Secondary Materials Health & Safety (SMHS)

Location: Lampton School, Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, TW3 4EP
Time: 09:00 - 15:30

Dates: Friday 11th and 18th September 2026 | Friday 2nd, 16th and 23rd October 2026 | Friday 6th and 20th November 2026 | Friday 11th December 2026 | Friday 8th, 22nd and 29th January 2027 | Friday 5th and 12th February 2027 | Friday 5th and 12th March 2027 | Friday 7th and 14th May 2027 | Friday 18th June 2027 | Thursday 8th July 2027

Cost: £240 - Includes cost for Design & Technology Association (DATA) certificate 

Programme: This course will cover specific health and safety hazards in a workshop environment and consider ways in which these could be minimised. Hazards associated with common chemicals, subject specific machinery, and processes used within and around the classroom will also be addressed.

Machines covered: Drilling Machine, Sanding Machine, Portable power tools (Drill & Sander), Power Fret Saw, Hand Tools, Plastics Moulding Equipment.

Outcomes: Upon successful completion of the course, a certificate from the Design and Technology Association (DATA) will be issued.

Your Commitment: Full attendance for the training day is required.

Our Commitment: High quality training will be provided, ensuring that all criteria for successful assessment, in line with DATA certification, are met. Access to workshop tools and equipment that comply with BS4163:2014 will be available.

Eligibility: Anyone is eligible for this course. It is recommended by DATA that all teachers of Resistant Materials complete this training every five years or more often if they do not teach it very often. This is the ‘full course’ and not the ‘refresher’.

Terms and Conditions / Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made up to 15 working days prior to the course start date will incur no charge. Cancellations made within 15 working days of the start date will be charged in full. This includes non-attendance. Bookings made within the 15 working day cancellation period are final and non-refundable.

To cancel, please email: LWA@lampton.org.uk 
Invoice will be issued from Lampton School Academy. Full payment within 30 days of the invoice date.

Testimonials:
"Sound knowledge throughout Advice on all machines/processes re KS3-4. COSHH & RIDDOR & HASAWA advice re workshop & tools/equipment. PPE".
February 2026

To make enquiries and book places, email: LWA@lampton.org.uk