This document discusses students' perceptions of the skills developed through fieldwork experiences. It finds that students identified both technical skills specific to their discipline as well as transferable skills. Students recognized more technical skills from staff-led fieldwork where specific techniques were taught, while student-directed fieldwork led to the development of more transferable skills through independent work. Most students felt the skills learnt, such as data collection, teamwork and project planning, would be useful for future projects and careers. The document recommends including a mix of staff-led and student-directed activities in fieldwork designs and inviting student reflection to help them recognize the full range of skills gained.