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Absolutely Mike, Paper qualifications only take you so far. Although I too have boring old degree in Ancient History and Archaeology (although in my case Prehistory is slipped into the mix) and I have learnt infinitely more about archaeology and the historic environment in general since I left uni. than ever I did when I was there. Chris Chris Wardle City Archaeologist Planning & Economic Development A11, New Walk Centre Leicester. LE1 6ZG From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Mike Shaw Sent: 12 January 2012 12:32 To: Issues related to Historic Environment Records; Chris Wardle Subject: Re: A question about qualifications I agree entirely. There are many ways into becoming an HER Officer, as there are many ways into becoming an archaeologist and people should be judged on their abilities, their experience and what they have demonstrated that they can do rather than trying to run a closed shop open only to people with a particular paper qualification. Mike (boring old degree in Ancient History and Archaeology I'm afraid!) Mike Shaw City Archaeologist Wolverhampton City Council Civic Centre Wolverhampton WV1 1RP e-mail [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Tel: 01902 555493 From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]]<mailto:[mailto:[log in to unmask]]> On Behalf Of Vince Russett Sent: 12 January 2012 09:01 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: A question about qualifications Morning chums! I'm a bit ambivalent about this. I've worked as an HER officer (Avon 1991-2) North Somerset (1996-2006, 2009-2011) and I've found that my qualifications (degrees in biochemistry) suited rather well. Perhaps overall, the nationwide system of HER officers could do with being a rather more diverse ecosystem... discuss! Vince Vince Russett County Archaeologist Development Management Group North Somerset Council Our Historic Environment Record is now on-line: Go to the North Somerset web site (http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk) then use the tabs Environment / Conservation / Archaeology/ Historic Environment Record. Enjoy! Landline: 01934 426456 Mobile: 07919 265644 Please note my work hours are usually 8am to 4pm ________________________________ From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]]<mailto:[mailto:[log in to unmask]]> On Behalf Of MACLEAN, Sarah Sent: 12 January 2012 08:39 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: A question about qualifications Dear all, The question of what qualifications a HER Officer should have was raised as part of the HER 21 Project looking at HER Officer job specifications. Of particular interest is the wide range of responses that were given to this issue in the course of the research. Whilst it does not necessarily respond to the specific query it is definitely something to be considered as part of the wider discussion. HER 21 project reports are available on the HELM website at http://www.helm.org.uk/server/show/category.21732 The project in question is 6032: The Historic Environment Officer Managing a HPR Compliant HER and is listed on the Strategic Research part of the page given above. best wishes Sarah MacLean Sarah MacLean Heritage Information Partnerships Supervisor English Heritage Designations Department Engine House Firefly Avenue Swindon SN2 2EH E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Telephone: 01793 414880 ________________________________ From: Issues related to Historic Environment Records [mailto:[log in to unmask]]<mailto:[mailto:[log in to unmask]]> On Behalf Of Seddon, Melissa A Sent: 11 January 2012 13:18 To: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Subject: A question about qualifications Hi everyone, Here's a Wednesday afternoon question for you. Do any HER Officers out there have a professional archives qualification? 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