Heritage Training Course for Planners – Give your Views

The scope of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge and practical guidance, empowering planners to make informed decisions about the historic environment. It will cover a range of topics but will have a clear focus on understanding legislation and policy around the historic environment and change management, roles and responsibilities, and how to find/apply key guidance.

HES has commissioned the Diffley Partnership to engage with stakeholders and conduct a training needs analysis (TNA) to inform the development of this course. Your input is essential in helping design relevant and impactful training.

You can get involved in two simple ways:

1. Attend a TNA workshop. This will be a collaborative online session (less than 2 hours) where you can share your thoughts on training needs for planning authorities around the historic environment. Please register your interest in attending a workshop by Monday 28 July. A privacy notice and participant information sheet is available to view as linked on the registration form.  The workshops are being hosted by the Diffley Partnership who will be in touch later to confirm the dates and times for the workshops that work for most people.
2. Complete an online survey. This will ask questions about what you see as the current skills gaps and priorities for learning. The survey is particularly directed towards planners as the learner group but responses from all stakeholders are welcomed. The survey (hosted by HES on Citizen Space) is open until Friday 22 August.

You can also sign up to the mailing list to stay informed. You will receive updates on future opportunities to share your views and help shape the direction of the project. Sign up here.

However you choose to share your views, your contribution will help shape future learning and development efforts. If you have any questions or would prefer to share your thoughts directly, please contact heritagepolicy@hes.scot