18th January 2012, 09:47 AM
Having read the information on the links provided by BAJR it is clear that this sets out to set standards for archaeological advisors within the Historic environment services sector, especially local government but in 1.1 of the paragraph on the scope of the draft guidance it explicity says that the guidance does not apply to "conservation officers and consultants" Why? I know of areas where with local government cut backs Conservation Officers are providing advice and where archaeological and other consultancies are seriously looking at providing HER and advisory services.