Appendix 3 - Occupational Standards for Archaeological Practice: 'Module C'

C - Recover data from the historic environment
e.g. Unit AC1 Standard AC1.1, AC1.2 etc.

• AC1 - Research and analyse information to achieve objectives [imported Cultural Heritage Unit A2]
• AC1.1 - Identify sources and availability of information
• AC1.2 - Collect information to achieve research objectives
• AC1.3 - Analyse research information
• AC1.4 - Report results



• AC2 -Conduct non-intrusive investigations
• AC2.1 - Prepare for operations
• AC2.2 - Observe and record measurements
• AC2.3 - Analyse and present investigation data



• AC3 - Contribute to non-intrusive investigations
• AC3.1 - Prepare for operations
• AC3.2 - Observe and record measurements
• AC3.3 - Prepare records and schedules



• AC4 - Conduct intrusive investigations
• AC4.1 - Prepare for operations
• AC4.2 - Undertake intrusive investigations
• AC4.3 - Assess and present investigation data



• AC5 - Contribute to intrusive investigations
• AC5.1 - Prepare for operations
• AC5.2 - Undertake intrusive investigations
• AC5.3 - Prepare records and schedules



• AC6 - Store items
• AC6.1 - Identify the appropriate environment in which to maintain and protect items
• AC6.2 - Control the environment to preserve and protect items



• AC7 - Organise the transfer of items [imported Cultural Heritage Unit D3/4]
• AC7.1 - Identify the handling requirements of an item
• AC7.2 - Pack an item for transportation to a new location
• AC7.3 - Monitor the transportation of items
• AC7.4 - Monitor the installation of items within a new location

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