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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. | 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. | ||
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| 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: (1) Online self-inductions and (2) In-person inductions. | ||
| - | ===== Online Self-Inductions | + | ==== Online Self-Inductions ==== |
| A self-induction is a induction you can do yourself. It involves two steps: | A self-induction is a induction you can do yourself. It involves two steps: | ||
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| You can find more information about the using membership portal PC and the bleepyboxes here. | You can find more information about the using membership portal PC and the bleepyboxes here. | ||
| - | ===== In-Person Inductions | + | ==== In-Person Inductions ==== |
| An in-person induction is an induction where an experienced Hackspace member physically demonstrates how to safely use the tool. | An in-person induction is an induction where an experienced Hackspace member physically demonstrates how to safely use the tool. | ||
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| You can also try requesting an induction by posting a message on the forum, but please be aware that inductors are all volunteers who offer their services free of charge in their spare time, so inductions are typically only offered at their convenience, | You can also try requesting an induction by posting a message on the forum, but please be aware that inductors are all volunteers who offer their services free of charge in their spare time, so inductions are typically only offered at their convenience, | ||
| - | ===== Which Tools Requires an Induction? | + | ==== Which Tools Requires an Induction? ==== |
| The following tools require an online self-induction: | The following tools require an online self-induction: | ||
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| * MIG Welder | * MIG Welder | ||
| - | ===== Can I Become an Inductor? | + | ==== Can I Become an Inductor? ==== |
| If you want to be an inductor for one of the tools requiring in-person inductions, get in contact with whoever currently runs inductions for the tool. 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. If you can't find a current induction, get in touch with the Committee. | If you want to be an inductor for one of the tools requiring in-person inductions, get in contact with whoever currently runs inductions for the tool. 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. If you can't find a current induction, get in touch with the Committee. | ||
| - | ===== Is There a Cost to Getting Inducted? | + | ==== Is There a Cost to Getting Inducted? ==== |
| In-person inductions are normally free, however the Directors may impose a fee of £5 for not attending booked 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 | + | ==== Considering Inductions when Proposing New Equipment ==== |
| If you propose a piece of equipment for Hackspace (including loans and donations), you must consider if and how members will be inducted to use it. When publishing your proposal, you must include the following details: | If you propose a piece of equipment for Hackspace (including loans and donations), you must consider if and how members will be inducted to use it. When publishing your proposal, you must include the following details: | ||