Health and Safety Accreditation What are the risks? Am I at risk?

1. Health and Safety AccreditationWhat are the risks? Am I at risk? • Probably more than you are aware of but less so if you act than if you don’t • Being able to demonstrate you are actively following a scheme is really all the defence you need • You may need to be able to demonstrate‘good practice’ – can good practice raise standards? • HSE Active • Fines are heavier • Insurance is higher – expectations are greater • Negligence • Litigation • LEA Policy on risk assessment

2. RDTHSC conference Feb 2003 • The desire for a standard system of training and accreditation • The cost of accreditation - which at present is a disincentive to register • No alterations of standards • Compliance with NC requirements • Current picture of trained teachers?

3. DRAFT DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY – HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING & ACCREDITATION PROCESS Teacher/technician with no health and safety knowledge Teacher/technician with limited health and safety knowledge Experienced teacher/technician with considerable health and safety knowledge Complete Health & Safety Audit - Form A RDTHSC supported by Core Training Manual. Set tasks for accreditation CORE LEVEL TRAINING 3 hours face to face; course or school based; addressing 43 statements Outcome: Certificate of attendance Possible pre-visit by RDTHSC to identify remedial action on machinery and to plan training SPECIALIST LEVEL TRAINING On specific equipment/machinery (includes Basic Food Hygiene Certificate) Conducted by HEI/HOD/Adviser/ RDTHSC etc Outcome: trainee completes a training audit (included in Portfolio). Portfolio returned to RDTHSC SPECIALIST LEVEL TRAINING Where necessary – on specific equipment / machinery (Includes Basic Food Hygiene Certificate) Conducted by HEI/HOD/Adviser/ RDTHSC etc. Outcome: trainee reviews training audit (included in Portfolio). Portfolio returned to RDTHSC FAST TRACK Evidence of certification / knowledge / understanding Outcome: acceptable certification of previous training returned to RDTHSC Some training could be distance learning/on-line CORE & SPECIALIST LEVEL FOR 4 AREAS ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION School based Conducted by RDTHSC (recommended – rather than by HOD/HT) 30-40 minute interview with HOD 15-20 minutes/machine with all staff present–Q&A with demonstration by trainees as appropriate. Feedback on Portfolio of Evidence Outcome: core and specialist levels signed off on accreditation application form Need to include guidance on what demos RDTHSC should ask for SPECIALIST EXTENSION LEVEL TRAINING (NB: only applies to Resistant Material areas at present) on specific equipment/machinery (S1-S8 see p36 “Guide for Consultants, Trainers and Teachers for H&S in Design & Technology”) as needed Conducted by appropriately trained RDTHSC/HEI/etc Training must be in accordance with DATA/NAAIDT guidance (“Guide for Consultants, Training and Teachers for H & S in Design and Technology”) FAST TRACK Evidence of certification / knowledge/ understanding Refresher/interview can be conducted at same time as specialist level interviews (see above Other materials (e.g. Sunderland University CDROM) could be used to support this level of training Also includes Advanced Food Hygiene Certificate SPECIALIST EXTENSION LEVEL ACCREDITATION & CERTIFICATION Completed by RDTHSC on successful completion of training or submission of appropriate certification. (Recommended that this is also carried out by RDTHSC for staff with existing certification – rather than HT, employer etc) Outcome: specialist extension levels signed off on accreditation application form

5. PREPARING THE PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCEFOR ACCREDITATION (Core Level) • A REGULATORY FRAMEWORK • Complete the questions provided • B RISK ASSESSMENT • Complete a risk assessment form for a specific piece of machinery/equipment in your workshop/studio • C ENVIRONMENT • Annotate a photograph or a sketch of your working area highlighting key features that demonstrate aspects of a safe working environment

6. PREPARING THE PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCEFOR ACCREDITATION (Core Level) • D TEACHING STRATEGIES • Produce an example of a short/medium term plan to highlight how H&S references are incorporated into your scheme of work • E EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES, TOOLS, MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS • Produce a record of a portable electrical test carried out on a piece(s) of equipment from your working area.

7. PREPARING THE DEMONSTRATION FOR ACCREDITATION (Core+Spec. Level) • MATERIALS AND COMPONENT • EQUIPMENT, PROCESSES AND TOOLS • SEE SET TASKS

8. Why a Portfolio of Evidence? • Protection! • Secure form of Assessment • Time to prepare demo for accreditation • Demonstrates ‘good practise’ • CPD - demonstrates core training • Relevance to teaching • Active record

9. Meeting the DATA/TTA Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology • To meet the CORE and SPECIALIST levels

10. SET TASKS SHEET FOR CORE & SPECIALIST LEVEL(S)  HEALTH & SAFETY - DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY Accreditation process for Core and specialist area(s)  Time 15 - 20 minutes per person per specialist area Context and expectation Teacher or technician to give a commentary and practical demonstration as with class of pupils. This should be prepared in advance of the interview to illustrate safe practice in their specialist area(s) from one of the following:- Resistant materials with core from Page 12/13 of standards book. Using any small hand tool e.g. chisel, plane, saw, file etc. Pillar/bench drill Soldering Polisher Brazing Sander Forgework Mortiser Moulding machines Vacuum Forming off-hand Grinder Power Hacksaw Textiles technology with core from page 14/15 of standards book Ironing Sewing Machine Threading a needle Overlocker Waxing Stencilling Dyeing Food technology with core from Page 11/12 in standards book Using small hand tools e.g. sharp knives, vegetable peelers, graters etc Preparing food Fridge/freezer Prevention of food poisoning Processors/blenders Large (catering) equipment Microwaves Safe storage of food Cooking and cooling food Cross contamination of food Oven/Cookers Systems and control with core from page 14 of standards book Hand tools Soldering Testing procedures Using chemicals Pneumatics/Hydraulics RDTHSC to provide feedback and outcome from portfolio of evidence and demonstration and complete application from for accreditation

12. Meeting the DATA/TTA Health and Safety Training Standards in Design and Technology • To meet the SPECIALIST EXTENSION levels

13. Promote and advertise scheme • Prepare training manual for core and specialist levels • Write to LEA Directors of Education • Reduced complexity and cost • Promote publications and additional support materials • Stress raising standards and achievement • HSE/DfES conference for an LEA person and possible badging of scheme • Develop training pack with exemplification and guidance materials • NAAIDT to offer training to existing and new consultants

14. Three principal aims for training manual:- • Provision for a safe environment for pupils and staff • Promotion of correct attitudes towards safety • Compliance with NC requirements

15. HEALTH & SAFETY Pre –Training and Accreditation Purchase from DATA the Health and Safety Training Standards, BS4163:2000, A Guide for Consultants, Trainers and Teachers and Training Manual (CD) See the flow diagram to understand the training and accreditation process Complete department audit (Form A) Contact RDTHSC to arrange core level training Core and specialist level training Complete core level training (unless fast track) Prior to accreditation visit check with RDTHSC if pre-visit necessary Identify any training needs from audit form in the specialist area(s) Core and specialist level accreditation Complete set tasks for specialist area(s) and assemble portfolio of evidence. Send to RDTHSC Arrange RDTHSC visit for accreditation in core and specialist level (s) Prepare practical demonstration(s) from set tasks sheet. Fifteen minutes per specialism. Complete application form. RDTHSC to send original copy to DATA Specialist extension training and accreditation Complete any further training needed in the specialist extension levels for resistant materials Seek accreditation from RDTHSC, update application form and send to DATA.