To be considered for a Bursary Placement you must:
- be able to provide evidence of competence to the standard as set out in the Placement Specification;
- be committed to working in the heritage sector in England and Wales;
- have eligibility to work in England and Wales;
- have a UK bank or building society account into which the bursary can be paid;
- demonstrate how you meet the Trainee specification (where applicable)
There are 2 routes to apply for a bursary placement:
- via an advertised placement. Click here to see current availabilities.
- via a self-referral application. Click here to find out more.
Trainee specification
To be successful at gaining an interview for a bursary Placement, your application should clearly illustrate how you meet the following criteria. Your interview will assess your suitability further:
Essential:
- Be able to provide evidence of competence to the standard as set out in
the Placement Specification. - An enthusiasm, commitment and passion to move into a career within the
built heritage sector in England or Wales. - Ability to absorb and apply new technical information.
- Ability to work to required standards and to understand and use the
appropriate methods, tools and applications. - Take responsibility for professional development.
- An enthusiasm and commitment to work toward gaining an NVQ Level 3
Heritage Skills. - Good communication skills.
- Adaptable and flexible, with proven qualities as a strong team player,
able to work closely with others, and ability to work on one's own
initiative. - Willingness to travel both within and outside the region of your Placement
Provider organisation.
Desirable:
- An NVQ qualification or equivalent in a craft relevant to the Placement,
to the standard as outlined in the Placement Specification. - Working in the built environment.
How do I know if I have the required competency in a relevant building skill?
New to Traditional Building Skills
If you are not eligible to apply for a placement, take a look at the 'New to Traditional Building Skills' page to see what further training opportunities are available to you.
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