Training excavations, programme learning outcomes and NOS, the situation at Hull

Helen Fenwick, Department of History

‘Employability’

The view of employers vs Acedema

Archaeology

Archaeology the profession

National Occupational Standards

• Science and mathematics

• History, philosophy and theology

• Social sciences (includes geography and politics)

• Language, literature and culture

• http://www.ukstandards.org.uk/

Archaeology.....

Benchmark statement

Archaeology

Fieldwork skills

Post-excavation, post-survey techniques

Laboratory skills

Recognise, observe and

describe data

Numerical techniques

Subject-specific Skills

NOS and Benchmark

• 2.9 As a result of the interest of professional associations in vocational training of archaeologists, National Occupational Standards in Archaeological Practice have been developed on behalf of the Archaeology training Forum by the Cultural Heritage National Training Organisation and the Institute of Field Archaeologists; these may be accessed at www.torc.org.uk/nos/

• 2007 revision of statement

Programme Specifications• Identify, observe and interpret a wide range of archaeological artefacts, sites and

landscapes. (Arch. Benchmark 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.2, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6)

• Collect, quantify, analyse and interpret archaeological and historical data. (Arch. Benchmark 3.7, 3.8, 3.9, 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6)

• Investigate problems based on a complex range of evidence. (Hist. Benchmark 12 v; Arch. Benchmark 4.16)

• Communicate ideas and arguments primarily in written form but also orally. (Hist. Benchmark 11, 34, Arch. Benchmark 4.11, 4.12)

• Use Information and Communications Technology. (Hist. Benchmark 13, 35 iii, 35 iv, Arch. Benchmark 4.13-14)

• Undertake independent research and writing. (Hist Benchmark 21, 33, Arch. Benchmark 4.16)

• Work with others and respect their different views. (Hist. Benchmark 14 iv, 35 i, Arch. Benchmark 4.17, 4.19)

Archaeology@Hull

• No Archaeology Department

• Two lecturers based in the Department of History

• One lecturer based in the Department of Geography

• Full-time daytime courses

• Part-time evening courses

• Over 100 students

Archaeology@Hull

• Full-time degrees – joint honours only

– History and Archaeology– Archaeology and Medieval History– Art History and Archaeology– Geography and Archaeology

• Part-time degrees

– History and Archaeology– Archaeology– Archaeology in Wath

Fieldwork requirements

• Full-time

– 3 weeks compulsory fieldwork at the end of first year

– Optional advanced field skills in summer between second and third year

• Part-time

– 6 days compulsory for Archaeology courses in year 5

Fieldwork opportunities

• All students offered free place on University Training excavation for compulsory elements

• Encouraged to attend for more

Brodsworth

• Joint project with Sheffield University

‘Internship scheme’

• Team leaders

Articulating skills

Hull PDP project – NOS links• Section C

• Recover data from the historic environment

• AC1 Research 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

• AC2 Conduct non-intrusive investigations

• AC2.1 Prepare for operations

• AC2.2 Observe and record measurements

• AC2.3 Analyse and present investigation data

NOS section Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Fieldwork opp Voluntary

Section C

Recover data from the historic environment

AC1 Research and analyse information to achieve objectives

AC1.1 Identify sources and availability of information

Theory, Method and practice

Research Design

AC1.2 Collect information to achieve research objectives

Fieldwork project Dissertation

AC1.3 Analyse research information Fieldwork Project Dissertation

AC1.4 Report results Fieldwork Project Dissertation

e-Portfolio – ‘My showcase’

• One of a number of pilot schemes running this semester at Hull

• A system developed with JISC funding for Engineering

• Added the Archaeology NOS

• Http://www.my-showcase.me

Wider agenda – employer engagement