[CAUT] Job Opening, U. of Michigan, Ann Arbor

[Jeff Tanner]

On Oct 9, 2007, at 2:26 PM, Jim Busby wrote:

> Jeff,
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> Lots of “stuff” in your post. I’m especially intrigued by the  
> possibilities of a CAUT credential which may not have PTG or RPT as  
> a prerequisite. (FLAMESUIT ON!) While I agree, I’m certain PTG  
> won’t entertain this for a moment. But, it IS (IMO) a very  
> important thing to explore.
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> Thanks,
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> Jim Busby BYU
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See, this gets into where I think the RPT designation could use  
some... "adjustments".  If RPT was actually our "base skill level",  
which it really is except for the overhype of the exam setting, we  
could include multiple paths we could recognize as alternate means of  
endorsement.  A diploma from recognized tech schools such as North  
Bennett Street or other similar programs or completion of all four  
sessions of the Little Red Schoolhouse or Steinway Training Schools  
could exempt the exam requirement.  I actually think the current exam  
environment is overkill for the level of skill we have to display,  
but that's me.  It seems to me there could be a somewhat less intense  
means of recognizing and endorsing basic skills.  Then, if we wanted  
to have a higher craftsman level, or better yet, a diverse set of  
"specializations", we could have a CAUT Endorsement or a Rebuilder  
Endorsement or a Concert Technician Endorsement.  There would be no  
reason someone who was so inclined couldn't pursue more than one.

We all have a different specialization.  It's how we are wired.  I  
rather enjoy the service side of the business, and I savor the  
challenge of concert work, but I'd probably be looking for a large  
caliber handgun if you put me in a rebuilder's shop for any length of  
time.  I think rebuilder types are often wired the other way around.

But as long as PTG sees the RPT status as cream of the crop, then  
IMO, a CAUT credential, or any other designation is completely  
unnecessary, and we need to continue to promote the RPT credential,  
educate faculties about workload, budget and salary, and work to  
improve the climate of opportunities for technicians interested in  
CAUT work.

Jeff
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