Archaeological specialist
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Level 7 -
Planning, undertaking and leading archaeological research and investigation.
Reference: OCC0769
Status:
SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 2115/02 Archaeologists
- 2129/09 Materials scientists
Technical Education Products
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Historic England, Museum of London Archaeology, Oxford Archaeology, Cotswold Archaeology, Wessex Archaeology, Arup, Albion Archaeology, Archaeology Warwickshire, Centre for Applied Archaeology University of Salford, University of Newcastle, UCL, Historic England, ASWYAS, Historic England/ NHSM, Allen Archaeology
Summary
This occupation is found in the Cultural Heritage, Historic Environment and Education sectors.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to plan, undertake and lead Archaeological Research and Investigation, which may comprise surveys, excavation, post-excavation analysis and scientific analysis of archaeological materials and data. Archaeological Specialists have specialised knowledge of one or more aspects of archaeological investigation and analysis. They are responsible for the processing, reporting and preparation for long-term deposition of archaeological data and materials.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation interacts with organisations of all sizes in the public, private and third sectors. Typically, they interact with colleagues, external stakeholders and members of the public. Archaeological Specialists work on site (outside, all weathers), in an office or in a laboratory, including operating technical equipment and carrying out physical tasks.
An employee in this occupation will be responsible for leading and undertaking Archaeological Research and Investigation, with a high level of responsibility for the delivery and quality of their own work and that of others. They are responsible for providing a specialist resource to colleagues. The size of the employer will impact the team the Archaeological Specialist is responsible for, or interacts with, but typically they will train and supervise less skilled personnel, and be responsible for the delivery of programmes and projects of all sizes and complexities, as well as communicating the results of the work internally and externally.
Employers involved in creating the standard:
Historic England, Museum of London Archaeology, Oxford Archaeology, Cotswold Archaeology, Wessex Archaeology, Arup, Albion Archaeology, Archaeology Warwickshire, Centre for Applied Archaeology University of Salford, University of Newcastle, UCL, Historic England, ASWYAS, Historic England/ NHSM, Allen Archaeology
Typical job titles include:
Keywords:
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
Duties
Duty D1
Plan, lead and conduct archaeological research and investigation programmes and tasks of all complexities and sizes, including creating Written Schemes of Investigation/ Research Designs for archaeological projects, and accessing and applying knowledge of primary and secondary data relevant to the project. Archaeological research and investigation may comprise surveys, excavation, post-excavation analysis and scientific analysis of archaeological materials and data, including electronic and spatial (such as GIS) data.
Duty D2
Make independent and authoritative identifications of archaeological materials or data in a specialist area, by applying advanced knowledge and understanding.
Duty D3
Provide specialist advice and resources to colleagues and external stakeholders, using specialist knowledge to address problems and plan tasks of all sizes and complexities.
Duty D4
Apply current academic research, theoretical knowledge and research agendas to the relevant archaeological specialism, in order to solve problems, initiate change and develop archaeological research frameworks and agendas.
Duty D5
Apply advanced practical skills and/or technical knowledge to a specialist archaeological area.
Duty D6
Collect and record archaeological materials/ data, including electronic and spatial data, to high standards.
Duty D7
Analyse archaeological materials/ data and synthesise and critically assess the results, evaluating their significance to sectoral knowledge.
Duty D8
Process, store and prepare archaeological materials/ data for long-term deposition.
Duty D9
Plan, produce, and supervise the production of, reports and publications to high standards.
Duty D10
Communicate results of research and investigation to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Duty D11
Be responsible for quality assurance for archaeological investigation and research projects of all sizes and complexities.
Duty D12
Be compliant, and where necessary responsible for, health and safety for archaeological research and investigation programmes, including where specialist knowledge is required.
Duty D13
Supervise and train others in archaeological research and investigation.
Duty D14
Maintain their own, and others, compliance with legislation and codes of practice relevant to the archaeological specialism.
Duty D15
Contribute to and initiate advances in Historic Environment body of knowledge and practice, including participation in specialist networks and peer groups.
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