Diploma in Indigenous Archaeology study involves breadth, depth and complexity covering Archaeological planning and initiation of various approaches to Indigenous archaeological skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, together with its evaluation and co-ordination in Cultural Heritage Management. Diploma holders will be capable of self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques. A diploma student will participate in the development of strategic initiatives and take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. Participation in teams both in routine work and undertaking planning and evaluation tasks is expected. Group or team coordination may be involved.

Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.

Graduates can be found working in a wide range of departments and services: within universities; in local, state and federal government and non-government agencies; and in private industry as heritage specialists.