Project Archaeologist Apprentice

Summary

Join the team at Network Archaeology to assist project and departmental teams with office and field-based archaeological projects, such as field surveys, trench evaluations, excavations and post-excavation work. The apprenticeship will allow you to gain hands-on experience, work towards a Masters qualification and earn a salary whilst you learn.

Annual wage: £13,312 to £23,795.20 a year
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Training course: Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hour days, with a possibility of some overtime. This may include weekends. Apprentices should be prepared to stay away from home on projects as necessary.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 April
Duration: 2 years 8 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Carry out a range of field-based archaeological duties such as feature excavation, plan and section drawing, the completion of context and other paper records, the surveying and levelling of areas of archaeological investigation and archaeological features, recovery and labelling of artefacts, sampling of archaeological deposits etc.
Assist in post-excavation tasks, such as processing artefacts recovered from field-based projects, tidying site drawings, checking paper and photographic records, cleaning/organising tools and equipment.
Attend meetings with Project Supervisors/ Project Officers/ Line Manager to gain an overview of the project requirements and agree scope and targets e.g. areas of work timescales and deadlines.
Appropriately store, handle and curate primary records and artefacts in accordance with identified procedures and archaeological best practice.
Create, store and maintain data (both electronic and manual) in accordance with company procedure and in appropriate formats for the client.
To comply, be aware, undertake and promote health and safety and quality assurance requirements.
Perform administration and general duties as and when required during the course of your duties and responsibilities

Where you’ll work

15 BEAUMONT FEE

LINCOLN

LN1 1UH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Archaeological specialist (degree) (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

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
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

Your training plan

At least 20% of the normal working week will be spent training with Bishop Grosseteste University (BGU) in Lincoln LN1 3DY.

The apprenticeship is delivered via online, asynchronous learning, one day per week, with eight face-to-face, block-release weeks of teaching sessions over a 24 month period. Face to face delivery is typically 6 weeks in Semester 3 (Year 1) 1 week in Semester 1 (Year 2) and 1 week semester 3 (Year 2). End-point assessment can then take a further 8 months.

Additional training will take place in the workplace.

More training information

BGU, in historic roman Lincoln, has been delivering excellence in education since 1862. Awarded Ofsted Good (January 2024) and with award-winning student support services, BGU are proud to be offering the Archaeological Specialist Apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)
Archaeology (or related) (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Being an archaeologist is a physically demanding role and will involve working outdoors, in all British weather types. In addition, apprentices may be required to stay away from home on projects as necessary.

About this company

Network Archaeology is a leading single-source archaeological service with an established history of delivery on major infrastructure projects with particular expertise in power generation, energy transmission, utilities and transport. They are known for delivering professional support, taking care of the archaeology and enabling projects to keep moving forwards.

After this apprenticeship

Possible future careers may include Commercial Archaeologist, Heritage Consultant, Archivist, Researcher, Museum education and outreach or Editorial work or Journalism.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY

Kealey Manvell

kealeym@netarch.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000265480.

Apply now

Closes on Saturday 1 March

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