Archaeological Excavation Course
This course provides hands-on training in archaeological excavation techniques, focusing on rescue digs, from planning and execution to documentation and reporting, ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Archaeological Excavation Course equips you with practical, field-ready skills for planning and carrying out a 10 x 10 m rescue dig. You will learn about local regulations, obtaining permits, and consulting with the community, before progressing to setting up the grid, excavation methods, recording stratigraphy, and retrieving artefacts. The course also addresses safety measures, basic conservation techniques, reporting requirements, and effective communication with stakeholders to achieve professional results.
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Develop skills
- Plan rescue digs: design a 10x10 m excavation with clear objectives and logistics.
- Execute controlled excavation: set up grids, select units, and handle stratigraphy.
- Record contexts professionally: draw plans, complete forms, and take publishable photos.
- Recover and stabilise finds: use best practices for recovery, labelling, and conservation.
- Deliver compliant reports: adhere to legal, ethical, and community reporting standards.
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