
To adhere to the WH&S policy for the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences (HCISS), and to access resources and specialist facilities, inductions are required as part of coursework and research activities.
The inductions are for academic and technical staff, visiting researchers, community members, undergraduate and postgraduate students. If you have have not completed the relevant inductions, access to resources and facilities will not be approved until you have successfully completed the required inductions.
Types of inductions may include:
- Online presentations or video instruction followed by online quiz
- Onsite demonstration of specialist facilities followed by online quiz
Successful completion of the required induction (100% PASS) is required to gain access. Inductions are valid to align with semester-based coursework and are required to be renewed each calendar year to keep access and booking privileges.
Induction Checker
Check which inductions you have completed this calendar year, the information will be sent to your University of Newcastle student or staff email account.
Level 1 General Induction
The General Induction is Level 1 / Class Green and is the first of a series of inductions available.
All HCISS Staff and Students attending the City Campus are required to complete the General Induction to gain access to general facilities and the Booking Systems each year.

By completing the General Induction (Level 1) you are given access to:
– General facilities within the city precinct (includes secure access)
– Access to book facilities and equipment (Booking Point)
Uni House:
UNHG06 – Entrance Door
UNHG01 – Co-Lab & Computer Lab
UNH Lift
UNH102 – Co-Lab
UNH125-128 – Edit Suites
UNH138 – Computer Lab
UNH143 – Illustration Room
UNH151 – Computer Lab
UNH202 – Computer Lab
The Con:
CON100 – Main Door Entrance
CONG06 – Entrance (Rehearsal Studios)
CON201 – Computer Lab
CON215 – Lecture Space
CON224-230 – Practice Rooms
CON301 – Practice Room
CON311 – Practice Room
CON401 – Practice Room
CON416 – Practice Room
Q Building:
QG01 – Entrance
QG02 – Entrance
Q Lift
Q111 – Student Social Space
Q201e – Co-Lab
Q205 – Flexi Studio
Q206-207 – Edit Suites
Level 2 Inductions
Level 2 inductions are found embedded directly in Canvas Courses that require them. See here to find out where and how to unlock each induction.
Your Course > Modules > Compulsory WHS Inductions
These inductions can also be accessed on the supPORTAL with a password, passwords for the inductions can be obtained via a Specialist Induction Request.
Q – Q Building
UNH – University House
CON – The Conservatorium of Music

UNHG07 – Printing Processes Makerspace – City Makerspaces Induction
UNH124 – Animation Lab – City Animation Induction
UNH305 – Illustration/Specimen Lab – Specimen Lab Induction
UNH147 – Photography Studio – Photography Induction
NH House:
NH102-106 – City Performance & Rehearsal Studios Induction
The Con:
CONG10, 314-316 – City Performance & Rehearsal Studios Induction
CON204, 206, 211, 213 – Audio Production Area Studios Induction
CON222, 223 – Post Production Studio Induction
CONG02, CONG08, CONG09, CON144 – Ground Floor Rehearsal Studios Induction
Q Building:
QG04 – Prototyping Makerspace City Makerspaces Induction
Q113 – Animation Lab – City Animation Induction
Q106 – Black Box Studio – Q Communication Studios Induction
Q206-207 – Media Suites – Q Communication Studios Induction
Q208 – AV Presentation – Q Communication Studios Induction
Level 3 Inductions
Level 3 (Red) Specialist Inductions for specific equipment and facilities for HCISS Staff, I2N members and students under direct supervision only. Level 3 inductions require an in-person competency check conducted by a Technical Officer.

UNHG07 – Printing Processes Makerspace
Q Building:
QG04 – Electronics Makerspace
QG25 – Workshop Makerspace
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