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Scheduled Training Courses

Dates for 2010	Course Title	Duration	Location	Cost	Book	More Info
Mon 28^th June	Getting the Best from 2D Design V2	9.00am - 3.00pm	Bedminster Down School, Bristol	£120	Book	More Info
Tues 29^th June	Getting the Best from 2D Design	9.00am - 3.00pm	West Exe Technology College, Exeter	£120	Book	More Info
Thurs 1^st July	Drop-in Session followed by a CAD/CAM Overview	12.00am - 6.00pm	The Berlewen Building, Poole, Redruth, Cornwall	FOC	Book	More Info
Weds 7^th July	SolidWorks for Intermediate Users	9.00am - 3.00pm	Bath Spa University, Bath	£120	Book	More Info
Thurs 8^th July	Getting Started with SolidWorks	4.00pm - 6.00pm	TechSoft Head Office, Bodelwyddan, North Wales	£40	Book	More Info
Fri 9^th July	Getting the Best from SolidWorks	9.00am - 3.30pm	TechSoft Head Office, Bodelwyddan, North Wales	£120	Book	More Info
Thurs 15^th July	Textiles and CAD/CAM	4.00pm - 6.00pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	£40	Book	More Info
Fri 16^th July	CAD/CAM Overview	9.00am - 3.30pm	TechSoft Head Office, Bodelwyddan, North Wales	FOC	Book	More Info
Fri 16^th July	Getting the Best from 2D Design	9.00am - 3.30pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	£120	Book	More Info
Sat 17^th July	CAD/CAM Overview	9.00am - 1.30pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	FOC	Book	More Info
Fri 23^rd July	Getting Started with SolidWorks	9.00am - 3.30pm	TechSoft Head Office, Bodelwyddan, North Wales	£120	Book	More Info
Mon 11^th Oct	Getting the Best from SolidWorks	9.00am - 3.30pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	£120	Book	More Info
Tues 23^rd Nov	Projects for KS3 - Pupils first steps with CAD/CAM	4.00pm - 6.00pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	£40	Book	More Info
Wed 24^th Nov	CAD/CAM Overview	9.00am - 3.00pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	FOC	Book	More Info

Dates for 2011	Course Title	Duration	Location	Cost	Book	More Info
Thurs 17^th Feb	Getting Started with SolidWorks	4.00pm - 6.00pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	£40	Book	More Info
Fri 18^th Feb	Getting the Best from 2D Design	9.00am - 3.30pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	£120	Book	More Info
Sat 19^th Feb	CAD/CAM Overview	9.30am - 1.30pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	FOC	Book	More Info
Mon 27^th June	CAD/CAM Overview	9.00am - 3.30pm	Ash Manor School, Nr. Aldershot, Surrey	FOC	Book	More Info

Bespoke Training Courses

A lot of our training work � particularly in the Summer Term � is prepared for groups of schools collaborating for an area CPD day, or is written specifically to meet the needs of an individual department. We liaise with numerous teacher training organisations including Universities and GTP/PGCE consortia. Many book an annual presentation from us, to bring students up to speed with the latest developments in CAD/CAM, and to illustrate the ways in which schools are adopting the technology. We are able to bring a national perspective to this, which is often a valuable way for students to put into context their experiences in the limited number of schools they are able to work in when training.

Occasionally schools involve students as well as staff in �bespoke� training programmes and we welcome this. It can prove to be a highly successful way to launch a project or to generate �student mentors� to help embed new ideas and start networking and sharing ideas � something that young people are particularly good at.

The titles below are all successful courses that have been run over the last year. These might be just what you are looking for, or might provide a template for a bespoke course that we will write for you.

Projects for KS3 - Pupil�s First Steps with CAD/CAM

For existing or new 2D Design users. Includes tips for managing and trouble-shooting pupils� work and some �golden rules� to avoid pitfalls. The course focuses on basic CAD/CAM skills and inclusion for all pupils as part of their D&T entitlement.

Textiles and CAD/CAM

The main focus is to inspire Textile teachers and allow some hands-on experience. 2D Design V2 is used to create designs for knife cutting, embroidery, laser cutting and machining print-blocks. No previous knowledge of 2D Design or CAD/CAM is required.

3D Manufacturing in Schools

The course demonstrates two systems of rapid prototyping; SRP (subtractive rapid prototyping) and FDM (fused deposition modelling). It�s a fascinating field and essential grounding for Design and Technology, Engineering and Product Design.

CAD/CAM for Engineering Diploma

Schools teaching the new Engineering Diploma will need access to the latest tools for generating drawings and for testing ideas. 2D Design and SolidWorks provide all the tools needed and the course will allow delegates to �test-drive� (and take away) TechSoft�s materials which deliver the CAD/CAM needed for L1, L2 and L3 Diplomas.

Courses to suit you can be run at our Head Office in North Wales, or you may wish to host an event yourselves. Whatever your requirements, contact your area Training Manager, or TechSoft directly, and we will be happy to look at possibilities.

Prices £
1 Day Bespoke INSET Course at TechSoft (Maximum 10 attendees)	*250.00	Please contact us to organise date
1 Day Bespoke INSET Course at School site	*595.00