25th October 2008, 11:06 AM
Good answer there Hal..
I think we are getting closer to the answer, as you rightly say..
So we need a simple process of recording CPD and other non-formal training (that is a very interesting point) that is recognised and accepted across the board and seen as a mark of both commitment and measurable competence from the individual.
We also need a commitment from companies and employers that they can and will provide opportunities for training (I know of several that already do, who realise that training a person who may move on is not a loss, but a net gain, as they will a) feel valued and b)learn skills in other companies that they can bring back... )
Along side this, as you say, that there is a relationship between pay scale and skills... so can we expect to see in the adverts and hear on the forum about staff being paid their value depending on the additional relevant skills?? OR will we still have a one size fits all diggers pay - with no real incentive to work towards something.
Perhaps 2009 will see a change... I am piloting a scheme just now, which is free to companies.. but involves a commitment to the public, the client, the archaeology and the staff. I will be then be doing my best for those that sign up in advertising the skills they have to architects, developers, potential client bases.
I appreciate your commitment Hal, (though realise the constraints you are under) and will look forward to the next time. thank you
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers
I think we are getting closer to the answer, as you rightly say..
Quote:quote:At present few archaeologists undertake formal CPD. So I think that the actual effect of formal CPD on employment in archaeology cannot be determined at present.
So we need a simple process of recording CPD and other non-formal training (that is a very interesting point) that is recognised and accepted across the board and seen as a mark of both commitment and measurable competence from the individual.
We also need a commitment from companies and employers that they can and will provide opportunities for training (I know of several that already do, who realise that training a person who may move on is not a loss, but a net gain, as they will a) feel valued and b)learn skills in other companies that they can bring back... )
Along side this, as you say, that there is a relationship between pay scale and skills... so can we expect to see in the adverts and hear on the forum about staff being paid their value depending on the additional relevant skills?? OR will we still have a one size fits all diggers pay - with no real incentive to work towards something.
Perhaps 2009 will see a change... I am piloting a scheme just now, which is free to companies.. but involves a commitment to the public, the client, the archaeology and the staff. I will be then be doing my best for those that sign up in advertising the skills they have to architects, developers, potential client bases.
I appreciate your commitment Hal, (though realise the constraints you are under) and will look forward to the next time. thank you
"I don't have an archaeological imagination.."
Borekickers