West Dean College's programme of Building Conservation Masterclasses provides training in both technical and practical skills needed to repair and maintain historic buildings. These intensive short courses, generally taking place over four week days, have been designed and are delivered by, leading practitioners in the field of building conservation, and are validated by English Heritage.
Aimed at those who need to develop practical skills and those who need to understand, specify and supervise these skills, the Building Conservation Masterclasses are relevant for craftspeople, conservators, conservation officers, architects, surveyors, planners, construction managers, specifiers, specialist contractors and archaeologists.
The Professional Development Diploma can be achieved through the successful completion of ten Masterclasses and the submission of a final essay.
