Workshops

Who is covered by the service declaration? 

The users of the workshops are AHO’s registered students and academic staff.

Machines and other technical equipment 

The workshops' various departments have machines and special tools for working with wood, plastic and metal. There is a limited selection of common hand tools for use in the individual workshops. The users must ensure that they have such tools themselves.

Resources and services

The workshops comprise several departments: Wood, plastic, metal, the student workshop (Lettverkstedet) and the construction hall. There are also special rooms for working with car clay, plaster and varnish.

Training 

The workshop attendants organise courses for new students. Students must participate in the courses to get access to the workshops. Others who need to use the workshop but who have not undergone basic training (foreign exchange students, teachers etc.) can contact the workshops and schedule an appointment for training.
If capacity allows, special courses can be organised in e.g. welding. Such courses must be specially agreed with the workshop attendants. In periods when the workshops are very busy, there will be limited opportunity for organising such training.

Instruction

The workshop staff’s primary task is to help the students in their use of the workshops. This includes advising them on choice of material, processing, use of machines etc. In order to benefit as much as possible from their expertise, the students must be prepared. For example, they are expected to have a technical drawing/sketch with suggestions for materials and dimensions. In very busy periods, there will be limited opportunity for helping individual students.

Tidying 

Each student is responsible for tidying up after themselves immediately after concluding their work. If the workshops are not kept in satisfactory order, the power to the machines will be switched off and the area must be tidied before normal activity can be resumed.

Materials 

The school sells certain materials, and has a varying selection of steel, aluminium, plastic, foam and wood. In principle, courses that require special materials must acquire these themselves, but the workshops can be contacted for assistance with purchasing. There can be a long delivery time for materials, so they should be ordered in good time before they are to be used.

Opening hours and staffing 

With the exception of the student workshop, the workshops will only be available during opening hours.

The student workshop is open around the clock.
The band saw and circular saw will be turned off by a time switch between 24.00 and 6.00.
Each of the three main departments are staffed by one person. The student workshop and special rooms are unstaffed.
 

The construction hall shall primarily be used for teaching/research-related activities. The head of the workshop department decides how to prioritise use of the construction hall. The hall is 285 square metres, and the height to the ceiling is 10.6 meters. The lighting is good. The construction hall has room for full-scale construction, big structures and model building.

Do you want to use the construction hall?

• Plan well ahead.
• Fill in a booking form
• Send the form to the head of the workshop department 

Rules for use

• Opening hours are from 8.00 to 17.00.
• Access by car through the outside gate, to be agreed with the workshop attendant.
• Use of the crane must be agreed with the workshop attendant.
• Security must be a priority at all times
• The premises must be kept in good order, also while being used.
• After use, waste must be removed, and the tools and equipment placed in their correct place.
• Finished products and remaining materials must be removed.
• After use, the workshop attendant will check the hall.
• AHO’s general house rules also apply.

The student workshop (Lettverkstedet) includes the workshop rooms, plaster room and varnish room
Open around the clock provided that the rules below are complied with, except for holidays. 

Security

• Only persons who have undergone basic training under the auspices of AHO and who hold a card for access can use the machines
• At least two persons must be present when using machines. 
• The band saw and circular saw are turned off between 24.00 and 8.00 (time switch).
• The workshop attendants are responsible for day-to-day supervision of the student workshop. 

General orderliness

• You are responsible for keeping the workshop in good order while you are working
• You must tidy up immediately once you are finished
• Use the sanding table for sanding and grinding
• Residues of plaster and concert must be in plaster containers, do not pour into the sink
• Machines, tables and equipment must be tidied, swept and dried off
• The floor must be swept and vacuumed
• Waste must be discarded in accordance with the waste management procedures
• Objects on the shelves in the storeroom must be labelled with the date, name and phone number. 
• The workshop must not be used as a warehouse. Models and materials that remain in the workshop for 14 days can be thrown away.
• The storage boxes will be emptied before the summer holliday. 
• The cabinets will be emptied after 20 June and any private belongings will be thrown away.

Waste management 

• Residues and waste must be placed in bags or containers
• Varnish containers / spray cans must be placed in barrels
• Flammable waste must be placed in a special container
• Chemicals must be delivered to the workshop attendant for destruction
• Plaster, concrete, metal, wood and plastic must be placed in the appropriate containers

Extractor fan and fume hood

• The dust chip extractor for the bond saw, circular saw and *sander starts automatically 
• Start the extractor fan for the sanding table before use. 
• The extraction is started with a switch to the right of the entrance door to the paint room (must be held down for 3 seconds).

Non-conformities, faults and injuries 

• Faults and deficiencies in machines, equipment etc. must be reported to the workshop attendant. 
• Incidents must be reported.

Who can use the workshops?

Students and academic staff who have undergone mandatory training.

Which workshops do you have access to?

• Wood workshop
• Plastic workshop
• Metal workshop
• Student workshop (Lettverksted)
  • Workshop rooms
  • Varnish room
  • Plaster room
• Construction hall when needed (an application is required)

You can apply for extended access to the workshops (between. 15.45 and 22.00).

The interaction workshop

Here you will find i.a. foil cutter, scanner, sewing machines, electronics workshop, 2 photo studios.
It is also possible to borrow photo equipment and drones.

NB! To use the photo studios, you must book an appointment via moodle

For questions contact thomasisak@adm.aho.no

Where do you not have access?

• The 3D printer workshop 

Only workshop attendants and student assistants can use these machines/services.

• CNC milling machine/router
• Laser
• 3D printer
• Oscillating knife cutting machine
• Vinyl cutter

Mandatory courses and other training

• The workshop organises courses for new students and academic staff.
• The courses are held at the start of the semester.
• Students must participate in the courses to get access to the workshops.
• Others who need to use the workshops, but who lack training, can contact us.
• Special courses relating to teaching and research can be organised as needed if there is capacity.

Instruction

The workshop staff’s primary task is to help the students in their use of the workshops, choice of materials, processing and use of machines.
 
In order to benefit as much as possible from their expertise, the students must be prepared. 
 
For example, they are expected to have a technical drawing/sketch with suggestions for materials and dimensions.
 
In very busy periods, there will be limited opportunity for helping individual students.

House rules

• You are responsible for keeping the workshop in good order while working there.
• Tidy up after yourself immediately after finishing your work.
• Handle waste correctly and responsibly.

If the workshops are not kept in satisfactory order, the power to the machines must be shut off and the area must be tidied before normal activity is resumed.

The workshops have limited space and resources. In order to provide the best possible services to all courses and student groups, it is important that all workshop activity is carefully planned. Activities that are not reported in accordance with this description risk not being implemented. 

Reserved weeks

At the beginning of each semester, the workshop will be closed during the day to provide training for new students. During these periods, it will instead be open in the evening, with somewhat limited capacity.

This applies to weeks 1-3 in the winter and weeks 31 to 39 in the summer. 

December and May are very busy periods due to student assignment work, so there is limited access to help and instruction from workshop attendants.

PLEASE NOTE! Demanding activities cannot be planned for these periods. 

Are you planning a course in a workshop?

• Autumn semester: 1 July
• Spring semester: 10 December

Once the semester plan for all workshops is ready, the head of department will provide feedback on whether the requested activity can be organised. 

What information should you provide?

• Responsible institute and subject teacher(s)
• Number of students
• Tasks to be solved
• Requested materials
• Services required (CNC milling machine.)
• Dates and expected duration (check reserved weeks, avoid December and May)

The workshop attendants can help to prepare tasks, choose materials and help with purchasing, and adapt the assignments to the amount of time the workshop users plan on using. 
For courses with many participants and demanding tasks, the course leader must anticipate the need for extra staff. The course/institute budget will cover this expense. 

Materials and services

• We have some materials for sale and can help you to purchase materials. 
• If the course/institute is to cover the costs of the materials, the course leader must order the materials through the workshop. 
• Services such as the CNC milling machine, cutter, oscillating knife cutting machine and 3D printing must also be booked through the workshop. An order is created for each individual course. 

Implementation of activity

• Before the project begins, the teachers and students must carry out a ‘safe job analysis’.
• We expect the teacher to actively participate in the workshop and help the students during the whole project period. 

Health, safety and the environment

• When planning and implementing projects, emphasis shall be placed on preventing undesirable incidents. 
• The Working Environment Act must be complied with. 
• Undesirable incidents shall be reported.