28th May 2008, 12:16 AM
Quote:quote:Originally posted by trowelfodder
I think that one of the biggest issues in curent field archaeology is standards, and that licensing/chartered status seems the only way that any progress can be made in this area. The lack of inforcement of proffessional standards cannot be allowed to continue.
Im not convinced the IFA is the appropriate vehicle to do this however as I think that there is too much mistrust of the institute. It would be far better to set up a new, impartial body outside of the existing set-up and specifically designed to be fit for purpose.
Agreed - perhaps under the aegis of the only heritage organisation with statutory teeth, English Heritage?