Design and Technology Association (UK) Approved Health & Safety Training Course
This is a practical course that is designed to enable the attendee to be secure in their own ability on machines and tools, understand set up and standard maintenance. The Health & Safety training is designed to ensure that the trainee is made aware of all the present regulations and standards that are set out for the safe use of machinery in an education establishment.
Course Dates
31st January and 1st February 2026 – ISF Academy Hong Kong
9th and 10th of April 2026 – Arcadia School Dubai
11th and 12th May 2026 – Vietnam
14th and 15th May 2026 – Rugby School Thailand
14th and 15th September 2026 – The Alice Smith School Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
17th and 18th September 2026 – Singapore
29th and 30th October 2026 – LEH International School, Foshan China
2nd and 3rd November 2026 – Beijing
5th and 6th November 2026 – Kings College Bangkok
16th and 17th November 2026 – Mumbai, India
19th and 20th November 2026 – Chennai, India
23rd and 24th November 2026 – Switzerland
Who is this course suitable for?
This Health & Safety training course is suitable for DT Technicians, DT Teachers, HODs of DT and art. Anyone who may need to work with the DT machinery in school. Teachers and technicians with no experience or very experienced, will gain from the health and safety in design and technology course, as too will those who wish to renew their certificates validity.
Course Outline
The framework for the course is based on the content of BS4163, (the Design and Technology Code of Practise), PUWER, L114, HSG258 and other documents. The training course will enable the attendee to learn and develop skills in how to use machines in a safe manner as well as how the machine should be set up and the basic maintenance.
During the course attendees will have the opportunity the discuss machine / process application, technique as well as talking with fellow attendees about current issues that are affecting classroom teaching and safe practise. Other areas that the course will cover will be PPE and LEV systems.
On successful completion of the course, attendees will be awarded with the D&TA Accreditation Certification (Digital Format, valid for 5 years).
The course will consist of a selection of the machinery below provided the equipment is available at the host school. Please be aware we have minimum training times on each machine to meet the criteria of the qualification, so there may be a limit to the number of machines and tools which can be covered in each H&S workshop.
We will always endeavour to have a programme which meets each delegates’ specific needs.
- Circular (table) Saw
- Panel Saw
- Band Saw
- Power Fret Saw
- Drilling Machine
- Sanding machines (belt, disc, bobbin)
- Wood lathe
- Metal lathe
- Buffing machine
- Off-hand Grinder
- Metal Lathe
- Power tools:
- Router
- Router table
- Drills
- Sanders
- Angle grinder
- Jig Saw
- Circular saw
£575.00 includes two days workshop training, lunch and refreshments on the day and DATA Certification valid for 5 years. (Digital Copy)
If you have any questions about our courses, please email us at contact@learningspacesolutions.com and we’ll be happy to answer any questions.
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Meet your Trainer: Andy Topliss
Andy Topliss is an accomplished educator and former Head of Faculty for Art, Design, Engineering, and Technology, bringing over 20 years of full-time teaching experience. Qualifying from Nottingham Trent University with a first-class degree in Design and Technology with Education, Andy has worked tirelessly as a teacher and middle leader at a range of schools both in the UK and overseas. His work reflects a strong commitment to innovative curriculum design, interdisciplinary teaching, and the integration of creative and technical disciplines.
Before entering education, Andrew served as an Army engineer and later worked as a software consultant—experience that underpins his practical, analytical, and solution-focused approach to teaching and leadership.
Andrew also collaborates with several examination boards as an author, principal examiner, principal moderator, editor, and course writer, contributing to the advancement of high-quality educational assessment and resources. In addition, he is a registered senior consultant in health and safety, ensuring best practice and compliance across professional and educational environments.
