Venue and safety information for school excursions
Venue name
Questacon Technology Learning Centre
Location
60 Denison Street, Deakin ACT 2601
Phone number
02 6112 9798
Fax Number
02 6112 9760
Web Address
www.questacon.edu.au/qtlc
Insurance
Questacon has public liability insurance
Activity/program
QTLC workshops
Activities as part of technology based workshops involving computer programming, simple
woodworking, robotics, craftwork and some tool use. Risk assessments for specific workshops are
available upon request.
Recommended age group/fitness level/prerequisite skills
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Students aged 11-18 years
Staff accreditation/ competence
 Staff fully trained to facilitate workshops
Potential risks
 Low to medium risks
1. Student injured on building material (plastic, wood, etc)
2. Student hurts self or others with tools
3. Student struck in eye with projectile
Control Strategies
1. Materials are inspected prior to workshop and edges trimmed. Constant supervision
is provided.
2. Students are required to pass proficiency exercise prior to using tools. Constant
supervision is provided.
3. Wearing of protective eyewear is compulsory for all participants for the duration of
the workshop activity.
Innovation Exhibition
Recommended age group/fitness level/prerequisite skills
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Persons aged 10 and over
Staff accreditation/ competence
 Not applicable
Potential risks
 General slip, trip and fall hazards
Control Strategies
 Security guard and one staff member in attendance whilst gallery space open to the
public.
 Safe work practices and good housekeeping procedures.
Science on the Move Exhibition
Recommended age group/fitness level/prerequisite skills
 Persons aged 10 and over
Staff accreditation/ competence
 Not applicable
Potential risks
 General slip, trip and fall hazards
Control Strategies
 Security guard and one staff member in attendance whilst gallery space open to the
public.
 Safe work practices and good housekeeping procedures.
Public safety
Recommended age group/fitness level/prerequisite skills
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All ages
Staff accreditation/ competence
 Trained competent staff
Potential risks
 Low to medium risks
Control Strategies
1. Ensuring safety is of high importance in design and building of exhibits and
exhibitions.
2. Ensuring physical environment is safe.
3. Presenters will ensure that when using potentially hazardous materials in shows and
busking, that all hazards are clearly explained to the audience and all safety
precautions are clearly observed, prior to the commencement of the show.
4. All dangerous materials and equipment will be stored away out of reach of the
public.
5. Centre management will ensure that the amenities provided for the public are
maintained in accordance to public health regulations.
6. Risk assessments are completed prior to installation of exhibits or demonstrations.
Equipment provided by Questacon
Safety glasses
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All workshops
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Where applicable
Gloves
Lab coats
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Where applicable
All equipment at the venue is maintained in accordance with WHS Regulations, appropriate
standards and codes of practice
Other requirements
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All persons entering the workshop space are required to wear fully enclosed
footwear. Sneakers are acceptable (no flip flops or sandals).
Long hair should be tied back.
Supervision/services
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Guided tours
Pre-workshop briefings
Fully supervised activity based workshops with a recommended teacher to student
ratio or 1:15.
Lockers are provided for storage of school bags.
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Access to and egress from the premises is safe and without risk to health.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
Disabled toilets are available.
Access
Emergencies
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Emergency procedures are in place in the venue.
Employees and others undertaking work (including volunteers) are trained to deal
with emergency situations.
Construction/Maintenance/Repair
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Licensed personnel are used for all construction, maintenance and repair work.
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First aid kits are available for each activity.
There is a trained first aid officer at the venue.
A first aid room is available.
First Aid
Child-related employment
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All staff and volunteers have undertaken the Australian Federal Police screen ‘Working with Children Police Check’.
All staff who work directly with children are registered with the ACT Office of
Regulatory Services as per the Working with Vulnerable People Act 2011.