ENGLISH HERITAGE PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENTS IN CONSERVATION (EPPIC)

EPPIC placements are an English Heritage, IfA and IHBC initiative for historic environment practictioners. EPPIC placements have been running since 2003, and are designed to provide work-based learning opportunities in specialisms related to the historic environment. Placements are provided and supervised by English Heritage and administered by the IfA in partnership with IHBC. The placements are designed for those with some experience of historic environment practice, but who have not yet had the opportunity to develop more specialist skills and competencies, and may contribute towards an appropriate vocational qualification.

EPPIC 2007/8:

Six placement holders took on the EPPIC challenge across the UK.

Architectural Investigation, based in Cambridge Case Study 1 Architectural Investigation, based in Swindon Case Study 2 Aerial Survey and Investigation, based in York (funded by HLF) Case Study 3 Archaeological Investigation, based in Cambridge Case Study 4 Archaeological Investigation, based in York Case Study 5 Architectural Graphics, based in London Case Study 6

EPPIC placements running in 2008/9

The following placements have now been completed

Archaeological Investigation x 1, based in York Aerial Survey and Investigation x 1 based in York or Swindon (funded by HLF) Human Osteoarchaeology and Stratigraphic Analysis x 1 based at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth Architectural Investigation x 2, based in York and London Survey of London Architectural Historian x 1, based in London Coastal and Marine Archaeological Investigation x 1, based in Salisbury

EPPIC placements running in 2009/10

The following placements are now filled

Archaeological Survey & Investigation x 1, based in Swindon Aerial Survey & Investigation x 2 based in York and Swindon (1 placement in each location) Archaeological Science - palaeobotany x 1 based at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth Archaeological Science – technology x 1 based at Fort Cumberland, Portsmouth Architectural Survey & Investigation x 1 based in Cambridge Survey of London Architectural Graphics x 1, based in London Coastal and Marine Archaeological Investigation x 1, based at Wessex Archaeology in Salisbury Marine Geophysical Survey x 1, based at Wessex Archaeology in Salisbury

How can I find out more information?

All the above were advertised on the IfA website, in JIS, on BAJR, on the Portable Antiquities Scheme website, on the Vernacular Architecture Group's website, in Britarch, and on the Guardian and Building Design websites.

Can I apply?

• Ideally you should have a relevant degree (or equivalent experience) with 6-18 months post-graduate work experience in UK historic environment practice.
• You may have a post-graduate qualification or comparable practical experience in a heritage discipline.
• You may be looking for an opportunity to diversify into a new branch of the subject or to enhance skills you have already gained.
• Applications will be welcomed from all social groups, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability status, sexuality or religious belief.

How can I improve my chances of being considered for a placement?

EPPIC placements are extremely popular. Applicants should read the person specification carefully and try to address each point giving examples wherever possible. Enthusiasm is very important - don't forget to tell us why you want to do an EPPIC placement!

Who can I contact for more information?

kate.geary@archaeologists.net