In this course students will identify the research skills they require for their project and undertake specific training. Key elements of this training will be defined in discussions with their supervisor. A dedicated program of research training will then be defined, tailored to their needs. The specific program will differ for each candidate but will involve expert instruction in core skills.

However all candidates are required to undertake research integrity and ethics training. All candidates will attend the Research Integrity Training workshop and, where relevant, the Human or Animal Ethics Training (ARIES) workshop, and completion of these workshops forms part of the course requirements.  

In addition students will take a companioncourse (to the value of 6 units or equivalent). This companion course will be one of the following:

• fieldwork/practical component of ARCH8032
• the courses run as Master Classes ARCH8037 (e.g. Peter Hiscock's Lithics Analysis in Feb/March 2011), which are intensive short courses built within a session
• Internship in Archaeological Science (ARCH8036)
• Reading course ARCH8038

Key outcomes:

• successful completion of required training in Research Integrity and relevant Ethics application processes

• identification of skills needs and development of a training plan to meet these needs.

• identification of the appropriate companion course to enhance research training.

Assessment will vary according to the nature of the coursework undertaken. It will typically involve written work 6,000 words in length.

All students must attend Research Integrity Training and, where relevant, Human or Animal Ethics Training (ARIES). Where relevant, students will be required to prepare and submit an ethics application.

Workload patterns will vary according to individual skills requirements, but workload will average 10 hours per week. All students are required to attend Research Integrity Training and, where relevant, Human or Animal Ethics Training. Where appropriate candidates may participate in other training programs such as the Statistical Consulting Unit's courses in applied statistics.

Students must be enrolled in the PhD or MPhil program in Archaeology or Bioanthropology (including Forensic Anthropology).

Students will be required to discuss their skills needs with their supervisor to develop the most appropriate program. This recognises the varied academic and professional backgrounds of commencing HDR students.

Depending on the coursework option chosen, students may access readings and other resources via course Wattle sites.