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)

Click here for more information about NVQs.

 

There are 2 routes to apply for a bursary placement:

1. via an advertised placement. Click here to see current availabilities.
2. 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?

Click here to read more about competency and to check what levels describe your abilities in your building skill.

Also take a look at this link which outlines all the different National Occupational Standards and will help you assess whether you have the eligible knowledge and skills.

Click here to download the Trainee specification ()

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.

Click here to go to 'New to Traditional Building Skills' page.

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