The third-year students of the Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Arts participated in a field training on January 2022 after a lapse of two years. Field training, which is an integral part of the honours degree programme could not be conducted due to the pandemic situation. The training held at the former colonial stronghold Fort Frederick, Trincomalee from 10 to 20 January 2022 was conducted by the Trincomalee Project of the Central Cultural Fund and was partially funded by the university. Nineteen students participated in the fieldwork training in which they were trained by professional archaeologists on surveying methods (including Total Station surveying), excavations, conservations, documenting monuments andartifacts with scaled drawings and procurement management/handling finances in archaeological projects. The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, the Head of the Department of Archaeology and the staff members visited the students during the training. The students who presented the progress and experiences to the Dean and the faculty members mentioned this was anexcellent opportunity for them to get hands on experience, which they never had before and essential to be good field archeologists. Furthermore, they have developed team work skills and enjoyed the programme to the fullest. As one of them mentioned, it was the second time she saw the sea and thus it was an unforgettable experience for them who were mostly limited to their homes during the pandemic.While Dr. Prabath Ekanayake, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts congratulated the students, Prof. Ananda Jayawickrama, the Head of the Department of Archaeology stressed the need of having more practical components in the degree programme to produce good filed archaeologists required for the state service in order to preserve the country's national heritage. The group of students thanked the University and Central Cultural Fund for funding, facilitating and conducting a fruitful programme. A short video produced by the students has been uploaded to the university website which share their experience at Fort Frederick with other students, academics and wider community.