Training originally designed by DOC for staff is now available to external participants.
Historic Heritage Basic Principles course
This two day interactive course is an introduction to how historic heritage is managed by DOC. The emphasis is on keeping heritage management systems simple. The six step approach is widely applicable.
Course participants on a fieldtrip
The course includes a field trip and participants are required to complete a case study.
At the end of the course participants will have a better understanding of:
- what heritage is
- why conserving it is important
- the management system DOC uses and
- how to apply this in practice
There are approximately four of these courses held throughout the country each year. Each course is limited to 12 places and external applicants will be accepted subject to availability.
Participants working on their case study
The following external applicants are invited to apply:
- Representatives of groups working with DOC
- Local Government staff
- Historic Places Trust staff
2009 courses:
Please contact Paul Mahoney: pmahoney@doc.govt.nz
Hands-on workshops
Hands-on at Otaki Forks, Wellington
This series of practical workshops offers a range of opportunities each year. These workshops are generally 3-5 days long and participants stay overnight in accommodation near the site.
The workshops are usually held in late summer at a range of historic sites and give participants the opportunity to contribute to historic restoration work.
2010 workshops:
- February: Wellington - Otaki Forks metal stabilisation workshop
Watch this space: information on upcoming courses will be added throughout the year.