Clara willetts - Presentation notes
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The Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme has been running since 2006 with £1.4 million in funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund to provide work-based training opportunities in traditional building skills. The scheme aims to increase diversity and improve skills available to the heritage sector by placing trainees with experienced craftspeople at organizations like the National Trust, cathedrals, and private estates. Over the course of the program, 126 trainees have been recruited, with high completion and continued employment rates in the heritage sector.
Clara willetts - Presentation notes
- 1. Clara Willetts - The value of work-based training through the Traditional Building Skills Bursary Scheme – notes The Traditional Skills Bursary Scheme has been running in England and Wales since 2006 The project, led by a strong partnership of organisations deeply involved in heritage building skills and the preservation of the historic environment. Generous funding of £1.4m from the HLF. Each partner will fund £100k each and in-kind expertise over the duration of the project To increase diversity. 2% women working in trades in the built heritage sector. No age limit Lack of work-based training To provide flexible & innovative work-based training opportunities The aim of the bursary schemes are to improve the quality of skills available to the heritage sector. Encourage craftspeople to gain a heritage qualification Work based training • Learning on the job, to do the job • Adapting existing skills • Self awareness & self-reflection • Networking All HLF funded projects encourage grantees to have an element of training as part of the project and grant. Working in Partnership • Cadw • The National Trust • Cathedrals • Historic Building Preservation Trusts • Private estates • Colleges & Independent training providers Recipe for work-based training for traditional building skills • 1 old building in need of tlc (doiesnt need to be listed!) • 1 altruistic client • 1 appropriate specification • 1 reputable contractor* * must have experienced, skilled & willing craftspeople to supervise Placement providers have been: Sole traders, small, medium & large companies Also need an enthusiastic trainee!
- 2. The Scheme: • Identify and liaise with placement providers to host work-based training placements • Recruit trainees of varying skill levels • Administration • Financial support for Trainee • Training Plans • Support and advice Added value to… …The Trainee …The Trainer …The Building …The Contractor …The Sector Over 50% contractors go on to employ their trainee. A real boost for individuals wishing to expand their business. Facts and Figures 126 Trainees Recruited 15% women, 3% ethnic minorities 97% complete placement 82% continue to work in the built heritage sector 42% gain an NVQ in their building craft clara@buildingbursaries.org.uk Tel: 01442 890756 www.buildingbursaries.org.uk