Perform research to identify cutting-edge technologies, content and approaches to engaging students in ‘making’, particularly in the areas of digital design and fabrication, electronics, virtual reality programing and coding.
With the guidance and support of the Education Specialist, design educational program content in the Engineer’s technical specialization and other areas learned through self-study.
Design, build, program, and test learning activity projects and outputs. 2
Workshop and Training Delivery
Lead making activities including day-time, evening and weekend programs
Collaborate with the Education Specialist in designing and delivering sessions as requested.
Perform program and event planning and logistics. 3
Equipment, Maintenance and Safety
Contribute to the identification and sourcing of equipment and other technical and non-technical resources for educational programs.
Monitor the condition and operation of applicable equipment, components and materials as requested by the Project Lead and / or Education Specialist.
Ensures the makerspace Safety and Health Plan is implemented.
Provide Instruction to users in the effective and safe operation of the fabrication machines and assess their ability to work safely.
Inspects the space to ensure it is a hazard-free environment
Provide safe environment of work, by assigning clear Safety and Hazard precaution signs.
Watches out for the safety of all users to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
Assures the makerspace facility and equipment is clean, safe and ready for operation.