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Design & Technology Association (DATA) accredited health and safety training for DT teachers and technicians

Design & Technology Association (DATA) accredited health and safety training for DT teachers and technicians

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We are a small group of Registered Design Technology Health & Safety Consultants who deliver Design & Technology Association accredited H&S training to DT teaching staff and technicians working in schools, colleges and similar educational establishments.

Our Lead Consultant, James Patrick RDTHSC, delivers most of his training around the North of England serving Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, and between us we can cover most areas of the UK.

Welcome, can we help?

We are a small group of Registered Design Technology Health & Safety Consultants who deliver Design & Technology Association accredited H&S training to DT teaching staff and technicians working in schools, colleges and similar educational establishments.

Our Lead Consultant, James Patrick RDTHSC, delivers most of his training around the North of England serving Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Yorkshire, and between us we can cover most areas of the UK.

Training & Services

Please click below for further information re. the training and services that we provide:

We prefer to visit you when providing H&S training so that colleagues can use their own specific machines and equipment, however our consultants also run courses at local schools and training centres (accessed via Upcoming Events) which is usually more cost effective when only one or two people require training.

School Workshop Services Ltd are based in Leigh, Greater Manchester, and proudly serve the North West of England and beyond. With over 40 years of experience prioritising workshop safety and compliance they provide a one-stop solution for creating the safest and most efficient DT workshops for schools.

In addition to delivering D&TA training we undertake H&S audits of Design & Technology departments (in line with BS 4163) and we also provide other services including curriculum planning, leadership and management support, and advising on the layout and design of specialist rooms within Design & Technology.

Training & Services

Please click below for further information re. the training and services that we provide:

Are you looking for D&TA Health & Safety Training? We prefer to visit you when providing H&S training so that colleagues can use their own specific machines and equipment, however our consultants also run courses at local schools and training centres (accessed via Upcoming Events) which is usually more cost effective when only one or two people require training.
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School Workshop Services Ltd are based in Greater Manchester and proudly serve the North West of England and beyond. With over 40 years of experience prioritising workshop safety and compliance they provide a one-stop solution for creating the safest and most efficient DT workshops for schools.
Are you working to the British Standards Code of Practice BS 4163 + A1:2022? In addition to delivering D&TA training we undertake H&S audits of Design & Technology departments (in line with BS 4163) and we also provide other services including curriculum planning, leadership and management support, and advising on the layout of specialist rooms within Design & Technology.

Thank you so much for your knowledge on the Health and Safety refresher training days that you have shared to our department, it is greatly appreciated. James is very personable he understands and is adaptive to different environments. He has an excellent use of production aids, including Jigs and templates along with materials to help fabrication and adapting to our workshop setting.

N J Perkins - Head of Design & Technology

James has been delivering our health and safety training for years, and his professionalism and expertise are second to none. His engaging and thorough approach ensures that all staff leave his sessions equipped with the essential knowledge and confidence to maintain a safe environment in design and technology. Thanks to James, we can trust that our D&T teams are well-prepared and fully compliant, enabling them to teach students safely and effectively. I highly recommend James to anyone seeking top-quality health and safety training.

Drew Wicken – Director of Design & Technology and Vocational Education

Health and Safety underpins everything we do in Design Technology. James’s knowledge, support and training has been invaluable in setting up our Design Technology department. Thank you James for empowering our staff!

Sami O’Brien – Head of Design and Technology

James Patrick provides a highly professional service for all D&T departments, that enables all your staff to refine their health and safety skills and knowledge through first class training. This ensures our pupils are taught in a safe working environment – I would highly recommend James to any school.

Adrian Brandwood - Assistant Headteacher

I’ve worked with James on a number of occasions to provide statutory machinery training for myself and also members of the faculty. James always ensures that he stays up to date with the most current updates in legislation. He delivers a high quality session with a practical element which keeps his delegates engaged. I’d really recommend James to deliver your next CPD session, he will be professional and knowledgeable but most of all he knows how it is to be a busy teacher in a demanding subject area, having himself worked for many years delivering and managing the D and T curriculum.

Alyson Blakeley - Faculty Leader of Design, Technology & Innovation

James delivered superb training at short notice for our Design and Technology team. His training sessions are deeply informative and provide clear actions and strategies to implement. Further to this James’ pre and post course communication is outstanding. Any queries or questions are dealt with quickly and with humility.

Giles Wilkes - Head of Design and Technology

We would like to extend our thanks to James for delivering such informative and engaging Health and Safety courses. His extensive knowledge and enthusiasm shone through in every session, making the training both enjoyable and incredibly valuable. The practical insights and skills we gained have been seamlessly incorporated into our daily tasks and lesson plans, significantly enhancing our confidence and expertise. Thanks to James, we now operate our DT equipment safely and effectively. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-notch training in Health and Safety!

Hayley Crosby - Head of Design and Technology

We would highly recommend booking DATA training with James! James was extremely professional, knowledgeable and well prepared when delivering DATA training to our team. He created a purposeful learning environment in which all staff felt supported and well equipped. Since completing our DATA training James has continued to support our department with H&S queries.

Leah Jamieson - Curriculum Leader of Design Technology & Art

Working with James has made it easier to achieve our large D&T department’s health and safety requirements. James been flexible with dates, locations and also delivered in-house training to support specific requirements. James is easy to deal with, organised and makes the training days enjoyable and engaging for our team – thank you!

Rachel Eyles - Curriculum Leader of Design & Technology

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