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Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7)

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Information about Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7)

Planning, undertaking and leading archaeological research and investigation.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • How to recognise and understand archaeological site types, periods, artefacts and ecofacts and site formation processes.
  • Methods of archaeological investigation, how and why archaeological materials/ data are recovered
  • Relevant primary and secondary data and sources relating to Archaeology
  • Understanding of how established techniques and methodologies can be practically employed in the research area of their specialism, and how they are used to create and interpret knowledge.
  • Critical awareness of current academic research within the specialism, and regional, national and international research agendas
  • Requirements of formal publication, including standards for writing, editing and style
  • Fundamentals of relevant Health and Safety legislation and their employer’s Health and Safety Policy and Procedures and operational procedures.
  • Legal requirements, professional standards, relevant procedures and guidelines relevant to archaeological investigation and the processing, publication and storage of data and materials
  • Roles of clients, stakeholders and project team members within an archaeological investigation and how to ensure effective relationships and communications between them

  Skills

  • Research, access and apply relevant primary and secondary data relating to Archaeology
  • Contextualise and synthesise data and results within relevant frameworks.
  • Maintain and develop reference materials and databases, categorising and classifying data, including electronic data, appropriately.
  • Select, secure, check and calibrate suitable equipment and reference resources
  • Evaluate the relevance of research methodologies, techniques and background information to the investigation in question
  • Work effectively both independently and within a team
  • Work accurately and efficiently to conduct work to high standards within defined project objectives
  • Communicate clearly and effectively through written documentation
  • Ability to employ supervisory techniques effectively

  Behaviours

  • Be receptive to feedback, commit to quality and continuous professional development, including independent learning.
  • Know the limits of their own understanding, abilities and responsibilities, how to practice within them, and when and how to seek expert assistance
  • Be capable of conceptual thought, independent decision-making and professional judgement in order to solve problems and plan and complete complex tasks
  • Work effectively individually and as part of a team including professional collaboration and cross-disciplinary dialogue
  • Be approachable and able to communicate with all levels of their own and other organisations, as well as the general public
  • Apply an awareness of professional judgement and ethical behaviour. Be sensitive to and aware of the cultural, historic and spiritual context of objects and structures
  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Creative and design
• Qualification level: 7; Equal to master’s degree
• Course duration: 36 months
• Maximum funding: £15,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Finds supervisor
  • Project officer
  • Finds officer
  • Geophysics supervisor
  • Materials scientist
  • Artefact specialist
  • Aerial investigation and mapping investigator
  • Archaeological investigator
  • Environment archaeologist
  • Aerial investigation
  • Mapping investigator
  • Heritage scientist

View more information about Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.