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SCHS Secondary Core Elements Health and Safety
2026-03-10 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-14 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-04 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | Herewoode Academy, New Parks, Leicester LE36DN
This course will familiarise you with the D&T Association CORE Level Training Standards covering risk assessment and enable you to complete an individual D&T H&S portfolio for accreditation through completion of 10 areas. The course is suitable for both teachers and technicians, working in all material areas of the subject.
The course will extend and update your knowledge and understanding of health and safety and will have a range of activities covering:

Core standards
Environmental issues
Risk Assessment
Legal issues surrounding delivery of Design & Technology
LEV, COSHH, PAT, Maintenance etc.

Please note: there is no machine training on this course.

S1/S8HSR Safe use of wood sawing machines and planer thicknesser refresher
2026-03-12 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-25 09:00 - 16:00
This course will enable delegates to refresh their H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands
on’ approach. The course will cover the areas of S1HS and S8HS and will involve practical
experience in the use of a circular saw, radial arm saw, narrow band saw and combined
planer-thicknesser. Delegates will receive a course pack covering current legislation and the
knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking
machinery in schools.

All the activities conform to the current D&T Association Training Standards.

S12HS Essential Health and Safety for Technicians
2026-03-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S12 Essential H&S for Technicians
S12HS introduces technicians to a range of essential knowledge, practical skills and understanding. The activities will include:

H&S legislation, documentation and responsibilities
Undertaking risk assessments and maintaining control measures
Providing effective support for the D&T curriculum
Understanding LEV system
Essential routine maintenance
Managing D&T resources
Managing the D&T environment

This is a workshop-based course and will offer technicians a choice from a range of essential practical skills that can be taught during the session.
Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years.

S7HS Safe Use Of Wood Turning Lathes
2026-03-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-28 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S7HS Wood Turning Lathe
During the day you will undertake a number of exercises, including turning between centres and using faceplates and chucks. This course will familiarise teachers and technicians with the Design and Technology Association Specialist Extension Level Training Standards for the Wood Turning Lathe (S7HS) and prepare you to teach students how to turn safely.
Machines to be used are Union Graduate and Axminster Jet wood turning lathes
You will receive by email, a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools. If you have recently completed the D&TA ‘Core’ Elements Training, and have submitted your portfolio of evidence, you will be able to add this unit to your D&TA accreditation.
Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years.
Please also Note – There is no requirement to pay the accreditation if you just want to do some woodturning, just book a place and come along and have some fun.

S9HS Safe use of Portable Power Tools
2026-03-26 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S9HS Portable Power Tools
During the day, delegates will undertake a variety of practical exercises to prepare them to safely use a range of portable power tools at work. These include: Angle grinder Jigsaw Portable circular Saws Radial Arm/Mitre saw Biscuit jointer Portable power plane and Routers
If you have recently completed the D&TA ‘Core’ Elements Training, and have submitted your portfolio of evidence, you will be able to add this unit to your D&TA accreditation.
Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years.

S1HS Wood sawing Machines
2026-04-02 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-02 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S1HS WOOD SAWING MACHINES
The course is suitable if you require a new certificate on this range of machines. This is not a refresher course for those who already have certificates or whose certificates have recently expired. The course consists of practical exercises during the day.
Machines covered will include:

Circular saw
Narrow band saw
Radial Arm/Chop Saw

If you have recently completed the D&TA ‘Core’ Elements Trai and have submitted your portfolio of evidence for accreditation, you will be able to add this unit to your D&TA accreditation.
Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years.

SMHS Secondary Materials Health and Safety
2026-04-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-13 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Level: SMHS Secondary Materials Health and Safety
This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following…

Drilling Machine
Sanding Machine
Portable power tools (Drill & Sander)
Power Fret Saw
Off Hand Grinder
Hand Tools
Plastics Moulding Equipment
Mortiser

Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years.

S7HS Safe Use Of Wood Turning Lathes
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S7HS Wood Turning Lathe
During the day you will undertake a number of exercises, including turning between centres and using faceplates and chucks. This course will familiarise teachers and technicians with the Design and Technology Association Specialist Extension Level Training Standards for the Wood Turning Lathe (S7HS) and prepare you to teach students how to turn safely.
Machines to be used are Union Graduate and Axminster Jet wood turning lathes
You will receive by email, a course pack covering current legislation and the knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use this range of woodworking machinery in schools. If you have recently completed the D&TA ‘Core’ Elements Training, and have submitted your portfolio of evidence, you will be able to add this unit to your D&TA accreditation.
Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years.

S1HS Wood sawing Machines
2026-05-12 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S1HS WOOD SAWING MACHINES
The course is suitable if you require a new certificate on this range of machines. This is not a refresher course for those who already have certificates or whose certificates have recently expired. The course consists of practical exercises during the day.
Machines covered will include:

Circular saw
Narrow band saw
Radial Arm/Chop Saw

If you have recently completed the D&TA ‘Core’ Elements Trai and have submitted your portfolio of evidence for accreditation, you will be able to add this unit to your D&TA accreditation.

SMHS Secondary Materials Health and Safety
2026-06-09 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Level: SMHS Secondary Materials Health and Safety
This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following…

Drilling Machine
Sanding Machine
Portable power tools (Drill & Sander)
Power Fret Saw
Off Hand Grinder
Hand Tools
Plastics Moulding Equipment
Mortiser

Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years

S7HS Safe Use Of Wood Turning Lathes
2026-06-16 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S7HS Wood Turning Lathe
During the day you will undertake a number of exercises, including turning between centres and using faceplates and chucks. This course will familiarise teachers and technicians with the Design and Technology Association Specialist Extension Level Training Standards for the Wood Turning Lathe (S7HS) and prepare you to teach students how to turn safely.
Machines to be used are Union Graduate and Axminster Jet wood turning lathes

S10HS Grinding and Sharpening
2026-06-23 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S10HS Grinding and Sharpening
This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the types of grinding machines that can be safely used in school workshops.

The types and grading of bench stones that can be used to sharpen hand and machine tools, safety in the use of abrasive wheels
The hazards and risks arising from the use of abrasive wheels.
How to: assemble abrasive wheels correctly to make sure they are properly

balanced and fit to use.
How to store, handle and transport abrasive wheels.
How to inspect and test abrasive wheels for damage.
Appropriate methods of dressing abrasive wheels.
The use of a range of bench stones, including an understanding of sharpening angles and the use of honing guides.
How to identify defects in grindstones and the procedures for dealing with them to avoid accidents.

Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years

S1HS Wood Sawing Machines
2026-07-02 09:00 - 16:00
This Nationally accredited practical course will provide:

Teachers
Technicians
Support staff/Premises Staff

In Design and Technology Departments ‘initial training’ on the Specialist Extension Level: S1HS WOOD SAWING MACHINES
The course is suitable if you require a new certificate on this range of machines. This is not a refresher course for those who already have certificates or whose certificates have recently expired. The course consists of practical exercises during the day.
Machines covered will include:

Circular saw
Narrow band saw
Radial Arm/Chop Saw

If you have recently completed the D&TA ‘Core’ Elements Trai and have submitted your portfolio of evidence for accreditation, you will be able to add this unit to your D&TA accreditation.
Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years

SMHS Secondary Materials Health and Safety
2026-07-07 09:00 - 16:00
This course will enable delegates to acquire H&S accreditation certification through a ‘hands on’ approach using the following…

Drilling Machine
Sanding Machine
Portable power tools (Drill & Sander)
Power Fret Saw
Off Hand Grinder
Hand Tools
Plastics Moulding Equipment
Mortiser

Please note – Certification is valid for a period of 5 years
