Welcome
The National Aviation Heritage Skills Initiativeis a pioneering partnership project between the British Aviation Preservation Council (BAPC) and the Imperial War Museum (IWM) Duxford. Its aim is to provide volunteers working at BAPC member organisations with training in the basic skills needed to preserve the nations prestigious non-flying aviation collections.
- Available to volunteers at any BAPC member organisation
- Training can be given at IWM Duxford or any suitable BAPC organisation across the UK
- The training has been accredited by City & Guilds and the English Reional Tourist Boards
- Certificate in "Aviation Heritage Skills" now being awarded - see picture.
NEWS - Update for 2008 - NEWS
New training modules for 2008:
1. Customer Service Training - available now
2. Pojects & Planning Presentation - available now
3. Introduction to Basic Engineering - available now
4. Skin Repairs Level 2 - available mid 2008
Volunteer Feedback
Brooklands Aviation Museum Volunteer (Introduction)
"I recommend this course to anyone and everyone involved in aircraft preservation in the UK. A brilliant initiative."
Bomber Command Heritage Volunteer (Skin Repairs 1)
"Absolutely fantastic! Just what we needed - this has been a great help"
Brooklands Aviation Museum Volunteer (Projects & Planning)
"A most succinct and valuable course which comprehensively covered all the areas of Projects & Planning. The CD containing suggested "Files & Documents" for use is outstanding!"
Aeroventure Volunteer (Surface Finish Evolution)
"FANTASTIC! This was just the information we needed, and delivered in a very professional way."
