PDA Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures SCQF level 6

Professional Development Awards (PDAs) extend or broaden professional or vocational skills and are linked to National Occupational Standards.

The PDA in Repair and Maintenance of Traditional Masonry Structures at SCQF level 6 covers the following specialist/high-level transferable skills: producing a work plan for a conservation or restoration project, preparing and mixing traditional lime mortars, consolidating and repairing of masonry structures, producing basic stonemasonry components, and completing stonemasonry repairs.

The SVQs in Heritage Skills are jointly awarded with Historic Environment Scotlandexternal link.

This qualification is available through colleges, training providers and some employers. It has been designed to be delivered as a taught course and will normally be available as a combination of workshops and self-directed study.