The representative voice for technical staff in HE and FE. Dr Rachel Crossley

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1 The representative voice for technical staff in HE and FE Dr Rachel Crossley

2 Overview 1. What is HEaTED? 2. How do we support technical staff? 3. How do we fulfill our role as the representative voice for technical staff? 4. Professional Registration

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

4 1. What is HEaTED? Membership organisation dedicated to supporting professional development of technical staff in HE and FE Organisations pay the membership fee which allows their staff to access a range of member benefits 75 HE/FE member organisations Over 3,250 individual members Click here to see a full list of member organisations

5 2. How do we support technical staff? Arm 1: Training and Development Standard course listings On demand / in house courses in your Institution Bespoke sessions New courses as suggested by members Full support service for technical staff who deliver training through HEaTED Supporting generation of #HEaTEDtechs

6 Course Directory Sent to all member key contacts and are available to download from the HEaTED #HEaTEDtechs

7 Useful Guide Library Access through Resources group in HEaTED Online Groups Examples include: Assertiveness Dealing with Difficult Behaviour Delegating Effective Change Goal Setting Managing Conduct Managing Teams Managing People Managing Mentoring Essentials Managing #HEaTEDtechs

8 2. How do we support technical staff? Arm 2: Regional Networks All UK regions Meet at least twice per year Workshops, discussions, tours, presentations & more! Members set the agenda and guide content Event reports and follow-up discussions Online Groups support the #HEaTEDtechs

9 Regional Networks Current series of Regional events taking place in all UK regions during Spring/Summer 2014 Over 750 technicians have booked to attend Regional Network Events this academic year, more are registering daily Over 650 attended across the UK #HEaTEDtechs

10 HEaTED Online Groups Resources Discussions Event reports Presentations Photographs Your #HEaTEDtechs

11 3. The representative voice Training and Development: provision of training in response to member needs, skills sharing and upskiling within the community Regional Network Events: technical staff share best practice, skills swap, network with colleagues, Online groups: extension to the Network Events Responding to needs: CATTS resource High profile activities: e.g. recent survey

12 3. The representative voice How do we do this? 1. Training and Development: provision of training in response to member needs, skills sharing and upskiling within the community 2. Regional Network Events: technical staff share best practice, skills swap, network with colleagues, 3. Online groups: extension to the Network Events 4. Responding to needs: e.g. CATTS resource

13 3. The representative voice Competency Assessment Toolkit for Technical Staff Addresses 5 key competency areas as Modules:

14 3. The representative voice CATTS addresses 5 key competency areas as Modules Each Module has a set of Behavioural indicators

15 3. The representative voice Within each behavioural indicator there are 5 levels of competency to be matched against: 1. Learner 2. Experimentalist 3. Practitioner 4. Specialist 5. Expert The aim is to progress through these levels

16 For example: Module: The Student Experience Competency: Providing information and advice about procedures for using equipment/ resources

17 3. The representative voice Successful implementation of CATTS will mean Technical staff ensuring regular assessment of their own competency and professionalism and owning their own development. Line managers / reviewers engaging regularly with their reviewees to ensure a competent, proactive, professional workforce ready to respond to changing needs.

18 3. The representative voice Training and Development: provision of training in response to member needs, skills sharing and upskiling within the community Regional Network Events: technical staff share best practice, skills swap, network with colleagues, Online groups: extension to the Network Events Responding to needs: CATTS resource Media / publicity: e.g. Do technicians teach?

19 3. The representative voice Our recent survey: 96% respondents said that they are involved in the dissemination of experience to students 77% considered it Teaching >27% felt they have received any support from their institution to prepare them for that role. (93% in STEM-related disciplines, 11% The Arts) Full article here Picked up by The Prep Room

20 4. Professional Registration 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

21 4. Professional Registration HEaTED supports technical and vocational staff on their journey to Professional Registration Regional Networks and Events Specialist training and development Personal Development Resources Technical & vocational staff HEaTED the vehicle Professional Registration Through Licensed Bodies such as The IST, Royal Society of Chemistry, Society of Biology, IMechE, IET, IChemE, IoP Online Groups Competency Assessment Toolkit Representative #RSciTech

22 4. Professional Registration HEaTED s role: Think of HEaTED as a vehicle! All HEaTED courses are linked to the competencies for Professional Registration every CPD instance counts! Regional Network Events and contribution to the Online Groups demonstrate commitment to professional development and contribution to the Technical Community Sign posting routes to Registration 21% using HEaTED as evidence 26.5% requesting more information Joined up thinking

23 4. Professional Registration Who to register with? Wide range of Awarding Bodies Choose the one specific to professional requirements / specialism More information via Science and Engineering Councils No Arts Professional Register yet, NNATs lobbying for an equivalent register. Registered Practitioner scheme available through the IST

24 QUESTIONS?

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