Frequently Asked Questions

If you are new to ADP or to the DMaF Lab, you must complete the required inductions to access our facilities. These inductions provide you with the knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective use of the lab.

Start with the online site induction available on the DMaF Lab Hub (Canvas). This gives you a general overview of working safely in the lab.

If the DMaF Lab Hub is not on your Canvas dashboard, please email us.

Most in-person inductions run in the first weeks of each semester with limited spots. Online and intermediate inductions run throughout the semester. Check the booking system for current dates.

The DMaF Lab is only available to currently enrolled students and staff of the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning (ADP).

Our opening times can be found here.

Certain spaces may be closed to general access when we are running inductions or if there is a class booking. Make sure to check the opening hours before you plan your visit.

Everyone using the DMaF Lab must complete the online site induction on the DMaF Lab Hub (Canvas) each semester.

This makes sure you have the latest information regarding lab safety and general updates, as well as verifying your eligibility for DMaF access.

The Online Site Induction requirement applies to all users, including those using laser cutters or 3D printers.

Older Competency Card expiry dates are now redundant, as the induction keeps you updated on safety policies and lab changes.

Most inductions in DMaF do not expire.

Sometimes our systems, technology and practices change, so if you have not been using the lab recently, you are welcome to re-take an induction, or chat to our technical staff for a quick refresher on any machine.

Our Canvas resources contain lots of information and will remain available to you as long as you are enrolled.

All payments in DMaF Lab are made through your Sydney Student Card and the SydPay system.

To load funds to your account please use SydPay.

DMaF Lab competency cards are required to access some of the higher risk workshop spaces in DMaF.

They are issued after completing the Timber and Metal lab inductions.

The card must be worn when accessing the Timber and Metal areas to show staff that you are trained in the safe use of tools and machinery and understand work health and safety practices in the workshop spaces.

These cards are not needed for accessing lower-risk areas like laser cutters, 3D printers or Material and Casting Lab.

To get a competency card you need to complete the following:

• Online Site Induction

• Timber Workshop Induction

• Metal Workshop Induction

These inductions generally only run in the early weeks of semester so ensure to register for them early as places are limited.

If you are not sure if you need to access the workshops for your studies, check with your Unit of Study Coordinators for guidance.

If you lose your competency card you won’t be able to access certain areas of DMaF until a new one is issued.

Visit the Digital Fabrication Lab during our opening hours with your Student ID and speak to the technical staff on-duty to organise a reprint.

There is a cost to reprint a lost card which must be paid via Sydpay.