Programmes

As part of the programme, students learn about the basics of geology - rocks, their mechanical and chemical properties - and discover which of these properties are useful for stonemasonry. They learn about traditional and modern methods of working stone, acquire knowledge of its use, restoration, planning and computer design of stone products. They will learn both manual and mechanical processing

The course is made in cooperation, through an agreement, with the Centre for Conservation and Restoration La Venaria Reale which hosts all the activities, practical and theoretical, of the students. Its lecture halls, specialized laboratories and technical and scientific equipment are available to students. The location is in VENARIA REALE (close to Turin), in the complex of the magnificent Royal

The only master's programme in Italy devoted to Musical Instruments and Scientific Tools Restoration. We offer 2,500 hours of practical training working on historical instruments and various subjects from organology to chemistry. The course has a growing network of agreements with several museums and collections nationwide. Traineeships are regularly arranged with museums and professional

The Specialization School in Architectural and Landscape Heritage (SSBAP), established in Genoa since 1994, trains specialist with a high-level profile in the field of research, safeguard, restoration, management and valorisation of the architectural, monumental and landscape heritage. It is possible to access the school only if in possession of a master’s degree (300 ECTS) in Architecture or in

The stonemason will be able to organise and carry out work in the manual processing of stone products, in the mechanical processing and installation of stone elements. He knows how to choose the right type of stone for different products. He knows how to use and maintain hand tools and machines for cutting and processing stone.

We are the official contractor for the national professional qualification "Stonemason - Restoration assistant". The training is formally recognised on the basis of national professional standards and acquired on the basis of verified training programmes or as part of the procedure for the verification and confirmation of national professional qualifications.