15th July 2007, 06:34 PM
My opinion is do it, if you can afford it, as it benchmarks what you can do in archaeology and demonstrates your experience and commitment to employers and clients alike. In the absence of a system whereby to be an 'archaeologist' is open to those after a structured training programme it's the best indicator we currently have. It is also always better to be informed and membership is a good way to keeping up to date in the commercial/professional sector.