Low Cost Heritage Training Across Yorkshire and the Humber

Craven College Centre for Construction and Heritage Skills has successfully won a tender to provide subsidised training and qualifications in heritage across Yorkshire and the Humber on behalf of the National Heritage Training Academy.

Courses will be available in the following areas:
• Short courses specialising in heritage
• NVQs in Heritage
• Level 2 qualifications specialising in heritage
• Dry Stone Walling
• Master Classes in Conservation

The training aims to fill identified skill gaps and enhance current skills within the heritage and construction sector. The majority of courses will be delivered by Craven College, the remainder by National Heritage Training Academy founding partners York College and the University of York.
The courses Craven will offer are outlined below. For more information, please contact 01756 708932 or email Laura Ireland ireland@craven-college.ac.uk or Simon Dawson dawson@craven-college.ac.uk

Specialist courses
We are pleased to be able to offer the following short-duration specialist courses for existing practitioners:

Painting & Decorating - Graining and Marbling Reduced Cost £50.54 (Normal Cost £126.35)
Painting & Decorating - Traditional Paints Reduced Cost £50.54 (Normal Cost £126.35)
Joinery - Repairing Sash Windows Reduced Cost £50.54 (Normal Cost £126.35)
Conservation - Masonry and Bricklaying Reduced Cost £50.54 (Normal Cost £126.35)

Heritage Crafts
We are pleased to be able to offer the following specialist training for niche Heritage Crafts:

Blacksmithing - Reduced Cost £52.22 (Normal Cost £130.54)
Heritage - Plastering Reduced Cost £52.22 (Normal Cost £130.54)
Heritage - Joinery Reduced Cost £52.22 (Normal Cost £130.54)
Stone Masonry - Reduced Cost £52.22 (Normal Cost £130.54)
Stained Glass - Reduced Cost £52.22 (Normal Cost £130.54)

University of York Master Classes
The University will be offering the following Master Classes, which will provide excellent CPD opportunities for built environment professionals and provide excellent access to conservation skills and principles for those interested in diversifying their business:
Lime and the Building Stones of Yorkshire – Reduced Cost £142.54 (Full Cost £350)
The Conservation of Historic Interiors
The Conservation of Architectural Glazing
The Conservation of Churches
The Conservation of Architectural Ironwork
Conservation Philosophy and Principles
Writing Specifications for Conservation Projects
Conservation of Archaeology in Buildings

For further information about any of the University of York Master Classes, please visit our websiteor email: Sophie Norton or Pam Ward:

Tel: 01904 433950

This programme is supported by The Enhancement Fund which is funded by both Yorkshire Forward and the European Social Fund, co-financed by the Learning and Skills Council.