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Training & Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

    Home Training & Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

    Background

    The Professional Development Cell (PDC) was established, primarily by Caroline Phillips and Amanda Young, c.2005 to address a significant gap in the provision of continuing training for New Zealand Archaeologists. They ran the PDC for 10 years, offering 2-3 courses per year on a range of topics, including: midden analysis, human remains, artefact analysis, identifying garden soils, the use of survey equipment, and C14 dating. The membership of the PDC organising group remained relatively stable for many years, with Caroline Phillips continuing to be the driving force. Although not a formal part of NZAA, the PDC reported at the AGM on an annual basis as to what had occurred in the previous year. At the 2015 Conference it was announced that the PDC was being wound up – the principals felt that they run their course and it was now time for others to meet the need.

    This has created an opportunity for the NZAA to take up the challenge to provide a training/CPD programme for its members – whether professionals or interested amateurs.

    The new NZAA CPD structure – current ideas

    We are currently in the progress of developing a new programme of training events across the country. Some of the ideas for a new structure and topics are outlined below.

    • Intensive half-day and one day themed sessions and perhaps an annual one-and-a-half day weekend that covered several themes.
    • Some half-day sessions repeated across the two islands in the main/regional centres so easier/greater access for all.
    • NZAA conference: perhaps include a half-day CPD session on a current theme/issue or even several run simultaneously, as has been undertaken on previous occasions by the PDC.
    • Sessions need to be focused, punchy, current and best practice-centred, and relevant to NZAA members and other interested people/professionals.

    Watch this space

    So watch this page for the first of our training/CPD events – they will be coming your way soon!

    In the meantime, your suggestions are really welcome for this new NZAA activity and we would love to hear from you with ideas for workshops, venues and if you’d be willing to present or organise a workshop or CPD session in your region – cheers!

    Contact us with your suggestions >

    Proposed CPD Themes

    • Writing Archaeological Assessment of Effects reports and making Authority applications under the (new) HNZPT Act 2014
    • Buildings Archaeology – best practices and HNZPT 2014 issues
    • Planning & heritage
    • Conservation plans for Archaeologists
    • Guide to archaeological practice for young/entry Archaeologists
    • Health & Safety for Archaeological projects: your responsibilities & best practice
    • Archaeological science short topics: wood; paper; textiles; leather; etc.; guidance on practical conservation techniques on site
    • Archaeology & public engagement
    • From the ground to the case: archaeology and museum conservation / presentation
    • Technology for Archaeologists
    • Insurance for Archaeologists
    • Refreshed/popular courses: midden analysis, C14 dating and the preparation of samples
    • Budgeting and project management for Archaeologists
    • Tikanga and marae training

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