The MSD Maker Spaces are advanced facilities which requires University of Melbourne students and staff to undergo certain training before they can access the services and facilities. Safe usage of the facilities is a top priority, and most of the fabrication services available require at least some specialised knowledge to engage with effectively.
Induction overview
- Level 1
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Safety Induction (Online)
Online quiz on general safety principles and procedures
All staff and students who wish to enter and work in any Maker Space in the MSD must first successfully complete Level 1 Safety Induction to be granted general access.
This also gives staff and students access to the general Model Making spaces outside open hours and on the weekend.
Refresher training is required yearly.
- Level 2
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Safety Induction (In person)
In person introduction to the machines, technical staff and safety procedures
The Level 2 Safety Induction will grant you access to the hand tools in the Model Making Space, Machine Workshop and Robotics Lab and use of the Photography studio.
You must complete the Level 1 Safety Induction prior to enrolling and booking the Level 2 Safety Induction.
Refresher training is required yearly.
- Level 3
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Safety Induction (In person)
In person training on specific workshop machinery
Separate Level 3 inductions are required for each piece of equipment. A Level 3 induction is also required to access the Wet Room.
Attend a Level 3 Safety Induction by dropping into the Machine Workshop Monday-Friday from 1pm - 4.00pm. The training will be conducted by the staff on duty. Level 3 Inductions for the Robotics Lab are by appointment. Please see the Help Desk for Wet Room induction times.
Refresher training is required yearly.
Access to Spaces
View the induction levels required to use in each of our spaces.
Level 00 Online Building Induction & Level 01 Safety Induction must be completed to access the Print Room and Loans Desk services.
*Inductions are to be renewed annually.
Level 00 Online Building Induction & Level 01 Safety Induction must be completed to access the low risk areas within ABP buildings such as the Forbo and Baldwin Spencer Makerspace, and Spray Booth.
Level 02 Induction must be completed to access the Photography Studio.
*Inductions are to be renewed annually.
As the machinery is operated by experienced staff, you do not need to complete any safety training to submit jobs to the NExT Lab.
Level 00 Online Building Induction & Level 01 Safety Induction must be completed if you wish to assemble and process your models in the Forbo or Baldwin Spencer model making spaces.
*Inductions are to be renewed annually.
As the machinery is operated by experienced staff, you do not need to complete any safety training to submit jobs to the Fab Lab.
Level 00 Online Building Induction & Level 01 Safety Induction must be completed if you wish to assemble and process your models in the Forbo or Baldwin Spencer model making spaces.
*Inductions are to be renewed annually.
Level 00 Online Building Induction & Level 01 Safety Induction & Level 02 Induction must be completed to access the Robotics Lab.
Level 03 Safety Induction provides specific robot training covering robot start-up, pack-down procedures, basic operation. It is intended as a safety induction only and does not cover robot programming. Level 03 Inductions on specific equipment (such as clay 3D printer) is available as well. Please email the Robotic Lab to arrange inductions for any of the Robots, vacuum former and or soldering station.
Please note that the Robotics Lab is restricted to students and staff who are working on robotics projects, or directly on the vacuum former or soldering iron.
*Inductions are to be renewed annually.
Level 00 Online Building Induction & Level 01 Safety Induction & Level 02 Induction must be completed to access the space and utilise the hand tools.
Level 03 Safety Induction provides machine specific training and certification allowing students and staff to use powered machines under the supervision of experienced Machine Workshop staff. These are specific to each machine and are completed as needed.
*Inductions are to be renewed annually
Having problems with your access?
If you are experiencing issues with using your student card to access the building or rooms, please report it here.
Check your Induction status here: Induction Checker App.