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-====== Inductions ======
+===== Inductions =====
-To ensure your safety and the safety of others, you must complete an induction before using some of our equipment. Inductions are intended to ensure you use the equipment safely and you the best chance of getting good results.
+Some Hackspace equipment requires you to take an induction before using it. This is to ensure the safety of you and the safety of others, and to protect the equipment from damage.
 Only Hackspace members can be inducted on Hackspace equipment. Guests, etc, cannot use equipment that requires an induction.
-There are two type of inductions at Hackspace. These are: (1) Online self-inductions and (2) In-person inductions.
+There are two type of inductions at Hackspace. These are:
+  * Online self-inductions
+  * In-person inductions
 ==== Online Self-Inductions ====
-Some tools have online self-inductions, which you can do by your self.
+A self-induction is a induction you can do yourself. It involves two steps:
+ - Read the relevant wiki page to learn how to use the tool safely.
+ - Demonstrate your knowledge by completing the quiz on the [[Kiosk]].
-The self induction process involves two steps:
+Once you complete the quiz successfully, you will automatically gain access to the tool, and can use it by tapping your keycard on the machine's Control Box.
-  * Learn how to use tool safely by reading the relevant page on this wiki.
-  * Demonstrate your knowledge by completing the self-induction quiz on our membership portal PC, in the space.
-Once you complete the quiz successfully, you will gain access to the tool. The membership portal will either give you the padlock code for the machine, or it will accredit your hackspace door card to unlock the bleepybox attached to the machine, depending on how the machine is protected.
+==== In-Person Inductions ====
-You can find more information about the using membership portal PC and the bleepyboxes here.
+An in-person induction is a physical demonstration of safe usage by an experienced Hackspace member.
-==== In-Person Inductions ====
+In-person inductions mostly take place on our Induction Weekends, which are typically held a few weeks after an Open Day. Induction Weekends are advertised on the [[https://bristolhackspace.discourse.group|Fourm]].
-Some tools have in-person inductions. This is where another Hackspace member physically demonstrates how to safely use the tool.
+The process for booking inductions at an Induction Weekend has three steps:
-In-person inductions are all arranged on our forum. Sometimes inductors will advertise potential dates and times for inductions on the forum, and if you can make it, you should reply to the inductor's post.
+  - Fill in the request form for each tool you would like to be inducted on at the [[https://induction-events.bristolhackspace.org/|induction events]] website.
+  - When the confirmation of which members are allocated to which sessions is posted on the forum, confirm your attendance by replying. If there is a problem please contact the ''@induction-events'' account on the forum.
+  - Turn up on time for your session. Please be aware that some tools (like the MIG welder) require an online induction to be completed //before// your in-person induction.
-You could also try requesting an induction by posting a message on the forum, but be aware that all inductors are volunteers who offer these services in their spare time, so inductions are typically offered at their convenience, not yours. There is no guarantee that an induction will be possible in any given timeframe.
+If you can't make the Induction Weekend, in-person inductions can occasionally be organised at other times by asking on the Forum. If you ask for an in-person induction on the forum, please mention what days and times you are usually available, but please be aware that inductors give inductions in their spare time and can typically only be facilitated at their convenience, not yours. There is no guarantee that an induction will be possible in any given timeframe.
-==== Which Tools Requires an Induction? ====
+==== Which Tools Require an Induction? ====
 The following tools require an online self-induction:
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   * Table Router
   * Planer / Thicknesser
-  * Prusa 3D Printers
+  * 3D Printers
+  * Sewing Machines
   * Xtool Laser Cutter
+  * CNC Wood Router
 The following tools require an in-person induction:
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   * CNC Mill
   * PCB CNC
-  * Wood CNC Router
+The following tools require an online self-induction followed by in-person induction:
   * MIG Welder
+All tools that require an induction are protected by [[Relay Boxes]].
 ==== Can I Become an Inductor? ====
-If you want to be an inductor, get in contact with whoever currently runs inductions for the equipment. They will make sure that you are properly inducted, make sure you’re familiar with the induction materials, and give you access to any other information and resources you require. They will also invite you to run your first induction whilst being supervised by another inductor.
+Yes! If you want to become an inductor for a machine, get in touch [[committee]] or ask on the Forum. Typically you'll run your first induction under supervision of a current inductor.
-==== Is There a Cost to in-person inductions? ====
-In-person inductions are normally free, however the Directors may impose a fee of £5 for not attending booked inductions.
-==== Considering Inductions when Proposing New Equipment ====
-If you propose a piece of equipment for Hackspace (including loans and donations), you must consider the induction process. You must publish on the wiki and announce on the forum:
-  * Whether or not the equipment requires induction.
-  * Who will prepare the induction process and materials.
-  * Who will initially deliver the inductions.
-If you believe a piece of equipment in Hackspace that does not already have an induction should have one, you should report this to the Directors who will review the report as an incident.