Chartered Institute for Archaeologists 2023

8 G U I DA N C E F O R C L I E N T S ABOUT THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE FOR ARCHAEOLOGISTS (CIfA) The Chartered Institute for Archaeologists is the leading professional body for archaeologists working in the UK and overseas. CIfA champions professionalism in archaeology. It promotes high professional standards and strong ethics in archaeological practice to maximise the benefits that archaeologists bring to society. Its ethical Code of conduct provides a framework which underpins the professional lives of archaeologists. CIfA accredits individuals and organisations who are skilled in the study and care of the historic environment. In 2023 there are 83 CIfA Registered Organisations and 3193 professionally accredited archaeologists. WHAT WE DO Training and development ▪ we provide access to training, good practice advice and guidance, to support and strengthen entry routes into the profession Networks ▪ we provide an active community of professional archaeologists to support and shape our profession Accreditation ▪ we recognise and promote the skills and competence of professional archaeologists Regulation of the profession ▪ our Code of conduct and Standards and guidance define good, ethical practice in archaeology. They provide the benchmarks for self-regulation, allowing the profession to assure the quality of its work, monitor it, and hold accredited archaeologists to account. WHOM WE WORK WITH Employers, universities and training providers, governments, trade unions, clients, other sector partners and other professional bodies. WHAT WE ACHIEVE We improve professional archaeology through ▪ building competence and knowledge ▪ raising ethical awareness ▪ fostering recognition and respect ▪ developing career pathways and prospects ▪ increasing diversity and skills ▪ creating value and public benefit CIfA-accredited professionals are committed to setting and meeting high standards for learning, competence and ethical practice. They motivate the discipline to help society better recognise the benefits archaeology delivers and inspire the profession to ensure that CIfA-accredited professionals are more trusted and valued by those they engage with. Archaeologists work within the CIfA Code of conduct framework at all times. ©Wessex Archaeology