22nd October 2008, 03:20 PM
I would agree with much (or even all!) of what gorilla proposes, although not all of the comments.... [8D] Although there is one point I would make. My only concern about chartered status (I'm 99% for it!)is what people call themselves before. I agree that a degree is not enough, and that experience is another route in, but how do we address the issue that rears its head all the time even now, which is how do people get this experience in the first place? Whether it's getting a job or getting into our professional body, you usually have to have some experience.
So, what would we call the people in this position and how would we ensure that they are not exploited?
gonetopot - there have certainly been some major changes in some areas and the new Heritage bill will make a lot more in some parts of the UK. The IfA has changed quite alot of things (not least its name!) in order to move forward. The one I have most knowledge of (as I'm not on Council) is the Validation Committee and the change in criteria.
All in all, as an addition, I'd like to believe that there will be more team working and more understanding of the fact that all archaeology is the product of a team effort.
Oh, and Unitof1, I love the idea of an archaeocurator... I sort of imagine a blob with lots of arms and two heads?
So, what would we call the people in this position and how would we ensure that they are not exploited?
gonetopot - there have certainly been some major changes in some areas and the new Heritage bill will make a lot more in some parts of the UK. The IfA has changed quite alot of things (not least its name!) in order to move forward. The one I have most knowledge of (as I'm not on Council) is the Validation Committee and the change in criteria.
All in all, as an addition, I'd like to believe that there will be more team working and more understanding of the fact that all archaeology is the product of a team effort.
Oh, and Unitof1, I love the idea of an archaeocurator... I sort of imagine a blob with lots of arms and two heads?