Archaeological Practice Level 4

This Level 4 award is based on the achievement of the 4 Core Units together with one of the six optional routes.

Core Units

(all must be completed)

AC1Research and analyse information to achieve objectives

  • AC1.1 Identify sources and availability of information
  • AC1.2 Collect information to achieve research objectives
  • AC1.3 Analyse research information
  • AC1.4 Report results

AK1 Maintain compliance with archaeological requirements

  • AK1.1 Identify situations requiring formal action
  • AK1.2 Process applications for compliance with statutory and policy requirements
  • AK1.3 Control project against agreed quality standards
  • AK1.4 Enforce compliance with archaeological requirements

AK2 Contribute to advances in the body of knowledge and archaeological practice

  • AK2.1 Contribute to advances in knowledge and theory that underpin archaeological practice
  • AK2.2 Exploit opportunities to broaden the public's understanding of the historic environment
  • AK2.3 Enable others to learn and benefit from one's experience

AK3 Develop your own resources and protect the interests of others (NFMED C2)

  • AK3.1 Develop yourself to improve your performance
  • AK3.2 Manage your own time and resources to meet your objectives
  • AK3.3 Contribute to the protection of individual and community interests
  • Option 1 Policy
  • Option 2 Project management
  • Option 3 Investigation
  • Option 4 Conservation
  • Option 5 Information
  • Option 6 Managing Collections

Archaeolgical Practice Level 3

This Level 3 award is based on the achievement of the 3 Core Units together with two Units selected from one of the three optional routes.

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Should you have any further questions please contact us and speak to either Pat McCann 0207 942 2523 or Ray Chan on 0207 942 2940 and we will be more than happy to advise you.