Historic Environment Scotland (Skills Training Centre)

Elgin Skills Training Centre (Elgin Cathedral)

Elgin

Scotland

Apprenticeship; Vocational training

Based at Elgin Cathedral

EH9 1SH

technicaleducation@hes.scot

01786 234 800

Courses Available

Modern Apprenticeship in Stonemasonry (PDA, SVQ and Advanced Craft - SCQF levels 5, 6, 7); PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF Level 6

Course Details

Banker masonry (shaping and dressing stone in workshops, often decorative) and fixer masonry (installing stone on-site, from boundary dykes to chimneys and doorways). Delivered through the Engine Shed as a Qualifications Scotland and NOCN accredited training centre. Partnership with Forth Valley College. Must be employed to undertake the MA.

Duration

Modern Apprenticeship up to 4 years

Entry Requirements

To undertake a Modern Apprenticeship in stonemasonry you must be employed. Apply for an advertised MA or find an employer to support you. HES looks for people interested in hands-on building trades and motivated to learn.

Next Intake

FEES & FUNDING

COURSE LINK

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/skills-and-training/our-skills-training-centres/

COLLEGE WEBSITE

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/