Demonstrator Training

Objective

To give competent turners the opportunity to learn the basic skills in presentation so that they may effectively demonstrate their turning experience to other turners.

The one day course has been developed by our training officer who will send details to anyone applying for a place. Each course will cater for four members and will be held at various locations throughout the country. We hope some of our branches will be prepared to host these courses at their normal venue.

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 Typical Timetable   for the day

 

 

8.30      Coffee reception   

          Introduction to the candidates and the tutors.

 

9.00   Introduction

Icebreaker activity to establish the background of the candidates.

 

9.30   Preparing and planning a Five Minute Talk

    Work through the guidelines on giving a talk including communication and presentation skills.

 

10.15    Coffee Break  A short break to enable the candidates to give some thought to their talk.

 

10.30  Presentation of the Five Minute Talk    

     Each candidate to give a five minute talk/presentation followed by tutor feedback and group

     discussion  

 

11.30  Preparing and planning a Twenty Minute demonstration 

     Work through the guidelines on giving a twenty minute demonstration using the lathe.

 

12.30  Lunch

 

13.15  Presentation of a Twenty Minute Demonstration     

     Two candidates to give a twenty minute demonstration at the lathe  followed by tutor feedback  

           and group discussion

 

15.00  Coffee Break

 

15.15  Presentation of a Twenty Minute Demonstration     

     Two candidates to give a twenty minute demonstration at the lathe  followed by tutor feedback  

           and group discussion

 

17.00  Summary and end of the course