A collaboration between Historic Scotland, Constructionskills Scotland, and Scottish Qualifications Authority has been launched in a bid to tackle the skills gaps in the traditional building sector in the construction industry. The three organisations have come together, for the first time, to establish a strategic partnership which will be in force for the next four years.
Nearly 50% of Scotland’s construction activity relates to repair and maintenance, but gaps remain in the availability of a broad range of traditional building skills.
The first task for the partnership will be to identify the skills and knowledge gaps in traditional building skills in the construction sector. It will then ensure the correct qualifications and professional development are in place, within the education framework, to improve the conservation, maintenance and repair of traditionally constructed buildings in Scotland.
See – http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/news/news_article.htm?articleid=21187
