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Join our CIfA approved training:\u00a0PAST Archaeological Field School 2020<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Professional Archaeological Skills Training (PAST) Field School has been designed by Bournemouth University\u2019s Archaeological Research Consultancy \u2013 BUARC, to provide a unique opportunity for participants to get first-hand practical experience of being a professional archaeologist. PAST2020 is suitable for all levels from those starting out in archaeology wishing to gain to gain some practical experience to those seeking to develop and strengthen their skills to pursue a career in archaeology.<\/p>\n

The PAST Field School has been approved by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists<\/a> as delivering high quality training which meets CIfA criteria and is mapped to appropriate National Occupational Standards.<\/p>\n

In this outstanding project you will experience the excitement of being an integral part of an archaeological investigation, working with our specialists to uncover the prehistoric past.<\/p>\n

As a member of the team you will take part in the on-site excavation, survey and recording of a range of archaeological features, working with artefacts and environmental samples, learning about health and safety, and digitise your site drawings with AutoCAD.<\/p>\n

Using the Archaeology Skills Passport<\/a> you will receive dedicated training from our experienced team of archaeological professionals on all aspects of archaeological investigation. From day one you\u2019ll be in the trench getting stuck in with the rest of the team.<\/p>\n

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The site<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

PAST2020<\/strong> forms part of The Durotriges Project<\/a> which is dedicated to on-going research of a nationally significance prehistoric and Roman site in Winterborne Kingston – dubbed \u2018Duropolis\u2019, after the local Iron Age tribe the Durotriges.<\/p>\n

Previous seasons of investigation have uncovered over 150 roundhouses dating from around 100 BC, substantial storage pits, animal pens, a stone-built Roman villa, corn drying\/malting ovens and a small enclosed cemetery.<\/p>\n

To find out more:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.bournemouth.ac.uk\/research\/projects\/durotriges-project<\/a><\/p>\n

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What you will learn<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n