Handbook

This subject provides a practical and real-world approach to doing archaeology in an Australian context. It includes instruction on the steps required to gain permission from private, government and indigenous stakeholders to conduct investigations into Aboriginal cultural heritage in NSW. It provides practical experience in the use and application of a range of fundamental field, spatial and computational techniques to survey, record and interpret Aboriginal objects and the landscapes in which they are found. The subject also provides insights into the practicalities of compiling an Australian Heritage Impact Plan (AHIP) and the reporting of findings to relevant stakeholders. This subject is taught in weekly 3-hour workshops and four day excursions/fieldwork.