4th November 2010, 04:25 PM
Hi all,
this sounds like a familiar problem, i refer you to the "new Credentials" post on the fieldwork group.... http://www.bajrfed.co.uk/group.php?do=di...id=5&pp=10
Where we did discuss this particular problem.
And again i've got to stress on here, that although universities do not prepare you for fieldwork, those students who want to go into fieldwork have more then enough ability to go find the relevant experience themselves, although universities don't tend to be very supportive.
As a year 3, i now have well over a few years field experience on volunteer sites, and even 2 and bit months commercial experience. The sites are out there, but you have to go find them. As for the driving license and CSCS card, students should really be researching these things before leaving uni! To many times have i had to train students who are the year above me field techniques, your not alone, this Really needs to be addressed!
Ginger
this sounds like a familiar problem, i refer you to the "new Credentials" post on the fieldwork group.... http://www.bajrfed.co.uk/group.php?do=di...id=5&pp=10
Where we did discuss this particular problem.
And again i've got to stress on here, that although universities do not prepare you for fieldwork, those students who want to go into fieldwork have more then enough ability to go find the relevant experience themselves, although universities don't tend to be very supportive.
As a year 3, i now have well over a few years field experience on volunteer sites, and even 2 and bit months commercial experience. The sites are out there, but you have to go find them. As for the driving license and CSCS card, students should really be researching these things before leaving uni! To many times have i had to train students who are the year above me field techniques, your not alone, this Really needs to be addressed!
Ginger