26th May 2010, 09:22 AM
Quote:LEASE say nicely and don't flame like usual. And please don't go off topic about how rubbish the IFA areGood sentiment!
And quite a stunning piece of information, that has massive implications for us all... well at least those that may want work on EH sites. We may need to clarify with EH who exactly this will be required of, as the NVQ route is... er... cough... tricky... at the moment.
I note here ( http://www.nhtg.org.uk/employers/qualify...itage.aspx : NAtional Heritage training Group ) that
Quote:Having a qualified and carded workforce is more important than ever. English Heritage has endorsed the Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3 and CSCS Heritage Skills Card. They are demanding that all craftspeople undertaking conservation, repair, maintenance and restoration on their 400+ properties and sites will be working towards the CSCS Heritage Skills Card by 2010. It is expected that other heritage bodies and organisations with responsibility for pre-1919 building stock will follow suit.So am unsure whether this is across the board and only management or grades such as surveyor, buildings archaeologists etc (which of course does affect many of us)
CSCS is working with the NHTG on the validation process and endorsement will be granted by three possible routes:
- Managed Industry Accreditation: Practitioners supply evidence of their relevant work experience supported by their employer’s endorsement that they continue to carry out this kind of work to a high standard. It is envisaged that this route will be available until September 2010.
- Approved Apprenticeship and Conservation Qualification: Demonstrating achievement of a recognised craft qualification and a recognised conservation qualification.
- Heritage Skills NVQ: Achievement of the Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3
I could only find this in archaeology
http://www.cscs.uk.com/RunScript.asp?sea...\Pg131.asp
The Archaeological Technician as you rightly say
So this does come down to specific jobs.