Health & Safety in the Textiles Classroom/Studio (L2 Accredited) (Online, On Demand Course)

Description

HEALTH & SAFETY IN THE TEXTILES CLASSROOM/STUDIO

An online course for anyone working in a textiles studio/classroom, which includes a level 2 accreditation through CIEH (Chartered Institute for Environmental Health).

Teaching textiles is both a challenging and exciting experience for students, but it is imperative that textiles activities take place in a safe and secure environment.

Best practice comes from staff who are knowledgeable about relevant aspects of Health and Safety and who feel confident in managing and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace for both their students and staff.

Staff should be able to identify hazards and assess risks, and quickly determine how best to minimise, remove, or control such risks within the teaching environment.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

This course is designed specifically for all who teach and support in textiles activities in schools, colleges and studios, including teachers, trainers, technicians, teaching assistants / higher-level teaching assistants, trainee teachers, special needs support staff and textiles club leaders.

ABOUT THE COURSE

The course is divided into units with quizzes and scenario activities to complete.In each unit, there is information covering all aspects of health and safety in the textiles studio/classroom, delivered through downloadable pdfs, handouts and resources, with questions for you to answer at the end of each unit to test your knowledge.

We will also share great links and resources that we recommend. 

The course has been planned to create a learning journey for you, that culminates in an online assessment for Level 2 accreditation with CEIH.

LEVEL 2 ACCREDITATION - Health & Safety in the Workplace (CIEH)

The course is completed with an online accreditation assessment through the Chartered Institute For Environmental Health (CIEH). On successful completion you will be awarded a Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace accreditation.

The course is designed so that you will have all the knowledge you need to pass this CIEH assessment.

This course is offered in two ways:

On-Line course Price £150

Face-to-Face one day training Price £150

COURSE DEVELOPERS:

VIKKI THOMAS

BSc Hons; PGCE

Vikki has been teaching for 10 years, she has taught across the department (Food and D&T) from the beginning. She has remained in the same city centre school since qualifying to teach at Birmingham City University. Vikki is now head of department taking the lead in food and textiles. She also mentors Design Technology trainees within her school. 

MARGARET FINNIKIN

BA; CGLI; QFI; NEBS

Margaret studied pattern cutting and garment manufacturing in children’s, ladies and gents wear in Birmingham, beginning her career as a machinist and progressing to a sample machinist. She has 20+ years experience teaching D&T textiles and food, working in state and independent schools. Her passion is to replicate industrial applications into the classroom using domestic equipment, being a strong believer in promoting textile skills in construction.

DAWN FOXALL (Founder Textiles Skills Centre)

BA (Hons); MA

Dawn has 35 years’ experience in the textiles and garment industry including design consultant, schools presenter and resources developer for EMTEX; Fashion lecturer and programme developer at various UK Universities and FE colleges; course presenter for D&T Association, Key Stage Developments (KSD), SFE and other course providers.

In 2015 Dawn set up the Textiles Skills Centre (formerly ‘Academy’) supporting textile teachers, delivering workshops and events. She continues to teach pattern cutting at various education and commercial establishments, as well as for Textiles Skills Centre.