Skills Bootcamp: Heritage/Stonework
This course will introduce you to a range of trade occupations within the heritage construction industry.
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Level 3
Attendance -
Duration - 4 weeks
Start date - W/C 24 February
Where - Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Course Overview
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, for people looking for a new role or job opportunity. You will be offered an interview with an employer once you complete your course.
To enrol on this course, email info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
You will gain practical skills for working on heritage properties which will introduce you to a range of trade occupations within the heritage construction industry. We will tailor the course to your individual needs but will include a focus on practicality and function of good traditional building skills and materials, stonemasonry principles, different types of stonework (rubble stone, ashlar, etc.) mortar choice, working stone by hand and matching existing finishes.
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, for people looking for a new role or job opportunity. You will be offered an interview with an employer once you complete your course.
You will gain practical skills for working on heritage properties which will introduce you to a range of trade occupations within the heritage construction industry. We will tailor the course to your individual needs but will include a focus on practicality and function of good traditional building skills and materials, stonemasonry principles, different types of stonework (rubble stone, ashlar, etc.) mortar choice, working stone by hand and matching existing finishes.
To enrol on this course, email info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk.
Core Skills Gained:
You may be eligible to apply for a Skills Bootcamp if you: are aged 19 or over, have the right to work in the UK, live in England, and meet residency requirements (we can check this). If you claim Universal Credit, you can apply and continue to claim benefits. Some Skills Bootcamps have additional eligibility criteria, including home postcode.
This course is free if you meet the eligibility criteria. Otherwise, fees are 10% for self-employed (£315), 30% if you are employed (£945).
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