17th August 2010, 01:40 PM
(This post was last modified: 17th August 2010, 01:46 PM by ex-archaeologist.)
I agree, I think this thread has veered off topic. It should be about chartered status for the IFA and the future development of the profession. As some commentators have said archaeology is still a young profession, antiquarians and academics aside, it started in the 1970's, but didn't kick off until PPG16. Whatever the outcome a decision by the IFA to seek chartered stutus will place archaeology at a crossroads and shape the future course of the profession.
I only put the the reference to other professions regulating qualifications in as a last minute edit as I didn't want people thinking that I was suggesting that people could walk in off the street and charter as a forester or PR bod after two years. It was never meant to be the main thrust of my argument.
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I only put the the reference to other professions regulating qualifications in as a last minute edit as I didn't want people thinking that I was suggesting that people could walk in off the street and charter as a forester or PR bod after two years. It was never meant to be the main thrust of my argument.
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