Welcome
The National Aviation Heritage Skills Initiative is 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
- Currently (July 2009) 737 volunteers, from 35 BAPC Organisations, registered with the project.
NEWS - Update for 2009 - NEWS
New training modules for 2009:
1. Dismantling & Assembling Aircraft - 01 Mar 2009
2. Jacking & Lifting - 01 July 2009
3. Environmental Factors - 06 Apr 2009
4. Fabric Repairs - 01 July 2009
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."
RAF Museum Hendon Volunteer (Skin Repairs 1)
"Absolutely fantastic course - brilliant!
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."
RAF Museum Hendon Volunteer (Intro to Basic Engineering)
"This course should be a pre-requisite for Skin Repairs and Dismantling & Assembly. It refreshed my knowledge gained 40 years ago, was very entertaining and delivered in an interesting manner."
