UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH MODULE RECORD

MODULE CODE: FDAP107

CREDITS: 20

LEVEL: 1

MODULE TITLE: WORK BASED LEARNING

PRE-REQUISITE(S): None

CO-REQUISITE(S): None

COMPENSATABLE WITHIN THIS PROGRAMME:     Yes

SHORT MODULE DESCRIPTOR

The aim of this module is to develop students’ practical insight into the world of work as an archaeologist. It will enable them to critically examine the working environment and practice as an archaeologist including the identification of key attributes and skills for archaeological professions and provide the opportunity to gain experience and demonstrate those skills.

ELEMENTS OF ASSESSMENT: (C1) COURSEWORK   100%

 

Give Subject Assessment Panel Group to which module should be linked

 

Minimum pass mark for professional body accreditation

MODULE AIMS:

To enable students to:

·        experience issues relating to archaeological excavation

·        experience real working environments

·        acquire work-based knowledge and to develop their transferable and employability skills

·        acquire a professional business attitude; 

·        develop career choices.

 

ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES: 

At the end of this module the learner will be expected to be able to:

  1. Describe the aims, attitudes, practices, procedures and operational effectiveness of Archaeological Practice.
  2. Describe the key attributes and skills required to operate as an archaeologist.
  3. Demonstrate a basic level of competence related to attributes and skills defined in the National Occupational Standards (NOS) in Archaeological Practice.
  4. Demonstrate a capacity for reflective practice and manage own personal development as an archaeologist.

INDICATIVE SYLLABUS CONTENT:

  • Overview of factors associated with aims, attitudes, practices, procedures and operational effectiveness of organisations in the field of archaeology.
  • Undertaking consultancy based work experience.
  • Methods of identifying key attributes and skills required for specific professions – job descriptions, personnel specifications, appraisal procedures, observation, interviews and review of relevant publications.
  • Identification and development of own personal skills; reflective practice.

APPROVAL:  DATE OF APPROVAL: 1/4//06  DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION: 1/9/06 

DATE(S) OF APPROVED CHANGE: 23/05/07

FACULTY:

University of Plymouth Colleges

SCHOOL:

PARTNER INSTITUTION:

City College Plymouth

 

  MODULE LEADER: Win Scutt

Term All Year

       

 

 

 

Assessment Criteria (Threshold Level) :

The student should be able to:

1.      Produce evidence that shows application and reflection on the aims, attitudes, practices and procedures required as an archaeologist.

2.      Describe the key attributes and skills required to operate as an archaeologist.

3.      Show evidence that demonstrates a basic level of competence related to identified attributes and skills in the Qualification in Archaeological Practice  (Intrusive Investigation)

4.      Reflect on your practice in the context of your chosen career

 

 

Assessment Mode:

Coursework: 100%

 

 

Schedule of Teaching and Learning:

The module is delivered by means of simulation, consultancy, seminars, and employer talks. Students will work on one or more archaeological excavations approved by the College.

 

 

Recommended Texts and Sources

 

The recommended texts for the course are:

 

Barker, P.A. (1993) Techniques of Archaeological Excavation 3rd ed. London: Routledge.)

Collis, J. (2002) Digging up the Past  Stroud: Sutton

Dorrell, P.G. (1994) Photography in Archaeology and Conservation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Drewett, P.L. (1999) Field Archaeology: an introduction. London: Routledge

Institute of Field Archaeologists (2001) Standard and guidance for archaeological excavation, revised edition September 2001

Institute of Field Archaeologists (2001) Standard and guidance for archaeological watching brief, revised edition September 2001

Joukowsky, M. (1980) A Complete Manual of Field Archaeology. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.  

Roskams, S. (2001) Excavation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

SCAUM (1997) Health and Safety in Field Archaeology Standing Conference of Archaeological Unit Managers

Schon D (1995) The Reflective Practitioner. Chichester: Jossey Bass

Spence, C. (ed.) 1994. Archaeological Site Manual .3rd ed. Museum of London Archaeology Service (MoLAS). Also available free online.

 

Online

ACOA The Association of County Archaeological Officers (1993) Model Briefs and Specifications for Archaeological Assessments and Field Evaluations Out of print. Available as a .pdf file (107KB) at http://www.algao.org.uk

DoE (1990) Planning and Policy Guidance Note 16 Available as a .pdf file at http://www.culture.gov.uk

English Heritage (1991) Management of Archaeological Projects (MAP2)

 

 

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