Archaeological Field Assistant
Certificate in Archaeological Field Assistant
Digging for human stories
Handling history with care
British Columbia's rich history can be traced back 12,000 years through oral tradition and archaeological sites. Over 90% of the archaeology work done in British Columbia is completed by contract archaeologists in compliance with provincial heritage legislation. If you are interested in archaeology in BC or if you are an Indigenous member working with heritage in your communities, this intensive program will teach you respectful applied skills.
What you'll learn
In the Archaeology Field Assistant program you will learn a diverse set of skills, such as the use of appropriate technology to identify and efficiently record archaeological features and sites, use respectful practices, and follow Indigenous cultural protocols. You'll also be introduced to provincial heritage legislation and Indigenous perspectives of archaeology.
This program will prepare individuals for employment in the Cultural Resource Management industry as archaeological field assistants or for work in other resource inveotry jobs, and is meant to complement other credentials such as a Bachelor of Arts.
Related links
If you intend to pursue a career as an archaeologist, this month-long program will complement your studies at Camosun or any future bachelor or graduate degree in Anthropology.
- Arts & Science Programs & Subjects
- Anthropology subject page
- Associate of Arts Degree in General Arts
- Associate of Science Degree in General Science
- Diploma in Arts and Science Studies
- Diploma in Indigenous Studies
- University Transfer - Look at Anthropology electives
Archaeological Field Assistant
- Credential
- Certificate
- Length
- Four weekends and three evenings
- Work Experience
- Field trips and an applied field project
- Start
- May
- Campus
- Lansdowne and off-site
- School
- Arts & Science
