Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Strategy for Technicians

Welcome

A CPD STRATEGY FOR TECHNICAL STAFF

The Dearing Committee (1997) National Committee of Enquiry into HE

“The current employment framework and the rather under-developed staffing policies of many institutions are barriers to effective practice”

The Bett Report (1999) Independent Report into HE Pay and Conditions

“Our central recommendation is for creation of a new National Council for negotiation and consultation between the sector’s employers and staff representatives on a national framework”

2001 JNCHES established

Joint Negotiating Committee for HE Staff

2003 JNCHES

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE

MODERNISATON OF PAY STRUCTURES

2003

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT FOR THE

MODERNISATION OF PAY STRUCTURES

AIMS

Modernise pay arrangements

Ensure equal pay for work of equal value

Tackle the issue of low pay

Improve recruitment and retention

Reward individual contribution

Underpin opportunities for career development

FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTFRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

1 Provide for salary and career progression to attract, retain and motivate staff, rewarding appropriately their knowledge, experience and contribution

2. Progression Criteria

It is equally important that reward strategies encourage ALL staff to

gain further skills, experience and relevant professional and vocational qualifications through training and other opportunities for personal development3. Staff Development & Review

Institutions WILL operate regular development reviews of ALL staff with a view to facilitating both the improvement of performance to meet institutional objectives and career development for individuals

and will offer suitable development opportunities in light of these.

HE Institutions will make available suitable training and development opportunities for ALL staff, irrespective of their present grades or career pathways

Job Families and Role ProfilesJob Families and Role Profiles

TEACHING and RESEARCHTEACHING and RESEARCH

COMMUNITY and OPERATIONALCOMMUNITY and OPERATIONAL

MANAGEMENT and ADMINISTRATIONMANAGEMENT and ADMINISTRATION

TECHNICAL and EXPERIMENTALTECHNICAL and EXPERIMENTAL

The introduction of a single pay spineThe introduction of a single pay spine

““The agreement to adopt job families and role profiles The agreement to adopt job families and role profiles has laid the foundation for the most far reaching has laid the foundation for the most far reaching developments in career management, for all groups of developments in career management, for all groups of University staff, for decades”.University staff, for decades”.

Lyn Warwick,Deputy Director of personnel University of Leicester (May 2006)potentially

ROLE PROFILES

Technical and Experimental Family - a career pathway

Structure

1. Overall role descriptor – broad overview

2. Representative Work Activities

The main features of the tasks and duties e.g. develop,

construct and test new equipment3. Representative Knowledge, Experience and Skills

KES - educational attainment

- typical number of years experience

- IT and health & safety knowledge4. Typical Performance Indicators

Continuing development of knowledge, skills and experience Compliance with health & safety regulations Effective transfer of skills to others

The CPD Strategy aims to provide training guidance and opportunities for KES:

http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/jobevaluation/technicalandexperimental.doc

BARRIERS TO TECHNICAL STAFF CPD

TIME (40 hours)

MONEY

OTHERS Lack of study skills

Availability of the right course at the right time

No link between training/attainment and level/grade = PAY !

Lack of support

Lack of clarity on responsibility: Individual v supervisor v

department v SDC Lack of planning

FEAR !

APPRAISAL

An appraisal system which is:

functional robust

fit for purpose

supported

relevant

worthwhile

understandable

is ESSENTIAL for the delivery of CPD

A review of Appraisal

The HEATED Project

Higher Education and Technician Education and Development

Sponsored by the Leadership Foundation

National Survey of University technicians training and development using BOS

Project Manager – Matt Levi, University of Exeter

A business case for the professional development of HE technical staff

AIMS

Investigate funding/income streams for training development and skills infrastructure

The possible creation of a professional body

Expand and promote CPD and career programmes

Identify common training and development needs to enhance contribution to excellence in teaching, learning and research

The CPD Framework

CORE MODULES

Block 1Health & Safety

Block 2University Policies & Procedures

Block 3Effective Working Skills

Block 4IT Computer Skills

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Specific Job Skills

HEALTH and SAFETYBlock 1

The Staff Development Centre in partnership with the Safety Service Office provide a number of health and safety training courses, please see web link:

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

The Safety Services Office offer advice and support, visit their website: http://www.le.ac.uk/safety/

LEVEL 1 & 2 Departmental induction and local

procedures training

Health and Safety Awarenesshttp://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Working Safely with Chemicals Brief introduction to chemical hazards and

safe working practices.

Safety Services Office: http://www.le.ac.uk/safety/

Manual Handling Awarenesshttp://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Useful where any manual handling is involved. i.e. moving heavy equipment

Practical course which includes lifting exercises

LEVEL 3

As levels 1 & 2

Initial specialist training as applicable

LEVEL 4 As levels 1,2 and 3

Chemical Hazards and COSHH

For technicians carrying out chemical hazard risk assessments.

Covers safety data sheets, control measures and the University’s system for assessment

COSHH Biohazards Risk Assessment (as applicable)

Contact Safety Services Office: http://www.le.ac.uk/safety/

OPTIONS LEVEL 4

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Aims to provide participants with legal and technical knowledge to enable them to test portable electrical appliances.

Participants will be able to comply with the Electricity at Work regulations 1989 and a certificate of competence will enable you to carry out testing.

OPTIONS LEVEL 4 Radiation Safetyhttp://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Use of Radiochemicals in Life Science Research

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Both of these courses discuss aspects of working safely with radioisotopes

LEVEL 5

As levels 1, 2, 3 & 4

Departmental Health and Safety Self-Inspections

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Training for those who carry out departmental safety inspections – inspection and reporting procedures

LEVEL 6,7 & 8 As previous levels

GMO Risk Assessment

For staff new to GMO work Introduction to health, safety and environmental

protection regulations and how the University complies with these.

Completing a GMO risk assessment

Contact the Safety Services Office: http://www.le.ac.uk/safety/

Risk Assessments – Parts 1 & 2 http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

For people organising risk assessment programs

Part 1 – Risk assessment principles, requirements and procedures.

Part 2 - General Risk Assessment Practice

Departmental Safety Officers Training – Parts 1, 2, & 3

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#healthsafety

Training to equip DSO’s with information they need to assist with the organisation of health and safety within their departments.

Specialist courses which could be included in a CPD portfolio

Safe Use of Woodworking Machinery Gas Cylinder Safety Awareness First Aid Training Display Screen Equipment Risk

Assessments HSE courses

University Policies and Procedures

Block 2

University Policies & Procedures

Open courses provided by Staff Development Centre

Some on-line learning Some compulsory programmes for

those who are responsible for others

Effective Working Skills

Block 3

The Staff Development Centre provide a variety of training courses, please see web link:

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/

Effective Working Skills

Open courses run by the Staff Development Centre

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/

Include ILM Accredited Team Member Development Programme

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/ma/ilm.html

Information Technology

Block 4

The Staff Development Centre provide a variety of computer training courses, please see web link:

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/cd/#computertraining

Level 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 emails.

a. Using your Computer b. Introduction to email using Outlook 2003 c. One-to-One training days

Level 2

As Level 1

ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence)

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/ct/quals/qualification.html

Level 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.

http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/ma/sap/sap.html

a. Using your Computer b. SAP Finance for Beginners Parts 1 & 2

Level 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 courses for Word, Excel, Access

b. More about Outlook c. SAP Refreshers

Level 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 courses on Word, Excel, Access.

b. PowerPoint Basics. c. Web Wise. d. Adobe Photoshop. e. SAP Refreshers.

Level 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 courses on Word, Excel and Access.

b. PowerPoint – Basics c. Introduction to Dreamweaver. d. SAP: Cost Centre & SIO Reporting.

Level 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. More About PowerPoint. b. More about Dreamweaver

Level 8

As level 7

Career Development

Indication of appropriate job level Includes accredited programmes Specialist skills training Funding available

Indication of appropriate job level Includes accredited programmes Specialist skills training

Career Development Foundation Degree for Science

Technicians The IST CPD Programme for

Technicians ILM Supervisory & Management Skills Personal Development (MOSAIC, Fresh

Perspectives, DPPA) Special Skills Training Regional/Collaborative events

Funding

Funding for external events may be available through the Staff Development Centre.

Details on the website at: http://www.le.ac.uk/staffdev/funding/