Induction Presentation

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Welcome to Computing at St Margarets Campus

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Purpose of Induction

• Getting to know each other
• Orientation
• Information
• Formalities
• Policies and procedures
• Questions and Answers

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Your Course

• Different modules
• Functional Skills Maths and English
• Tutorials
• Assessment Methods
• Enrichment

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What you can expect from us

• Clear guidance about the course and what is
  required
• Assignments marked within the time specified
• Good feedback on assignment submissions
• Supportive, approachable and friendly staff
• Knowledgeable in subject areas
• Accessible resources
• Start and finish classes promptly

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What we will expect from you

• Excellent punctuality and attendance
• Bring pens, folder, notebook, previous class
  notes, bag, memory stick etc to every class
• Regularly back up work
• Enthusiasm towards learning
• Meeting all set deadlines for classwork and
  assignments
• Respect each other, staff and your environment
• Inform admin office of any absences, daily,
  before first timetabled class
• No hats or gloves to be worn during classes

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Classroom Etiquette

• Leave your workstation clear of all rubbish and
  log off your computer at the end of each session
• Ensure that you take all your personal belongings
  including memory sticks etc at the end of each
  session
• Push your chair neatly under the bench
• If there is a fault with your machine, please
  report it to your lecturer
• All coats and bags should be stored under the
  benches
• Food or drink should not be consumed near the
  computers
• The computer equipment is there to help you to
  study, please treat it with respect

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Classroom Etiquette

• The seating in computer rooms is height
  adjustable please ensure that the seat is at the
  correct height to enable you to work comfortably
• Remember to recycle any waste paper or plastic
  bottles in the appropriate bins provided
• All mobile phones should be switched off or on
  silent, if you are expecting an urgent call, use
  Pushpa or Dawns number as your contact number
  [phone] / 20

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Health and Safety

• There are two types of fire signal
• One continual ring Fire alarm
• Intermittent rings Major Emergency

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Fire Evacuation Procedure

• Leave the room, as instructed by your tutor.
  Remain calm
• Do not stop to collect personal belongings, your
  tutor will lock the classroom behind you
• Make your way to the nearest fire evacuation
  point. These are located at all four corners of
  the building
• Do not attempt to use the lifts
• Try and remain with your group at all times
• Assemble at St Margarets Church car park

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Fire Evacuation Procedure

• Your tutor will take a register, if you think one
  of your group is missing inform your tutor
• If you are not in class at the time of an alarm
  sounding, please make your way to the fire
  assembly point and locate a member of the
  computing staff.
• Remain at the assembly point until authorised to
  re-enter the building
• Re-enter the building via the main entrance

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What do I do if I cannot get down the stairs?

• Your personal tutor will create a Personal
  Evacuation Plan (PEEP) with you if you identify
  that you require additional assistance to
  evacuate the building
• Fire Refuge Points are located close the to fire
  evacuation points and are connected via an
  intercom to the information centres on the ground
  floor
• If the PEEP form identifies the need for you to
  go to a Fire Refuge Point, an intercom is in
  place for you to identify that you are there. You
  then need to await further instruction as to
  whether a full evacuation is necessary

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Accident Reporting

• To ensure your safety at all times, any accidents
  and near misses must be reported immediately to
  your curriculum area reception point
• The accident/near miss form will be completed by
  the lecturer responsible for you or a First Aider
• The College has a number of First Aiders,
  contactable through Reception
• Never leave the College after an accident without
  informing your tutor

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No Smoking
All of the Colleges buildings and grounds are
designated as no smoking areas. If you wish to
smoke please move off the College grounds.
Please do not stand in front of the car park
entrance
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Health and Safety Quiz Time

• Where is the Emergency Assembly Point in the
  event of a fire?
• How would you recognise the fire alarm?
• Can the lift be used in a fire emergency
  evacuation? Why?
• How would you evacuate a person in a wheelchair
  who is stuck on the 3rd floor in the event of a
  fire?
• What should you do if you have an accident at the
  College?
• What colour should the signs be for fire exits
  and what is on the signs?
• Should a fire door be left open or closed? Why?
• Why is it important to know emergency evacuation
  procedures?