Standards of Practice
The BCAPA has established various standards of practice for conducting archaeological work, and additional standards will be developed as needed. The Bylaws of the BCAPA contain a Grievance Procedure that provides a mechanism for addressing complaints of unprofessional conduct by members. Unprofessional conduct is defined as conduct that violates the bylaws of the society generally, the guidelines set out in the Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, or the operational standards of the society. These bylaws, codes and standards bind all members. In addition, members of the BCAPA adhere to all applicable operational, reporting and safety guidelines and standards set by the provincial and federal governments. The following table lists all guidelines and standards that apply to members of the BCAPA, and includes links to the appropriate documentation sources.
Field and Research Methods
Reporting
Standard | Year | Agency |
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BC Archaeological Site Inventory Form Guide | 2010 (rev) | Archaeology Branch |
Interim Permit Reporting Procedures | 2004 (rev) | Archaeology Branch |
Standards for Electronic Submission of Permit Reports | 2009 (rev) | Archaeology Branch – Bulletin 7 |
Using the Archaeological Site Inventory Form and Detailed Data Table to Record CMT Features | 2006 | Archaeology Branch – Bulletin 16 |
The Significance and Management of Culturally Modified Trees | 2001 (rev) | Vancouver Forest Region |
General Reporting Standards | 1999 | BCAPA |
Standards for Interim Reporting on Archaeological Impact Assessments | 1999 | BCAPA |
Archaeological Site Recording Standards | 1999 | BCAPA |
BC Archaeological Shipwreck Recording Guide | 1991 | Archaeology Branch |
Training/Qualifications
Standard | Year | Agency |
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Field Director Qualifications | 2006 | Archaeology Branch – Bulletin 17 |
Culturally Modified Trees of British Columbia Version 2.0 | 2001 (rev) | Resource Inventory Standards Committee |
Archaeological Inventory and CMT Training for Crew Members (link unavailable) | 2003 | Archaeology Branch/Resource Inventory Standards Committee |
Safety
Standard | Year | Agency |
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Latest Bulletins | Current | Canadian Avalanche Centre |
Wilderness First Aid Training | Current | Slipstream |