Inductions and training

To gain access to the different workshop areas of the school, users need to complete local safety inductions and sometimes additional training badges. These require users to attend training in person for each local area that they want to use.

To sign up for inductions, visit Siso.

DBE Makerspace

The Makerspace has an induction and badge system. Users must first complete a General Makerspace Induction, which is a general introduction to working safely in the Makerspace, and to our equipment. After completing a General Induction, users can complete a 3D Printing Badge and/or a Laser Cutting Badge. A 3D printing badge is required for all 3D printing. A laser cutting badge is required for use of the Emblaser 2 laser cutters.

Makerspace inductions and badges are available in the first few weeks of semester, generally up to week 6.

Sign up for Makerspace inductions and badges on Siso.

Makerspace General Induction

A general induction qualifies you to use the Makerspace under supervision, including hand tools and access to the Trotec SP500 laser cutter. Other equipment may require further training or be staff operation only.

3D Printing Badge

A 3D print badge qualifies you to use the Ultimaker 3D printers, including supervised operation of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect printers and access to the Ultimaker S-line.

Laser Cutting Badge

A laser cutting badge qualifies you to use the Emblaser 2 laser cutters under supervision. It is not required to access the Trotec SP500.

Wood and Metal Workshop

To access the Wood and Metal Workshop, students must complete a Wood and Metal Workshop induction. These are available in the first few weeks of semester 1, generally up to week 6. Sign up for Wood and Metal Workshop inductions on Siso.

A Wood and Metal Workshop induction qualifies you to use the workshop, hand tools, and most of the powered equipment you will need under supervision. Some equipment may require further training or be staff operation only.