@HEaTEDtechs #HEaTEDrne South Coast Regional Network Event Keys to world-changing research – the essential role of technical staff in underpinning successful research. 4 th February 2014 Institute of Marine Sciences, University of Portsmouth

9:30Coffee/tea networking and registration 9:45Welcome and Introductions. Pam Morgan - HEaTED South Coast Regional Network Coordinator 9:50HEaTED Update - Dr Katherine Forsey, HEaTED Membership & Networks Manager 10:20Introduction of Speakers and context for the themes of the day - Pam Morgan, HEaTED South Coast Regional Network Coordinator 10:30Understanding Gribbles from the bottom up – Dr Graham Malyon, Lead Technician, the Institute of Marine #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

10:45Tea/Coffee break 11:30In defence of the University Technician – Kelly Vere, The University of Nottingham 12:00The adaptability of a technicians career path – Marc Martin, Principle Technician at the Institute of Marine Sciences Lunch 13:00Tour and Alien hunting – A brief tour of the Institute of Marine Sciences and Aquatic Centre. Visit to the local pontoon to collect organisms, and possibly aliens, from the #HEaTEDrne Event Programme

13:30Hands on Marine Biology experience – Dr Gordon Watson will lead a hands on session in our teaching laboratory/ 14:30Discussion: (Chaired by Kelly Vere with Pam Morgan & Katherine Forsey). Technicians are often a department’s most experienced fixture, says Kelly Vere – so why are we still invisible to the sector? This is the starting point for a discussion on the relevance of professional registration to increasing the profile of technicians. 15:00Plenary - Group Discussion insights - Pam Morgan 15:15Evaluation #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. Over to you….. Dr Katherine Forsey HEaTED Membership & Networks #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 Directory (pdf links on courses #HEaTEDrne Have been sent to all University key contacts and are available through the HEaTED website.

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 Useful Guide Library

Arm 2: Regional Networks Current series of Regional events is 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 #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

University of Sussex University of Brighton University of Southampton Full list on our website herehere Member organisations in your #HEaTEDrne

HEaTED Online #HEaTEDrne

2. Our Role: Stats and current activity

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 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 >160 training days delivered since 1 st Sept 2013 (over 450 days in 2012/13) >205 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

News THE Best University Workplace Survey – top 5’s all HEaTED MembersTHE Best University Workplace Survey New Course Directory HEaTED Regional Network Grants See HEaTED news page for regular articlesnews #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 Pilot sites are evaluating the toolkit For sale from December / January, £250 member organisations and £450 non members

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

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 16% using HEaTED as evidence 20% 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, 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 Provided By Members, For Members,Through HEaTED You can become a provider Revenue Generation Potential New Courses Browse our full Course Directory

Servicing & Maintaining Routine Optical Microscopes Southampton – January 2014 Teaching & Learning Skills for Technical Staff NEW ADVANCED MODULE 2 NOW AVAILABLE – 15 attended module 1 - Southampton - June 2013Teaching & 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 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? 4.What could you provide? 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….?

Your next Regional Network Event

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 & administration Your next #HEaTEDrne

Contact us Pam Morgan and Maxine Hart HEaTED South Coast Regional Network Coordinators HEaTED Central Team