Course Description
Objectives
The course is intended to teach basic site identification, survey, and recording skills. By the end of the course participants should be able to:
• Describe an archaeological inventory project
• Understand requirements, protocols and safety issues associated with archaeological projects
• Use survey equipment correctly and navigate in the field
• Identify different site types, and describe cultural materials and features
• Understand how to use archaeological survey methods
• Take accurate and detailed field notes
• Read maps and plot locations
• Navigate to a site location
• Record and map site features and materials
Format
Class & Field: 5.0 days
Evaluation
As a requirement for certification, participants will need to meet or exceed the following program standards:
- 100% attendance for the program
- 70% score on written evaluations
- 70% score on field evaluations
Upcoming Deliveries and Registration Information
See our program schedule for a list of all upcoming NREP course deliveries. If this course is not currently noted in the schedule, please contact NREP@viu.ca to enquire about future opportunities. Prior to registering for any NREP course, please review the program's registration guidelines, including important cancellation and refund policy information.