Archaeological Excavation Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for conducting professional archaeological rescue excavations, focusing on planning, execution, recording, artifact handling, and reporting to meet regulatory and ethical standards.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Archaeological Excavation Course provides practical, field-ready skills for planning and conducting a 10 x 10 m rescue dig. You will learn about regional regulations, permitting, and community consultation, followed by grid setup, excavation strategy, stratigraphic recording, and artifact recovery. The course also covers safety, basic conservation, reporting standards, and effective communication with stakeholders to achieve professional-quality outcomes.
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Develop skills
- Plan rescue digs: design a 10x10 m excavation with clear aims and logistics.
- Execute controlled excavation: set grids, choose units, and manage stratigraphy.
- Record contexts like a pro: draw plans, log forms, and capture publishable photos.
- Recover and stabilize finds: apply best-practice recovery, labelling, and conservation.
- Deliver compliant reports: meet legal, ethical, and community reporting standards.
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