1st November 2008, 08:27 AM
BaJR Host posted
But that is why a CPD system might be very effective. If individuals do take some responsibility for their own personal development through undertaking formal CPD, it will then be easier for them to engage employers in discussing their own training needs. Or is that too starry-eyed?
Hal Dalwood
Bad archaeologist, worse husband
Quote:quote: This will be fine for more permanent staff, but I wonder if it extends to temporary staff - (which are in the main field staff) - many employers will not be willing/able to extend training to staff only with them for 1-3 months - time is money and all that. Is this seen as a problem?With regard to staff on very short contracts, the problem would be the lead time for the employer to identify an individual's training needs, to identify possible solutions, and then to provide training. So at present, I should think that most of the training and development for staff on short term contracts is in areas relating to fieldwork (excavation, finds & environmental work), and the training will be entirely in-house.
But that is why a CPD system might be very effective. If individuals do take some responsibility for their own personal development through undertaking formal CPD, it will then be easier for them to engage employers in discussing their own training needs. Or is that too starry-eyed?
Hal Dalwood
Bad archaeologist, worse husband