Brighton MET Students Discover Career Opportunities with Sussex Heritage Trust 

Construction students recently stepped into the past, as Brighton MET College partnered with Sussex Heritage Trust to deliver hands-on heritage courses.  

The sessions, held at Bader College at Herstmonceux Castle, included a one-day ornamental plastering course and were followed by a sash window repair session.  

Students from across the Chichester College Group took part, as students from the college were joined by peers from Chichester College and Crawley College. The day allowed students to work directly with industry experts and master craftspeople.  

Every student gained real hands-on experience with traditional techniques, learned more about specialist heritage conservation skills and career pathways within the sector.  

This follows on from a two-day session held covering traditional carpentry & joinery techniques, led by Sussex Heritage Trust, and held at the same site as the hit BBC TV show The Repair Shop.  

A spokesperson for the Sussex Heritage Trust said:  
“It is fantastic to be able to offer Chichester College Group students the opportunity to learn heritage skills directly from industry experts and master craftspeople through our Taster Day Programme.   

“These experiences not only inspire the next generation of heritage craftspeople but also showcase valuable career pathways within a sector currently facing a shortage of skilled professionals.   

“By encouraging students to develop traditional conservation skills, we can help ensure Sussex’s heritage continues to be protected for years to come.”  

To learn more about some of the Construction and Trades courses available at the college, please click here.