27th November 2006, 11:45 PM
Dear General,
Hmmmm, I think it is inherent in the IFA's system that you do not have to be a MIFA to perform 'MIFA level' roles; after all to become a MIFA in the first place you must prove that you have worked at a 'MIFA level' for at least three years.
So even if everyone joined the IFA, it is inevitable that you will see non-MIFAs out there checking reports and running/managing projects and doing other MIFA type things. And rightly so, as holding a corporate grade in the IFA is meant to demonstrate a proven track record at a certain level of responsibility and not future potential or simple length of service...or for that matter be an absolute measure of someone's worth as an archaeologist. Therefore being an AIFA should not hold you back as it should not be read as denoting a limitation of ability on the holder's part (at least I hope not being an AIFA myself!!
); but it does demonstrate that your writing and track record has been peer reviewed and that you have committed yourself to upholding the standards put forth by the IFA. Also, I would be surprised if any curators would hold being an AIFA as opposed to a MIFA against you as long as your work is up to scratch.
And in any case you may be very close to the level of relevant experience required and may be able to successfully re-apply for MIFA quite soon. And remember that if you disagree with the validation committee's decision you can always appeal.....
don't panic!
Hmmmm, I think it is inherent in the IFA's system that you do not have to be a MIFA to perform 'MIFA level' roles; after all to become a MIFA in the first place you must prove that you have worked at a 'MIFA level' for at least three years.
So even if everyone joined the IFA, it is inevitable that you will see non-MIFAs out there checking reports and running/managing projects and doing other MIFA type things. And rightly so, as holding a corporate grade in the IFA is meant to demonstrate a proven track record at a certain level of responsibility and not future potential or simple length of service...or for that matter be an absolute measure of someone's worth as an archaeologist. Therefore being an AIFA should not hold you back as it should not be read as denoting a limitation of ability on the holder's part (at least I hope not being an AIFA myself!!
); but it does demonstrate that your writing and track record has been peer reviewed and that you have committed yourself to upholding the standards put forth by the IFA. Also, I would be surprised if any curators would hold being an AIFA as opposed to a MIFA against you as long as your work is up to scratch.And in any case you may be very close to the level of relevant experience required and may be able to successfully re-apply for MIFA quite soon. And remember that if you disagree with the validation committee's decision you can always appeal.....
don't panic!