8 GUIDANCE FOR CLIENTS 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 2024, there are 81 CIfA Registered Organisations and 3195 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, Standards and supporting 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. WHO 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 brings it and inspire the profession to ensure that CIfA-accredited professionals are more trusted and valued by those with whom they engage. Unearthing a possible Bronze Age cremation at Medmerry (Photo: ASE)
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