Qualifications Scotland
Level 3
QN: 601/4925/5
Curriculum Active
Qualifications Scotland Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Archaeological Practice
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Qualifications Scotland. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 438 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Qualifications Scotland
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
438 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Apply preventative care procedures to items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to control the environment to preserve and protect items
- Be able to monitor and modify the environment and the condition of an item
- Know how to develop a frame
- work for the protection of an item
- Know how to apply methods for the protection of an item
2
Classify, compile and maintain data on the material remains of past communities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to classify and compile data on the material remains of past communities
- Be able to maintain data and records on the material remains of past communities
- Know how to agree methods for classifying and compiling data on the material remains of past communities
- Know how to maintain data and records on the material remains of past communities
3
Contribute to health and safety when conducting archaeological operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to operate safely in the workplace
- Be able to effectively respond to emergencies
- Be able to assist in ensuring the security of the workplace
- Know how to apply organisation procedures to ensure health and safety
- Know how to effectively respond to emergencies
- Know how to assist with the security of the workplace
4
Contribute to intrusive investigations in archaeological operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for investigation operations
- Be able to undertake intrusive investigations
- Be able to prepare records and schedules
- Know how to implement intrusive investigations
- Know the different techniques applicable to intrusive investigations
- Know how to prepare records of intrusive investigations
5
Contribute to non intrusive investigations in archaeological operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to prepare for investigation operations
- Be able to observe and record measurements when implementing non-intrusive investigations
- Be able to prepare records and schedules
- Know how to implement non-intrusive investigations
- Know the different techniques applicable to non-intrusive investigations
- Know how to prepare records of non-intrusive investigations
6
Develop your own resources and protect the interests of others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop their own knowledge and skills to improve performance
- Be able to manage their time and resources to meet objectives
- Be able to protect individual and community interests
7
Identify and control the environment for the safe storage of items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the appropriate environment in which to maintain and protect items
- Be able to control the environment to preserve and protect items
- Know about the different environments applicable to archaeological items
- Know how to monitor the suitability of the storage environment
8
Implement routine interventive conservation procedures
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply routine stabilisation techniques
- Be able to implement routine cleaning and repair techniques
- Know how to apply routine stabilisation techniques
- Know how to follow a conservation plan
- Know how to treat the deterioration of an item
- Know how to implement routine cleaning and repair
- Know how to evaluate the effectiveness of a treatment
9
Prepare the accommodation of items in archaeological operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the accommodation requirements of an item, Be able organise the preparation of facilities to accommodate items
- Know how to identify the accommodation requirements of archaeological items
- Know how to organise the preparation of facilities to accommodate archaeological items
10
Provide information on the material remains of past communities to others
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to interpret customers requests for information on the material remains of past communities
- Be able to access data sources and compile data on the material remains of past communities
- Be able to collate and present data to meet customers’ requirements
- Know how to interpret customers requests for information on the material remains of past communities
- Know how to access data sources and compile data on the material remains of past communities
- Know how to collate and present data to meet customers requirements
11
Research and analyse information to achieve objectives in archaeological operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the sources and availability of information
- Be able to collect information to achieve research objectives
- Be able to analyse research information
- Be able to report results
- Know how to apply procedures for the collection and presentation of information
12
Transfer items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the handling requirements of an item
- Be able to pack an item for transportation to a new location
- Be able to monitor the transportation of items
- Be able to monitor the installation of items within a new location
13
Understand how to develop your own resources and protect the interests of others in archaeological operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to make judgements about their own level of competence
- Know how to gain feedback from colleagues to support personal development
- Know the key competences needed by managers working in archaeological operations
- Know how personal development can contribute to the success of the organisation
14
Understand how to transfer archaeological items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to identify the handling requirements of an archaeological item
- Know how to pack an archaeological item for transportation to a new location
- Know how to monitor the transportation of items
- Know how to monitor the installation of items within a new location
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/4925/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Qualifications Scotland
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Nov 2014