Layout

Education Bundle layout: plan your kit fit

Classroom-safe tools for FET and short-course workshops that need shared care rituals.

Education Bundle layout on a South African maker bench

Bench footprint for the Education Bundle

The Education Bundle needs a flat, stable table or worktop at least 2.2 metres long and 0.9 metres deep. This size suits groups of 8 to 16 learners. All trays fit side by side in labelled order, so you can see what’s missing at the end of a session. Each tray has its foam insert for fast checks and safe blade storage.

Space at each end of the table allows your supervising teacher to move around and inspect work from both sides. A lockable cupboard beneath or beside the table keeps everything safe after hours.

Your plug point should be within 1.5 metres of the bundle’s edge. Most schools run a single extension but test that it won’t cross a walking path.

Tray map and shared supervision cues

Trays are labelled with both item name and pictogram. This helps all ages put tools back in the right spot during and after lessons. Arrange trays with cutters and sharp items on the right, materials and soft packs on the left. Place the supervision checklist card at the centre, visible to both teacher and learners.

Consumable spares tray goes on the far left, away from sharp tools. At the end of each period, it’s easy to check off clean-up using the period-length layout leaf. Accidentally, you might double-check one tray, but that's better than missing something.

  • Labelled shared trays
  • Supervision checklist
  • Spare consumables pack
  • Period-length layout leaf

Power placement and safety in classroom use

Install your power strip or extension so no cables cross learner walkways. Only the supervising adult plugs or unplugs machines. Tape down loose cables if you’re near a doorway. All electrical gear fits the supplied tray pattern, so nothing gets stacked or squashed in a rush.

Check sockets at the start and end of each period. School care rules mean tools are packed away and locked up daily. If you ever forget to unplug one item, the lockable cupboard keeps it safe until the next lesson.

Quick reference: Education Bundle layout specs

Use this quick reference to confirm your room and timetable suit the Education Bundle. Plan gear checks and storage with the teacher brief before your first session.

  • 8 to 16 learners per kit
  • Supervision required
  • 40 to 60 minute period setup
  • End-of-day foam care
  • Lockable cupboard storage
  • Teacher brief for handover

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