Excavation Survey Assistant
はっくつちょうさほじょいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Assists with excavation, handling of artifacts, and recording at archaeological excavation sites.
Description
Excavation survey assistants work under the instructions of archaeologists or cultural property investigators, performing on-site excavation tasks, cleaning artifacts, labeling, photography, and operation of surveying equipment. They learn about soil layers and artifact handling methods while creating site records, organizing and managing samples, and transporting materials. The job features long hours of outdoor work and travel. Basic archaeological knowledge, physical stamina, and teamwork skills are required.
Future Outlook
While opportunities for excavation surveys will be maintained due to demand for cultural property protection and regional revitalization, tasks centered on manual labor are expected to change with the introduction of digital technologies such as 3D scanning and remote sensing.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Does not mind outdoor work / Meticulous / Patient
Work Style
Long-term Business Trips / Outdoor Work / Project Employment / Team Work
Career Path
Excavation Survey Assistant → Chief Assistant → Archaeological Researcher → Curator
Required Skills
Artifact Cleaning and Sorting / Excavation Survey / Measurement Equipment Operation / Stratum Identification
Recommended Skills
Curator Qualification / GIS Software Operation / Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License / Photography Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Requires flexibility to cope with weather changes and varying site conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires accuracy to not miss minute artifacts or layer boundaries. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Essential physical stamina to sustain heavy outdoor labor and long hours. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate as a team to progress work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | More routine tasks than creative thinking based on specialized knowledge. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Focuses more on fieldwork than advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Curator
Related Jobs
- Archaeologist
- Cultural Property Conservation and Restoration Technician
- Cultural Property Investigator