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# Hot Wire Foam Cutting Induction

### The Induction Process

1. Watch the videos (20 minutes total) showing the Safe Operating Procedure for the hot wire foam cutters, then pass the associated online quiz
2. Book an in-person practical exam (duration: 45 minutes)

{% hint style="info" %}
**Start** [**here**](https://swinburne.instructure.com/courses/36937/pages/blue-foam-+-hot-wire-training-video-series?module_item_id=2341593)

*If you do not have access to the ProtoLAB Canvas page, please email us at <protolab@swin.edu.au>*
{% endhint %}

Once you pass the practical exam, you will be able to use the hot wire foam cutters.

*The **online modules** (videos + quiz) must be **repeated yearly** to maintain your inducted status.*\
*The in-person exam is only required the first time you are inducted.*


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