Abstract: This article described the practical exploration of inheritance and innovation of non-material cultural heritage with the participation of modern vocational education. The silver filigree craft of Chengdu brought into the national intangible cultural heritage project in 2008 was analyzed, including the aspects of current situation, existing problem, inheritance and innovation, publicity and social services. Through literatures and investigation, the authors realized that the development and status of silver filigree craft of Chengdu are worrysome. The main issues are monotonous form of apprenticeship, separation of design and manufacture, inheritor reducing, as well as originality in design not meeting the modern design ideas and aesthetic demand. Based on the situation above, Sichuan Vocational College of Cultural Heritage and Industry bring the non-material cultural heritage and its protection work into the teaching, which realize the combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern teaching ultimately.