Who can apply?

The Institut national de recherches archéologiques (INRA) organises basic training courses for detectorists.

If you would like to take part in the basic training course, which is compulsory in order to apply for a ministerial authorisation to use metal detectors and other electronic and magnetic detection equipment to search for elements of the archaeological heritage, please send the completed form (in French) to prospection@inra.etat.lu .

Basic training courses are organised at least once a year by INRA. Its purpose is to introduce all interested parties to the methods of prospecting, documenting, and conserving archaeological heritage, as well as to the legislation applicable to the use of metal detectors and other electronic and magnetic detection equipment in the search for elements of archaeological heritage.

The training consists of a theoretical and a practical part. The total duration of the course is eight hours.

For detailed information on the content of the training course, please consult the Grand Ducal regulation of 21 June 2023.

Participants who have completed the entire basic training course will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course.