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 There are two type of inductions at Hackspace. These are:  There are two type of inductions at Hackspace. These are: 
- - Online self-inductions, and  +  * Online self-inductions 
- - In-person inductions.+  * In-person inductions
  
 ==== Online Self-Inductions ==== ==== Online Self-Inductions ====
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 ==== In-Person Inductions ==== ==== In-Person Inductions ====
  
-An in-person induction is a physical demonstration of safe usage by an experienced Hackspace.+An in-person induction is a physical demonstration of safe usage by an experienced Hackspace member.
  
-In-person inductions mostly take play on our Induction Weekends, which typically take place a few weeks after an Open Day. They are advertised on the Fourm.+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]].
  
-Occasionally, in-person inductions can also be organised at other times by asking on the Forum, but please be aware that inductors are all volunteers who offer their time free of charge, so inductions are typically only offered at their convenience, not yours. There is no guarantee that an induction will be possible in any given timeframe.+The process for booking inductions at an Induction Weekend has three steps:
  
-==== Which Tools Requires an Induction? ====+  - 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. 
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 +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. 
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 +==== Which Tools Require an Induction? ====
  
 The following tools require an online self-induction: The following tools require an online self-induction:
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   * CNC Mill   * CNC Mill
   * PCB CNC   * PCB CNC
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 +The following tools require an online self-induction followed by in-person induction:
   * MIG Welder   * MIG Welder
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 +All tools that require an induction are protected by [[Relay Boxes]].
  
 ==== Can I Become an Inductor? ==== ==== Can I Become an Inductor? ====
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