This training will benefit all workshop technicians in Secondary schools, colleges and other education establishments. The course is suitable for both new technicians wishing to gain a basic understanding of H&S and best practice within a modern D&T department, and will also be of benefit to experienced technicians wishing to extend their existing knowledge and understanding of H&S.

This fully accredited workshop-based training course offers a choice of essential practical activities, and will cover the following areas:

• Understanding H&S legislation, documentation and responsibilities
• Undertaking risk assessment and maintaining control measures
• Providing effective support for the D&T curriculum
• Understanding LEV systems
• Essential routine maintenance
• Ensuring a safe working environment for D&T
• Managing D&T resources

Note 1: Following this course, the D&T Association advises all technicians to attend further training to achieve certification on the Specialist and Specialist Extension Level H&S Training Standards, in order to develop their practical knowledge, skills and understanding of working across the range of machinery and equipment used in D&T workshops.

A typical day runs from 08:30-16:00 including the starter and plenary tasks, and it is preferable that this training takes place at your own school/college (using your own machines and equipment) where possible.

Following the session delegates will receive a digital download pack which includes current legislation, guidance materials and a range of editable H&S resources.

All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.

Note 2: Essential Health & Safety for Workshop Technicians Training courses are also regularly hosted at other centres (accessed via Upcoming Events), which is more cost effective if only one or two members of staff require S12HS training.