Apprentice Archaeological Fieldwork Technician

To identify archaeological features and deposits and carry out excavation using appropriate methods and tools To record features/deposits to the standardised system including description, measurement and interpretation To record through measured drawing, photography and digital survey archaeological deposits To handle and collect bulk artefacts and samples, with correct care and labelling To process bulk artefacts and samples

Training:

Although the majority of training will be with the employer, there will be attendance required on Teams with Cirencester College (Fridays).

Training Outcome:

Potential progression with Archaeology South-East will be considered, following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Archaeology South-East (ASE) is part of the UCL Institute of Archaeology. It is responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive range of professionally accredited applied archaeological services, providing an interface between the academic activities of the Institute and other communities of interest. The UCL Institute of Archaeology is the largest university-based archaeological institution in Britain, with more than 600 students, from many different countries, age groups and backgrounds, and more than 70 academic and administrative staff. ASE handles hundreds of research and project commissions every year. Much of this work is development-led archaeology, taking place on construction sites within southern and eastern England, with staff working from offices at Portslade (near Brighton, East Sussex) and Witham (near Colchester, Essex), and on the London UCL Bloombsury campus. This body of professional research is used to contribute to UCL teaching and ASE also provides training and opportunities to gain practical experience to UCL students.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm. 7.5 hours per day, excluding half hour lunchbreak and excluding travel time to and from site.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Physical fitness,Time keeping