TASTER DETAILS

Please note: there will be discounts of 10% on course fees for former trainees undertaking a longer course, and for Friends of YAT.

Taster courses are designed to provide trainees with an awareness of what is involved in working on a modern excavation. They are a hands-on introduction to digging and finds work. All tasters include tickets to JORVIK and the Archaeological Resource Centre.

1 day taster
The basics of digging and finds work.
Activities: An introduction and site tour to start the day. Then quickly on to excavation (generally trowelling and sieving). Finally, washing and studying the finds made during the day.
Days available: every day.
Cost….£55

2 day taster
A more in-depth introduction to digging and finds work.
Activities: An introduction and site tour to begin with. Then on to excavation (trowelling, mattocking and sieving); there may also be time to have a go at site recording (drawing plans and using a level). Finds washing and study will take place at the end of both days.
Courses available: any two consecutive days.
Cost…£99

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