Heritage Interpretation (Applied) will provide practitioners with the opportunity to develop their understanding and application of interpretive good practice. Participants will share skills and explore the principles of interpretation through hands-on learning. The course will explore the background and context for interpretive theory and support participants in putting it into practice in a meaningful way.

This course is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of the practice of heritage interpretation and how to apply it to their sites, collection or interests.

The course is suitable for:

• Professionals with responsibility for planning, delivering or managing interpretation and the visitor experience across the natural and cultural heritage sector.
• Associate members of AHI seeking to apply for Full membership – the course is specifically designed to help with gaining the interpretation competencies required to become a full member.
• Students and those starting out in their career in interpretation are also welcome.

The course will combine a one-day workshop with personal work and ongoing peer discussion to give you the most beneficial learning experience possible. The one-day workshop will be a mix of discussion and sharing of perspectives/experiences, practical working in pairs and small groups and some presentation of theory by the course director. It will also facilitate the building of a peer group to support you through the follow-up activity.