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

3. HEaTED Update How we are supporting Technicians and the HE Sector Dr Katherine Forsey HEaTED Course and Regional Network Coordinator @HEaTEDtechs

4. Managed by MyScience MyScience is managing HEaTED, with support from The Gatsby Charitable Foundation Proven impact on Education – SHU, Ofsted, SQL, NFER HEFCE remain key supporters A ‘Home’: resource centre, facilities and staff UK wide network and centres of CPD excellence Online and physical expertise and resources

5. HEaTED provides support to ALL members of the technical workforce in their professional journeys Apprentice Graduate Postgraduate Senior Technician Manager Strategic Management

6. Summary of Progress 60 member HEIs 1850+ individual members from those HEIs 400+ courses HEaTED Regional Networks streamlined and expanded Communication with members - two-way process New website and online communities Lining up our ducks Member benefits rationalised…

7. Member Benefits 1.Identify, source, and develop specialist training courses for technical staff from all disciplines 2.Heavily discounted rates on the above 3.Soft skills training resources 4.Manage Regional Networks

8. HPLC TroubleshootingHPLC Troubleshooting, 11 th July, Glasgow Train the Technical TrainerTrain the Technical Trainer, 19 th July, York TIG WeldingTIG Welding, 8 th August, Sheffield Servicing and Maintaining Routine Optical MicroscopesServicing and Maintaining Routine Optical Microscopes, 8th August, University of Leicester Practical Scanning Electron MicroscopyPractical Scanning Electron Microscopy, September, Keele University IT and Digital Media Courses IT and Digital Media Courses over 200 specialist courses Just some of the courses available through HEaTED………. Browse our full Course Directory http://www.heated.ac.uk/courses.php

9. Member Benefits 1.Identify, source, and develop specialist training courses for technical staff from all disciplines. 2.Heavily discounted rates on the above. 3.Soft skills training resources. 4.Manage Regional Networks where colleagues from neighbouring institutions meet and discuss hot topics, share best practice, promote development opportunities and more.

10. 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

11. Member Benefits 1.Identify, source, and develop specialist training courses for technical staff from all disciplines. 2.Heavily discounted rates on the above. 3.Soft skills training resources. 4.Manage Regional Networks where colleagues from neighbouring institutions meet and discuss hot topics, share best practice, promote development opportunities and more.

12. Recent Regional Network Events University of Leeds - 19 th June 2012 ‘Health & Safety Challenges’ University Campus Suffolk - 11 th July 2012 ‘Raising the Profile of Technical Staff in your Institution’ For national listings and to sign up for a free place see the HEaTED events page HEaTED events page http://www.heated.ac.uk/events.php

13. Member Benefits 5.Online community where members can expand on discussion from Regional Network Meetings, raise hot topics, and share discussion and best practice with colleagues from other institutions. 6.Support with Professional Registration and accreditation. 7.Serve as a ‘representative voice’ for the UK Technical Community in Higher education and related fields.

14. Online Discussion Groups http://www.nationalstemcentre.org.uk/heated

15. Member Benefits 5.Online community where members can expand on discussion from Regional Network Meetings, raise hot topics, and share discussion and best practice with colleagues from other institutions. 6.Support with Professional Registration and accreditation. 7.Serve as a ‘representative voice’ for the UK Technical Community in Higher education and related fields.

16. Professional registers recognise the range of knowledge, experience and professionalism that are sought after by employers and demanded by the public. What's more, they stay valid throughout your career by demonstrating your commitment to your own development. HEaTED courses are linked to the Science and Engineering Council’s competencies for Professional Registration. Regional Network Events demonstrate your commitment to your own professional development and contribution to the Technical Community. The HEaTED website will signpost routes to Professional Registration through the bodies licensed to award the statusbodies Professional Registration http://www.professionalregisters.org/ http://www.engc.org.uk/ecukdocuments/internet/document%20library/EngTech%20Leaflet.pdf

17. Member Benefits 5.Online community where members can expand on discussion from Regional Network Meetings, raise hot topics, and share discussion and best practice with colleagues from other institutions. 6.Support with Professional Registration and accreditation. 7.Serve as a ‘representative voice’ for the UK Technical Community in Higher education and related fields.

18. Get involved… www.heated.ac.uk 1.Register 2.Reap the benefits

19. Save The Date HEaTED Annual Conference 9 th January 2013 National Science Learning Centre York

20. Contact us Dr Katherine Forsey Course & Regional Network Coordinator E: k.forsey@slcs.ac.uk HEaTED Central Team E: admin@heated.ac.uk T: 01904 328173 @HEaTEDtechs