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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 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 & 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
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