Overview

This topic provides an introduction to professional archaeology in Australia for those students who are contemplating a career in this area. It aims to build a broader understanding of what it means to work as a professional archaeologist, regardless of sub-disciplinary focus, as well as the varied contexts in which … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Introduce key knowledge and skills required to successfully work as a professional archaeologist in Australia across a variety of disciplinary and stakeholder settings
  • Develop students' practical and conceptual skills in terms of planning and managing professional archaeology projects including developing quotes and tenders, resource management, occupational health and safety requirements and project reporting
  • Increase students' awareness of the statutory frameworks, industry standards and legal and ethical expectations of working as a professional archaeologist in Australia
  • Understand key principles in monitoring and assessing CHM projects in line with stated project objectives

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Evaluate the ethical issues facing professional archaeologists in Australia and the ethical guidelines that practitioners are expected to work within
2.
Determine key statutory and legal requirements relevant to working as professional archaeologist in Australia
3.
Justify a multifaceted cultural heritage management project in an Australian context
4.
Critique professional reports presenting the results of professional archaeological projects
5.
Appraise professional archaeology and the potentially negative results of poor practice for cultural heritage, communities and practitioners

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