Inductions and access
The MSD Fabrication Workshop is an advanced facility which requires 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 00
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Building Induction (Online)
Online form covering building access, safety and basic responsibilities
To access the Melbourne School of Design building and the Baldwin Spencer building (and the facilities within), students must complete the Building Induction.
- Level 01
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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 space in the Fabrication Workshop must successfully complete Level 01 Safety Induction.
Only when the induction has been successfully completed will general Fabrication Workshop access be granted. This gives staff and students access to the general Fabrication Workshop outside open hours and on the weekend.
- Level 02
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Safety Induction (In person)
In person introduction to the machines, technical staff and safety procedures
The Level 02 Safety Induction will grant you access to hand tools in the Robotics Lab (G23) and the Machine Workshop (G24).
- Level 03
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Safety Induction (In person)
In person training on specific workshop machinery
The Level 03 Safety Induction allows students and staff to use the hand power tools and woodworking machines in the Machine Workshop (G24) under the supervision of experienced Machine Workshop staff.
Attend a Level 03 Safety Induction by dropping into the Machine Workshop Monday-Friday from 1pm - 4.30pm. The training will be conducted by the workshop staff on duty.
Refresher training is required yearly.
Access to spaces
The table below shows the induction level required to operate in each space.
| Room | Space | Induction |
| G12 | Model Making Space | Level 01 |
| G13 | FabLab Machine Room | Level 03 |
| G14 | Photography Studio | Level 02 |
| G15 | Spray Booth | Level 01 |
| G16 | Storage | Restricted |
| G17 | Wetworks | Level 02 |
| G18 | FabLab | Level 02 Level 03 required to operate machinery |
| G19 | FabLab Machine Room 2 | Level 03 |
| G22 | Workshop Staff Office | Restricted |
| G23 | Robotics Lab | Level 02 Level 03 required to operate machinery |
| G24 | Machine Workshop | Level 02 Level 03 required to operate machinery |
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.