Course description
The Practical Archaeological Short Course aims to provide practical experience of a conventional archaeological excavation.
Upcoming start dates
1 start date available
Suitability - Who should attend?
There are no prerequisites for this course but a basic standard of physical fitness is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What you will learn
On successful completion of the course you will be able to:
- Explain how an excavation is planned and run
- Transfer theoretical knowledge of excavation techniques into practical use
- Recover safely and record rigorously material uncovered in the excavation
- Critically assess the most important features of an excavation and determine appropriate techniques
- Communicate results to other persons both archaeological experts and lay member of the public.
Training Course Content
Core content
- Planning an excavation
- Logistical practical and health and safety issues
- Practical excavation skills
- Man management and organisation skills
- Drawing, planning and recording an excavation
- Small finds
- The care of human remains
- Press, the public and other partners.
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