6th November 2009, 07:55 PM
CAn't se an IfA kicking here... more like premonition defensiveness 
but seriously The Pifa level responsibilities - could someone explain how this is defined for a fieldworker.. I can't find anything.
I have G1 which is quite clear about being a training position...
So we continue to return to what exactly is a PiFa field worker expected to be or do?
I would (and did when I was in it) suggest that the IfA would be better with a Member grade - full stop.
You either are or are not.
The 3 grades fit clumsily with the shades of employment - and can't hope to recognise the variations.
Even with my 11 grades, it still could do with more. (a thanks to Headland for giving me the crossover grades... brilliant idea )
Bash the IfA if you wish or leap to pre-emptive defence... I would prefer dialogue and discussion... and am grateful for the past few chats I have had with them. Always very good, if frustrating (which is my personal opinion) I am aware that several IfA members have emailed about this - perhaps a clarification from IfA would help, about how PiFa is defined and how adverts are vetted.
but seriously The Pifa level responsibilities - could someone explain how this is defined for a fieldworker.. I can't find anything.
I have G1 which is quite clear about being a training position...
BAJR Guide Wrote:No previous experience required, you will be supervised and trained though you will be
expected to carry out tasks under supervision.
Suitable for students ? it is expected that after a suitable period of training the individual will progress to the relevant full position.
Professional knowledge
Basic
Decision making and influence
None
Freedom to act
None ? Full Guidance
Communication
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to learn
Qualifications
None required
Previous experience
Minimal or no relevant experience.
So we continue to return to what exactly is a PiFa field worker expected to be or do?
I would (and did when I was in it) suggest that the IfA would be better with a Member grade - full stop.
You either are or are not.
The 3 grades fit clumsily with the shades of employment - and can't hope to recognise the variations.
Even with my 11 grades, it still could do with more. (a thanks to Headland for giving me the crossover grades... brilliant idea )
Bash the IfA if you wish or leap to pre-emptive defence... I would prefer dialogue and discussion... and am grateful for the past few chats I have had with them. Always very good, if frustrating (which is my personal opinion) I am aware that several IfA members have emailed about this - perhaps a clarification from IfA would help, about how PiFa is defined and how adverts are vetted.
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Thomas Rainborough 1647