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Traditional skills qualification launched in Scotland
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani MSP launched the first qualification in masonry conservation in Scotland. The National Progression Award consists of a series of modules, including: stone matching and selection, repairs, chimney repairs, re-pointing, batching mortars and making repair assessments. It is the equivalent of an SVQ level 3. Repair and maintenance work makes up almost half of Scottish construction industry activity. In 2005 that accounted for £3.01 billion, compared to £3.5 billion spent on new build work.
Ms Fabiani confirmed ‘Scotland’s architecture plays a vital role in our identity, culture and heritage and it is imperative that we maintain it. To do this we have to make sure that the people working on our built heritage are appropriately trained and qualified’. Graeme Ogilvy, Director for Construction Skills Scotland and Deputy Chair, Learn Direct and Build added ‘I hope to see the early development of similar awards in other craft and professional areas to continue this progress in meeting the traditional skills shortages associated with the conservation, repair and maintenance of Scotland’s pre 1919 building stock’.
Further details can be found at http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/news-full-article.htm?articleid=27560
Traditional skills qualification launched in Scotland
Culture Minister Linda Fabiani MSP launched the first qualification in masonry conservation in Scotland. The National Progression Award consists of a series of modules, including: stone matching and selection, repairs, chimney repairs, re-pointing, batching mortars and making repair assessments. It is the equivalent of an SVQ level 3. Repair and maintenance work makes up almost half of Scottish construction industry activity. In 2005 that accounted for £3.01 billion, compared to £3.5 billion spent on new build work.
Ms Fabiani confirmed ‘Scotland’s architecture plays a vital role in our identity, culture and heritage and it is imperative that we maintain it. To do this we have to make sure that the people working on our built heritage are appropriately trained and qualified’. Graeme Ogilvy, Director for Construction Skills Scotland and Deputy Chair, Learn Direct and Build added ‘I hope to see the early development of similar awards in other craft and professional areas to continue this progress in meeting the traditional skills shortages associated with the conservation, repair and maintenance of Scotland’s pre 1919 building stock’.
Further details can be found at http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/news-full-article.htm?articleid=27560