CITB-ConstructionSkills NI is to deliver the first ‘heritage wood occupations’ apprenticeship of its kind in Northern Ireland
ACITB-ConstructionSkills NI is to deliver the first ‘heritage wood occupations’ apprenticeship of its kind in Northern Ireland.
The organisation secured £379,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) under its Skills for the Future towards the Heritage Specialist Apprenticeship Programme in Wood Occupations in Northern Ireland.
Twelve participants will receive bespoke, structured training and assessment with experienced heritage contractors, leading to the achievement of the NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Heritage Skills (Construction) — Wood Occupations.
The funding will also provide an opportunity for three local college lecturers to assist in the delivery of the off-the-job element of the apprenticeship programme and become accredited to deliver the course.
Eight ambassadors/mentors will also be funded to mentor the apprentices and promote the project and heritage sector in Northern Ireland.
On successful completion of this project, the apprenticeship will be made available to other Further Education colleges and training providers to deliver across Northern Ireland.
If you are an experienced heritage contractor and want to help share your skills to shape the future of the built heritage sector, contact Amanda Stevenson 028 9082 4204. Email Amanda.steven|son@citbcsni.org.uk to find out more about becoming a placement provider.
The training programme is expected to commence in September 2014. If you are an experienced carpenter/joiner with an interest in upskilling into the built heritage sector and getting a heritage qualification, further details will be updated on www.citbcsni.org.uk and Facebook at www.facebook.com/CIT|BConstructionSkillsNI as information becomes available.