16th November 2005, 12:24 AM
Does`nt that suggest that one does`nt actually need a higher education to become a professional archaeologist? What does that say to the world at large about the industry? Is`nt it bad enough as it is trying to persuade the world that we actually are qualified professionals in an equal vein to architects et al? Are you happy to see such an entry route as a valid prerequisite for working within all arms of the industry(not aimed at fieldies alone I hope!). You may have hit the nail on the head (not keen meself) but, if this ever becomes the state of play, I want my debt back.Before I leave the country!Not only that, had said new grads not undertaken years of study, they would`nt have been horrified by the failures of the current system described in my last.An educated and well informed workforce should lead to an evolving profession where ignorance of issues bigger than the day`s work is no longer excusable.