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Forthcoming Courses : 2010-11
PRIMARY COURSES
Primary Design & Technology
The Post Graduate Certificate in leading primary D&T can be undertaken as the first year of the MA in Education. The course is 6 days and adopts a practical approach to developing teachers' D&T skills and the important aspects of leading the subject in school. This course is for D&T Co-ordinators or those with a particular interest in the teaching and managing of Design and Technology in primary schools. Further details here. Download an application form here
SECONDARY COURSES
Health and Safety – Machine Workshops Course now underway.
Health and Safety – Machine Workshops This 3-day course aims to give participants instruction on health and safety legislation as it applies to school workshops, and covers the risk assessments necessary for the use of machine tools in teaching Design and Technology in secondary schools. The course requires participants to undertake a pre-course audit of needs and capabilities. The course will include:
Certification will be in accordance with the D&T Association competencies and BS4263/2000. This three-day course will be held at Goldsmiths College, New Cross, University of London on 5th & 6th July and 13th December 2010. Course Tutors:
Cost of course £485.00 plus VAT (total £569.88)
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Health and Safety – Food Level 2 Food Handling Certificate and Core level training This 2-day course will cover risk assessments, a culture of H&S and the legal framework and regulations pertaining to D&T, followed by Food Handling Level 2 ( ½ day), a self-study unit which is CD-based, created by Creative Learning Solutions. The programme has been approved by the Royal Institute of Public Health (2007) and The Society of Food Hygiene and Technology. A CD will be supplied with access codes and instructions, and tutors will be on hand to assist. This programme has been developed for staff who need a recognised Food Hygiene certificate. It meets the Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene and Level 2 in Food Safety in Catering (formally known as Basic Food Hygiene). The unit is a user-friendly programme and it displays clear and concise instructions on-screen and leads students through 10 interactive modules containing a mixture of narration, text, pictures and games. The learning is tested throughout to check understanding. On successful completion the participant is eligible for a nationally-recognised certificate which demonstrates food safety training to the equivalent of Level 2 Food Safety in Catering. This will be sent to the participant once they have submitted the 8-digit code on successful completion of the course and test. Following Day 1 of the course the participant is required to prepare a portfolio of evidence of safe practices in school. Day 2 will comprise Presentation of portfolio for review and accreditation.
This two-day course will be held at Goldsmiths College, New Cross, University of London on 5th July and 13th December 2010. Course Tutors:
Cost of course £290.00 plus VAT (total £340.75)
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Health and Safety – Core Level Training & Textiles Specialist Level This 2-day course will cover risk assessments, a culture of H&S and the legal framework and regulations pertaining to D&T, then identifying and addressing H&S issues based on the Textiles Specialist Level competencies. Following Day 1 of the course the participant is required to prepare a portfolio of evidence of safe practices in school. Day 2 of the course comprises presentation of the participant's portfolio for review and accreditation. On presentation of the certificate and portfolio the participant will be signed off by a Registered D&T Association Health & Safety Consultant and will, on payment of £25 to the Design and Technology Association, be accredited on the national scheme. This two-day course will be held at Goldsmiths College, New Cross, University of London on 5th July and 13th December 2010. Course Tutors:
Cost of course £290.00 plus VAT (total £340.75)
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Health and Safety - Specialist Extensions Level S9HS Portable Power Tools This 1-day course aims to familiarise delegates with the Training Standards for S9HS, to provide practical experience on each of the power tools as required –jigsaw, biscuit cutter, planer and router, and to explore teaching and learning approaches to cover standards. On completion of appropriate risk assessments and evidence of safe practice delegates will be signed off for the D&T Associations Specialist Extension level S9HS. This one-day course will be held at Goldsmiths College, New Cross, University of London on 6th July 2010. Course Tutor:
Cost of course £140.00 plus VAT (total £164.50) Click here for an application form.
Design & Technology
The Post Graduate Certificate in leading primary D&T can be undertaken as the first year of the MA in Education. The course is 6 days and adopts a practical approach to developing teachers' D&T skills and the important aspects of leading the subject in school. This course is for D&T Co-ordinators or those with a particular interest in the teaching and managing of Design and Technology in primary schools. The course is also very appropriate for secondary teachers who are working with their primary schools. Further details here. Download an application form here
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