{"id":27332,"date":"2020-08-14T16:33:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-14T15:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsblogsnew.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=27332"},"modified":"2020-08-14T16:33:07","modified_gmt":"2020-08-14T15:33:07","slug":"nis-hed-launches-programme-promoting-careers-in-heritage-skills-open-to-28-08","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsblogs.ihbc.org.uk\/?p=27332","title":{"rendered":"NI\u2019s HED launches programme promoting careers in heritage skills: Open to 28\/08"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Northern Ireland\u2019s (NI) Department for Communities\u2019 Historic Environment Division (HED), in partnership with The Prince\u2019s Foundation, have launched the NI Heritage Skills Programme, with applications open until 28 August.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Northern Ireland Executive writes:<\/p>\n

The 10 month training programme bridges the gap between basic qualifications and becoming a master craftsperson in heritage and traditional building crafts.\u00a0 Its aim is to begin to address the skill shortage of qualified heritage craftspeople in an effort to maintain our historic buildings. HED is responsible for 190 State Care monuments including Carrickfergus Castle, Navan Fort, Devenish Island monastic remains and the Derry Walls.<\/p>\n

The programme will provide six training places to individuals who meet the required criteria and will comprise of training at both HED\u2019s Heritage Skills Centre, Moira, and The Prince\u2019s Foundation, Dumfries House, Scotland and include six months of work placements working on conservation building projects and State Care Monuments across Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n

Successful participants will be awarded the scholarship covering the course fees and will receive a monthly bursary of \u00a31,250 tax free, to cover travel expenses and living costs. This is a fixed term bursary.<\/p>\n

Launching the programme Iain Greenway, Head of Historic Environment Division, said: \u201cI am delighted that, in partnership with The Prince\u2019s Foundation, we are able to launch this programme. Surveys in 2009 and 2018 showed a shortage of local skilled craftspeople. And yet our historic environment is so important to us in our communities, for our economy and for our wellbeing.\u00a0 It supports our prosperity, strengthens our society and shapes our character. It is therefore at the heart of the work of the Department. This is an exciting programme which will involve remarkable work at landmark places.\u2019<\/p>\n

Simon Sadinsky, Executive Director of The Prince\u2019s Foundation, said: \u201cIn the UK alone, there are more than six million buildings which were built before 1919 and many of them are in need of repair. A significant number of heritage craftspeople in the UK are nearing retirement age, meaning it\u2019s more important than ever for traditional craft skills to be preserved through specialised training opportunities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe NI Heritage Skills Programme will enable six individuals to refine their skills to the highest standard by undertaking training and work placements across Northern Ireland and Scotland.\u201d<\/p>\n

The programme is also supported by Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) NI. Chief Executive Barry Neilson said: \u201cConstruction Industry Training Board NI is delighted to support the NI Heritage Skills Programme. \u00a0Training plays a vital role within the construction industry and programmes such as this are vital for growth and development. \u00a0The programme will provide essential support and encouragement for participants, who will have the opportunity to improve their skills and experience in heritage and traditional building crafts. \u00a0If you have the programme requirements and have an interest in this area we would encourage you to make an application.\u201d<\/p>\n

Applications for the NI Heritage Skills Programme are open until 28 August.\u00a0 It is anticipated interviews will be held in September. For more information and to apply visit\u00a0NI Direct<\/a><\/p>\n

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