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- Course delivery: This course is delivered in video format
Course details
Course DetailsHave you ever wondered how archaeologists uncover the secrets of ancient civilizations? The Archaeology: Fieldwork, Techniques, and Interpretation course is your gateway to the fascinating world of human history and discovery.
This course explores the fundamental principles of archaeology, from identifying archaeological sites to conducting excavations and interpreting findings. You’ll learn about different types of archaeology, surveying techniques, excavation methods, safety procedures, and the crucial post-excavation analysis that brings meaning to the unearthed artifacts.
Whether you’re an aspiring archaeologist, a history enthusiast, or someone seeking a deeper understanding of human culture, this course offers you an immersive learning experience grounded in real-world practices and research approaches.
Course Curriculum
Module 01: Basics of Archaeology
- Definition and purpose of archaeology
- Historical development of the field
- Relationship with anthropology and history
- Prehistoric, historical, underwater, and industrial archaeology
- Environmental and rescue archaeology
- Ethnoarchaeology and experimental archaeology
- Understanding chronology and dating methods
- Prehistoric to modern time frames
- Relative vs. absolute dating
- Site identification and location methods
- Geophysical and aerial surveying techniques
- Recognizing cultural features and structures
- Planning fieldwork and research design
- Setting excavation grids and dimensions
- On-site safety protocols and ethical considerations
- Stratigraphic excavation
- Open-area vs. trenching methods
- Tools and equipment used in excavation
- Excavation steps and daily routines
- Recording contexts and findings
- Mapping, photographing, and field notes
- Cleaning, cataloging, and preserving artifacts
- Laboratory analysis (bones, pottery, tools, etc.)
- Interpreting data and writing archaeological reports
- Practical and detailed fieldwork guidance
- Learn from experienced professionals in the field
- Flexible online learning format
- Access course materials anytime, from any device
- Certificate upon successful completion
- Perfect for aspiring archaeologists or curious minds
- Dedicated learner support via email
Eligibility / Requirements
Eligibility / Requirements
- No prior knowledge of archaeology required
- Interest in history, anthropology, or cultural studies recommended
- Suitable for beginners, students, or enthusiasts
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Archaeological Field Technician , Field Excavator , Museum or Heritage Assistant , Cultural Resource Manager , Historic Preservation SpecialistAbout John Academy
John Academy is best known for offering awarding body accredited online courses that are available for anyone who wishes to acquire a certification and take their professional life to the next level. As an online course provider, we are aware of the fact that there are a lot of people out there who consider themselves to be very curious learners but the courses that they are interested in are not available at their convenient time and place. So, we have decided to give them a unique opportunity for them to learn and obtain necessary skills in a very convenient way at any time from anywhere.Who We Are
We are an online course provider who wants to make sure that the students would be able to learn everything there is a need for them to learn regarding the course that they have enrolled in on our site. So, we see to it that they would be provided with the highest possible standard of online learning. That way, students would be able to use it in the real world – the employment world and at their desired field of interests.
Certification
After you have successfully passed the test, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. You can however also obtain a Course Completion Certificate following the course completion without sitting for the test. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £14.99 or in PDF format at a cost of £11.99.
PDF certificate's turnaround time is 24 hours and for the hardcopy certificate, it is 3-9 working days.
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