Apprenticeship training course

Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7)

Planning, undertaking and leading archaeological research and investigation.

Qualification level: 7
Equivalent to master’s degree.
Typical duration: 36 months
Apprenticeship category: Creative and design
Maximum funding: £15,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as: Aerial investigation

Aerial investigation and mapping investigator

Archaeological investigator

Artefact specialist

Environment archaeologist

Finds officer

Finds supervisor

Geophysics supervisor

Heritage scientist

Mapping investigator

Materials scientist

Project officer
Skills: Skills an apprentice will learn

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

Full information on Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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