Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Technicians

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1 Staff Development Partnership Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for Technicians Introduction The University recognises the importance of Continuing Professional Development for all staff and this CPD Framework has been developed by TTAG (Technicians Training Advisory Group) with the intention that it will give structure to your continuing professional development. It has been agreed that each technician will be entitled to the equivalent of 40 hours (five days) time for CPD activities per year to be taken away from the department. This entitlement would include flexible learning. In developing the CPD Strategy the following points have been considered: Managers have a responsibility to train and develop their staff. This involves discussing training and development needs with technicians (either through appraisal or otherwise) and encouraging them to identify and attend relevant training activities. All technicians should be appraised in accordance with the University policy. Learning activities do not need to be formal off the job training but may include mentoring, coaching and secondments. It is however important that whatever learning activity is identified it meets the individual s training need. Usually the identified training will be directly linked to the technician s job but it is recognised that some needs will be more broadly developmental and will therefore relate to personal development and future career aspirations. Technicians must be allowed time away from work to attend appropriate learning activities. These absences will be known in advance and should be planned to ensure that the technician can be released. The opportunity to attend CPD activities will be available for all grades of staff including part time staff and those on fixed term contracts as well as full time members of staff. Learning activities delivered through the Staff Development Centre will normally be free of charge to the department. Where a special event is organised there may be a small charge. Where technicians have to attend external events for which a charge is made they may apply for funding through the Staff Development Centre. Sources of funding available on the Staff Development website

2 The CPD Framework The CPD Framework is divided into Core Modules and Speciality Training. There are four modules of core training that technicians should attend. However, it may be that some technicians have already received training in these areas elsewhere. To avoid duplication of training each technician should carry out an initial skills assessment with their line manager and agree their training and development plan. This training and development plan is most likely to be agreed during annual appraisal.

3 CORE MODULES Block 1 Health and Safety JOB LEVEL DETAILS Level 1 & 2 Departmental induction & local procedures training Health and Safety Awareness Working Safely with Chemicals Level 3 As above, plus Initial specialist training as applicable Level 4 As above, plus Chemical Hazards & COSHH Biohazards (as applicable) Level 5 As above, plus Departmental Safety Inspections (including accident prevention) Levels 6,7 & 8 As above, plus Genetic Modification: Regulations & Risk Assessments (as applicable) Risk Assessment Health & Safety for DSOs, Managers and Supervisors

4 Block 2 University Policies and Procedures COURSE DESCRIPTION CONTACT 2a The following courses are appropriate for all technicians Getting the Most from Your Appraisal A Blackboard on-line course for all staff to give an insight into appraisal and it s benefits Data Protection On-line information and learning materials for all staff to access Equality/Diversity On-line information and learning materials are available for all staff to access. Freedom of Information Act On-line information and learning materials are available for all staff to access Induction All staff should receive a departmental induction from staff within their department during the first few days of their employment. Additionally, there is an Introduction to the University of Leicester held once a term which addresses the University s strategies, policies and procedures. Purchasing From time to time course available from Staff Development. Or advice from the appropriate University Department

5 2b The following courses are appropriate for those technicians who are responsible for others, these people are likely to be working at Level 6 or above Appraisal Skills An online Blackboard course called Appraisal which gives information on the procedure and process of the appraisal scheme. Recruitment & Selection All those who are involved in selecting staff must attend this programme prior to sitting on a selection panel programmes are held monthly

6 Block 3 Effective Working Skills COURSE DESCRIPTION CONTACT Communication Regular short courses on aspects of communication Report Writing A one day course offered at regular intervals Time Management An on-line Blackboard course to enhance your time management skills Skills in Training others Regular programmes open to all

7 Block 4 IT Skills Skills listed in this Block are linked to the job levels of the Job Grading Structure all the training is available through the Staff Development Partnership JOB LEVEL DETAILS 1 A basic knowledge of IT, computers and associated peripheral hardware. Ability to recognise such items, switch on PC, printers scanners etc. Log on to CFS. Use of Internet and able to send receive s. a. Basic concepts of computers explained b. Introduction to using Outlook 2003 c. Microsoft Drop-in days 2 As level 1 above 3 As level 2 above but the introduction of and use of specific programs for data entry. e.g. SAP/Data bases, data entered from forms etc. a. Using your computer getting to know Windows XP b. SAP Finance beginners Pts 1 & 2 4 As level 3 above but introducing basic MS Office applications. Ability to create documents, spreadsheets and simple data bases. Manage own files. Set up and format printing. a. Introduction to Word, Excel, Access b. More about Outlook c. SAP refreshers d. SAP Purchase ordering, goods receipting, invoice verification. 5 Same as level 4 above but MS Office at intermediate levels. Depending on the technician role a proficient user of specialist software. E.g. ORCAD, AUTOCAD etc. A knowledge of basic operating systems and basic hardware - installation and set up. Basic networking. a. Intermediate Word, Excel, Access. b. Introduction to PowerPoint. c. Web Wise. d. Photoshop.

8 e. SAP refreshers. f. SAP VAT. 6 Same as level 5 above but with advanced knowledge and expertise of MS Office. Depending on the technician role specialist expertise and skills for specific software packages. Expertise in use and set up of PC s and other hardware, and networking facilities. a. Advanced Word, Excel and Access. b. Intermediate PowerPoint c. Introduction to Dreamweaver. d. SAP Cost Centre Reporting. e. SAP SIO s f. SAP Project systems 7 Same as level 6 above and depending on the role an advanced knowledge and expertise in specific software packages and hardware installations and set up. a. Advanced PowerPoint. b. More about Dreamweaver 8 As level 7 above

9 CAREER DEVELOPMENT COURSE DESCRIPTION CONTACT Foundation Degree for Science Technicians Likely to be appropriate for technicians working at up to Job level 5 This Foundation Degree provides training opportunities for science technicians to address the ever higher expectations for the quality of technical support in science This Foundation Degree is Provided by the University of Leicester in conjunction with Wyggeston and Queen Elizabeth 1 College on a part time basis for 3 years i-science The Centre for Interdisciplinary Science The Institute of Science Technology CPD Programme for Technicians Likely to be appropriate for technicians working at up to Job Level 5 Supervisory & Management Skills Likely to be appropriate for technicians working at Job Level 6 This qualification will provide a developmental route for technical staff that is tailored to their roles whilst providing them with the ability to maintain their skills and respond to the changing pattern of needs within the sector. The award is designed to be flexible in application and content and will meet the needs of the more traditional skills groups as well as those related to new and developmental aspects of the technician s role. Programmes accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) Award in Team Leading for staff new to supervision who are, or aspire to be, responsible for a small team with little or no financial responsibility

10 Likely to be appropriate for technicians working at Job Level 7 Personal Development Appropriate for technicians working at any job level Special Skills Training Regional /Collaborative events Award in First Line Management for staff with some financial accountability who supervise a team, possibly of 10 or more staff and for whom supervision plays a major part of their job role Various short courses advertised by Staff Development Training for specific job skills is likely to be provided by your department or by attending specialist courses. Many short courses are offered by HEaTED. Details of funding available for this type of training can be found on the Staff Development Website Full details of all training and development activities provided by Staff Development can be found on their website Information about TTAG can be found on