Here are some useful links and resources to help you get started in archaeology as a career. If you need any help or advice please get in touch at admin [at] archaeologists.net
Membership and professional accreditation
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Student/Affiliate membership of CIfA - joining the Institute is a good way to find out about more and keep up to date with training and networking opportunities
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Professional pathways - provides structured resources to support Student and Affiliate members to upgrade and new applicants to apply to Practitioner (PCIfA).
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Becoming a professional - information about professional archaeologists
Qualifications and training
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Training opportunities - You can access information about CIfA training and events
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NVQ in Archaeological Practice - available through CIfA to anyone paid or voluntary in archaeology who can submit appropriate evidence. This demonstrates skills, competencies and experience which helps with applying for jobs and gives CIfA accreditation at Practitioner (PCIfA).
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Accredited Degrees - based in the UK, offered jointly by the CIfA and the University Archaeology UK group (UAUK).
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Apprenticeships - Historic England has been working with CIfA and employers across the sector in the development of apprenticeships for those working in Historic Environment occupations. Click here to find out more or email HeritageApprenticeships [at] HistoricEngland.org.uk for further information
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Employer training schemes - many archaeology companies and organisations offer training and some of these are CIfA Approved. These include:
Allen Archaeology Ltd
Archaeological Research Services
Archaeology Wales
Archaeology Warwickshire
Canterbury Archaeological Trust
Cotswold Archaeology
GUARD Archaeology
Headland Archaeology
John Moore Heritage Services
MOLA
Pre-Construct Archaeology
Oxford Archaeology
Red River Archaeology
Rubicon Heritage
University of Leicester Archaeological Services
Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Services -
'Trainees and training programmes - what you should expect' - CIfA's Diggers' Forum have written this guide to assist trainees.
Resources and support
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Writing a CV - guide to help you get the most out of your CV
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Jobs Information and Training Service (JIST) free to CIfA members - keep up to date with jobs and training opportunities.
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British Archaeological Jobs and Resource (BAJR) is another jobs resource and forum. Their Skills Passport can be used to build up a record of competence in archaeological skills.
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Archaeology labour market intelligence. Understanding the sector.
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Careers in aerial archaeology - poster reproduced with permission of Air Photo Services
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Careers in Archaeological illustration and survey - a link to advice from CIfA Graphics Archaeology group
