18th April 2013, 08:19 PM
I suppose my problem is that apart from keeping a CPD log and upto date CV ( which lets be honest could be works of complete and utter fiction). I have nothing that confirms the skills and experience that I know I have. A lot of my spare time has been spent gaining skills that do not show up except in the kinds of projects people take me on for (employment record). Not having a set of formal qualifications actually undermines my own confidence in my abilities.
A skills passport is great for those starting out but Kevin is right there is going to have to be a high level of self certification for those of us who have already acquired the skills.
I want a proper profession with professional standards and qualifications in key areas of expertise with training providers who are skilled in exactly that, providing training. Too much archaeological training is done on site by someone who has learnt bad habits and isn't too hot on communicating.
A skills passport is great for those starting out but Kevin is right there is going to have to be a high level of self certification for those of us who have already acquired the skills.
I want a proper profession with professional standards and qualifications in key areas of expertise with training providers who are skilled in exactly that, providing training. Too much archaeological training is done on site by someone who has learnt bad habits and isn't too hot on communicating.