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
valid certificate 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 local regulations, permitting, and community engagement, then proceed to grid setup, excavation strategy, stratigraphic recording, and artefact recovery. You will also address safety, basic conservation, reporting standards, and effective communication with stakeholders for professional-quality results.
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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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