Lake Monger Community Shed
Inductions
As part of our Safety Management Plan, each member must undertake a General Induction first, and then specific machinery inductions before you may use the Shed's equipment.
Note: You must pay your membership fees before attending any inductions.
General Induction
General inductions are run every alternate Tuesday evening at 6:15pm. Check the calendar on the Sessions page to find a general induction.
Make sure you wear covered shoes and bring your own safety glasses and ear protection. (ear plugs are available at the shed for a small donation)
Please complete you membership application and make your payment before attending the induction.
No booking is required for general inductions. Please just turn up at the Shed at 6.15pm.
Area Specific Inductions
As part of our Safety Management Plan, each member must undertake a General Induction first, and then specific machinery inductions before you may use the Shed's equipment.
Note: You must pay your membership fees before attending any inductions.
Please read the following SWPs before your induction - videos will be played on the induction day.
NOTE: from 17 March, 2026, a fee of $25 will be payable via the square terminal in the shed to undertake the Red woodworking induction. This will contribute to the costs of maintaining the equipment and other operational costs.
Pre-reading:
Note that Orange Inductions are on hold until an instructor becomes available
Please read the following SWPs before your induction - note that videos will be played on the induction day.
NOTE: from 17 March, 2026, a fee of $25 will be payable via the square terminal in the shed to undertake the Orange woodworking induction. This will contribute to the costs of maintaining the equipment and other operational costs.Pre-reading:
Please read the following SWP before your induction.
Pre-reading:
Contact details for wood lathe induction are available on the notice board in the Shed. Please ust the enquiry button below to send a query to the LMCS wood lathe supervisor to organise a time for your induction.
Please read the following documents before your induction.
Pre-reading:
Inductions for pottery are conducted at 6.30pm on Thursday night. Please allow 35 -40 minutes for the induction.
No booking is required
Please read the following documents before your induction.
Pre-reading:
Please discuss with the digital machinery group to book your induction.
The purpose of this induction is to ensure all individuals using Manual Metal Arc (MMA) welding equipment understand safe operating procedures and are aware of hazards, PPE requirements and emergency responses.
Instructions -Bring your Personal Protective Equipment
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Auto-darkening welding helmet / approved face shield
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Flame-resistant long-sleeve shirt & pants (no synthetics)
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Leather welding gloves
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Enclosed boots
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Welding apron / jacket (recommended)
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Hearing protection (if required)
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Respiratory protection (if required)
There is a cost for materials used in the induction system of $15 which can be paid at the LMCS, on the square terminal, under metal work.
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The purpose of this induction is to ensure all individuals using the Metal Lathe understand safe operating procedures and are aware of hazards, PPE requirements and emergency responses.
Please contact Metal Supervisor to book in an induction for the metal lathe
Inductions are available Monday Afternoons - please contact supervisor