Archaeological Excavation Course
This course provides hands-on training in archaeological excavation techniques, focusing on rescue digs, from planning and execution to recording, artefact handling, and reporting.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Archaeological Excavation Course equips you with practical, field-ready skills for planning and conducting a 10 x 10 m rescue dig. Learn regional regulations, permitting, and community consultation, then progress to grid setup, excavation strategy, stratigraphic recording, and artefact recovery. You also cover safety, basic conservation, reporting standards, and clear communication with stakeholders for 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 stabilise finds: apply best-practice recovery, labelling, and conservation.
- Deliver compliant reports: meet legal, ethical, and community reporting standards.
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