Professional Archaeological Field Methods Course

In order to work professionally in archaeology, it is essential that you have a grounding in practical, field method skills.

This course is designed to provide you with a practical introduction to archaeological field methods, fundamental to professional practice, accompanied by important online classroom modules, over a total period of 4 weeks.

This course focuses on site survey, site recording and mapping, and techniques of excavation of archaeological sites. You will gain this experience in a genuine archaeological research context, at the Eagles Nest Depression Era camp in Redwood Park, Toowoomba.

The course will include use of the Australian Archaeology Skills Passport as a key element to your professional development and to enhance your employment potential

University of Southern Queensland Archaeology student, Victoria Wood, assisting with the excavation
of Eagles Nest Camp at Redwood Park.

Registration

The Professional Archaeological Field Methods Course will take place over a four-week period, with online classroom content from Monday, 29 June 2026 to Friday, 17 July 2026 and on-site field work from Monday, 20 July 2026 to Friday, 24 July 2026 at Eagles Nest Depression Camp, Redwood Park, Toowoomba

Please advise below if you would like to attend.

Attending

AMOUNT

2,000.00

TOTAL

Summary

Data Processing Consent

The University of Southern Queensland (we, our, us, UniSQ) is collecting your personal information (including your name, email address contact information and dietary and accessibility requirements) as provided on this form for the purpose of facilitating your registration in the subject course. We are required to collect and hold this information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If you do not provide your personal information, you may not be able to participate in the course. Your personal information will be accessible by UniSQ Brisbane staff, and the third party provider EventsAir, which is the program through which your registration will be processed. Your information will otherwise not be disclosed to a third party without your consent unless we are required to do so by law. We otherwise use, disclose and handle your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the Information Privacy Act 2009 (QLD).

It is recommended that you read the Privacy Statement outlined on the Data Processing Consent Page in order to agree below with informed consent.

Terms and Conditions

Agree

You need to enable JavaScript to access this site.

Follow these instructions on how to enable JavaScript.

Internet Explorer

Select Tools from the top menu
Choose Internet Options
Click on the Security tab
Click on Custom Level
Scroll down until you see the section labelled Scripting
Under Active Scripting, select Enable and click OK

Google Chrome

Select the menu icon on the browser toolbar
Select Settings
Click the Show advanced settings... link then Content Settings in the Privacy section
Select Allow all sites to run JavaScript (recommended) and click Done

Safari (Mac)

Select Safari from the top menu
Choose Preferences
Choose Security
Select the checkbox next to Enable JavaScript

Professional Archaeological Field Methods Course

Contact Details

Registration

Emergency Contact Details

Medical Conditions

Dietary Requirements

Summary

Data Processing Consent

Terms and Conditions

Payment

Thank You

Professional Archaeological Field Methods Course

Professional Archaeological Field Methods Course

Contact Details

Registration

Emergency Contact Details

Medical Conditions

Dietary Requirements

Summary

Data Processing Consent

Terms and Conditions

Payment

Thank You

Your Browser Settings have Cookies Disabled