23rd February 2009, 01:56 PM
Only 6 months late on this reply[:I] which is about average for me I guess.
There is another facet to the course. As the community archaeologist for The Mellor Heritage Project and working with volunteers who often have many, many years of practical experience but who have predominantly either had/have a different career or not gone/can't go to uni (for whatever reasons), I feel that the NVQ offers many potential opportunities and is also a meaningful confirmation of the skills which an individual has gained.
The course could also help raise the skill base of not only individuals but also the amateur societies to which they belong which would only be of benefit to them, the archaeology and perhaps too the local curatorial bodies.
Mellor is in the fortunate postion of being funded by the HLF and as part of our remit are currently funding 6 bursaries for volunteers in the level 3 NVQ. On a personal note I can only say that both the Project and the individuals concerned have enjoyed and profited through the experience.
Peter Noble
There is another facet to the course. As the community archaeologist for The Mellor Heritage Project and working with volunteers who often have many, many years of practical experience but who have predominantly either had/have a different career or not gone/can't go to uni (for whatever reasons), I feel that the NVQ offers many potential opportunities and is also a meaningful confirmation of the skills which an individual has gained.
The course could also help raise the skill base of not only individuals but also the amateur societies to which they belong which would only be of benefit to them, the archaeology and perhaps too the local curatorial bodies.
Mellor is in the fortunate postion of being funded by the HLF and as part of our remit are currently funding 6 bursaries for volunteers in the level 3 NVQ. On a personal note I can only say that both the Project and the individuals concerned have enjoyed and profited through the experience.
Peter Noble