The Heritage Council (with The King’s Foundation, Historic Environment Division NI, National Museums NI and CITB NI)
Multi-site (Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland; summer school at Dumfries House Estate, Scotland)
Kilkenny
Republic of Ireland
Full-time; Scholarship
The Heritage Council, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny
R95 X264
056 7770777
Courses Available
All Ireland Heritage Skills Programme – opportunity to pursue Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Heritage Skills (Construction); craft areas include stonemasonry and bricklaying
Course Details
12-month full-time programme for people already working in the construction sector to develop heritage building skills (stonemasonry, carpentry, joinery, bricklaying, blacksmithing, plastering, thatching, roofing, tiling, painting and decorating). Hands-on traditional techniques, conservation and repair, residential schools, industry placements. Maximum 8 participants. Not an entry-level programme. A call-out for applications is announced annually in February/March with the course typically commencing in mid-July of that year.
Duration
12 months full-time
Entry Requirements
Prior experience in craft area of choice, either via college or onsite working experience. Selected by application, shortlisting and interview.
Next Intake
Course typically commencing in mid-July of that year (per Heritage Council page). Applications for the 2026/2027 programme are now closed.
FEES & FUNDING
Successful applicants awarded a full scholarship and a monthly bursary to help cover the cost of travel and accommodation.
COURSE LINK
COLLEGE WEBSITE
