2012/13) >112 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

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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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?

23. 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

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

25. 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

26. 3. The coming months…

27. 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 Registration @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne

28. 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 CATTS @HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne The coming months…

29. 4. Supporting Professional Registration

30. 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

31. 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

32. 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

33. 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

34. 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?

35. 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

36. What are your training and development needs…?

37. Developing an Apprenticeship Programme in Higher Education The University of Liverpool, 14 May 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 http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/

38. COSSH Derby – January 2014 – 40 staff attended Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff Leadership & Management Skills for Technical Staff Future hosts being contacted now What else do you want in your Region? Capture on post-its and hand in. Courses coming up in your area Browse our full Course Directory http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/

39. 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 http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/ Example on-demand courses…

40. 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 http://www.heated.ac.uk/our-courses/ Task

41. Questions….?

42. Your next Regional Network Event

43. 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

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