# Access

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Our facilities are open to all students and staff from the Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning. 

We are open Monday to Friday from **10.00 am until 4:30 pm** for job collection and consultations.

**Jobs can be submitted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via our online submission system**. 

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[Job Submission](/the-fablab/job-submission/job-submission-platform.md)
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Your job will then be processed by a technician between Monday to Friday. You will receive an email notification when the job is ready for collection.

If you require some advice before submitting a job, please go to:

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[Book a Consultation](/the-fablab/book-a-consultation.md)
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As the machinery is operated by trained technicians, you do not need to complete any safety training to submit jobs to the Fab Lab. However, if you wish to assemble your parts in the Forbo or Baldwin Spencer model making space after business hours you must complete:

* Level 00 - MSD Online Building Induction
* Level 01 - Safety Induction (Online)

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Complete the required training and inductions [**here**](https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/maker-spaces/inductions-and-access-msd).
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To have access to the Machine Workshop and machinery you need to have completed the Level 00, Level 01, Level 02 and Level 03 Safety Inductions (these must be retaken every calendar year). 

For more information please visit [Maker Spaces Access and Inductions](https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/maker-spaces/inductions-and-access-msd).
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