Archaeological Excavation Course
This course provides hands-on training in archaeological excavation techniques, focusing on rescue digs, documentation, artefact handling, and reporting to ensure professional and compliant fieldwork.

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. You'll learn about local regulations, permits, and community engagement, followed by grid setup, excavation methods, stratigraphic documentation, and artefact retrieval. It also includes safety measures, basic conservation, reporting guidelines, and effective stakeholder communication for 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 retrieval, labelling, and conservation.
- Deliver compliant reports: adhere to legal, ethical, and community reporting standards.
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