There is an increasing demand for repair and maintenance of old and traditional buildings in the South West but a critical skills shortage in the heritage construction sector means we do not have workforce to carry out this work.
Working with industry experts this course has been specifically designed for builders and tradespeople already working in the construction sector. This is a unique professional development opportunity to upskill and meet local demand.
Bringing together specialist from across the UK, this intensive bootcamp has been carefully crafted in response to local research. You will learn about the repair and maintenance of pre 1919 buildings, whilst developing practical skills in stonemasonry repair, lime plastering and sash window repair. Sessions will be delivered by:
The course will take place over three weeks during Jan & Feb 2026:
Week 1 – January 20, 21& 22 Week 2 – January 28 ,29 & 30 Week 3 – February 2, 3 & 4
This course is funded by Devon County Council on behalf of the DfE and is free for self-employed professionals and sole traders. If you are an employer, charges will apply. For more information, please contact projects@petroc.ac.uk
Don’t miss this opportunity for subsidised training that will expand your portfolio.
This project has been brought to you by North Devon Heritage Skills, North Devon Council, Devon County Council, Petroc & Pearce Construction
Our Heritage Construction Skills project aims to support training and development of the skills needed to maintain the historic buildings and places of North Devon, where we live, work, learn and play. These buildings will go on for many years to come if we look after them well, with the right people, the right people, having the right skills, and using the right materials.
This website is a foundation for that work – helping to put the people, the skills, the materials and the old buildings together, for a better future for all.