The Cultural Resource Management Program at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, is pleased to offer the following learning opportunity for professionals and volunteers working in the heritage sector.

HA489J Conserving Historic Structures , September 30  October 5, 2013; on campus offering
Registration Deadline: September 2, 2013; Fee: CAD $705.36

Instructor: Richard Linzey BA (HONS), DipArch., Dipl. Cons (AA), is the Manager of Heritage Programs for the British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. Richard draws on his experience in the direct management of the historic environment in British Columbia and the United Kingdom to translate heritage conservation theory into practice.

Conserving Historic Structures is a six-day, on campus intensive course that will enhance your understanding of the practice of heritage conservation. It addresses the central topics of the discipline, focusing on the preparation of a historic structure report.
" Become familiar with the charters, standards, guidelines, and processes that govern heritage conservation practice
" Become familiar with the statutes, regulations, and codes that control heritage conservation in BC and Canada
" Identify the materials and systems commonly encountered in historic structures, and analyze the nature, extent, and causes of their deterioration
" Select appropriate conservation strategies and interventions for particular situations
" Prepare a historic structures report, drawing on the information learned in the course

If you have any questions about registering for this intensive six-day course, please dont hesitate to contact me at crmcoord@uvic.ca