Bakers Accredited Heritage Training Program
The Bakers Accredited Heritage Training Programme
Why Train with Us?
Our Craftsman Heritage Training Programme is designed for those individuals who are either beginning their journey in the construction industry or seeking to advance their careers. It places a specific emphasis on developing the skills required to work on the restoration and conservation of historical buildings and churches.
The training programme is for 18 months and is on a full-time and permanent basis. We have designed the programme to enable trainees to acquire the traditional skills that are becoming increasingly sought after in the job market, therefore offering a distinctive and exciting career path and job security by setting themselves apart.
The Benefits of our Training Programme
1. Train with an experienced and respected company
Our trainees will become part of the Bakers of Danbury team giving them the advantage of working with a respected building firm known for its expertise and craftsmanship. We work on some of the finest heritage buildings and churches in the area and as a trainee you will be a key part of these restoration projects.
2. Site based training
Practical experience is fundamental and the training programme is built around an onsite based NVQ and externally accredited in-house training modules to provide this. Our trainees will be on site working on a variety of conservation and restoration projects and the training programme will cover all learning and onsite assessment.
3. Experienced and skilled personal mentor
Trainees will be assigned a Mentor and throughout the training programme, the trainees will work closely with them to ensure they receive the right guidance, support and are learning from the best.
4. Qualified status
On successful completion of the accredited training programme the trainees will become certified Bakers of Danbury Heritage Craftsman.
This will include:
- NVQ Level 2 in Facade Preservation
- NVQ site-based assessments (task related work and demonstration of skills)
- Bakers Craftsman site-based modules – externally accredited
- Bakers Craftsman classroom learning modules – externally accredited
- Industry recognised qualifications eg CSCS red card, PASMA, IPAF, Emergency First Aid at Work
The Bakers Craftsman Modules will cover for example, an introduction to church architecture, historic building materials through the ages and fault diagnosis of church and historic structures, as well as the practical heritage building related skills such as lime plastering, carpentry restoration and other skills necessary to specialise in the conservation and repair of historical buildings, churches and ancient monuments.
5. Career progression
Once qualified, we continue to support with the opportunity for further training, working within other departments and the potential for internal promotion.
How to Apply
If you would like to apply or would like to find out more, please contact us or email info@bakersofdanbury.co.uk or apply in writing to:
The Managing Directors, Bakers of Danbury Ltd, Eves Corner, Danbury, Essex, CM3 4QB
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