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

[Richard Brekne]

Hi Jeff

The below paragraph is to my mind very good thinking. I agree that the 
RPT designation is a basic skill designation and from the perspective 
and qualifiers you sketch below would be more then willing to put my 
John Henry to any vote for allowing Little Red School House, Steinway 
Training Schools, or schools like Bennett Street as good enough to 
bypass the test. Then, all these other classifications we've been 
tossing around, in and out of discussions... etc can suddenly find 
meaning... and quite a bit. As highly qualified specialists.  And to 
boot the PTG could quite easily enhance its membership numbers by way of 
the inclusions under RPT you mention. This might also provide a means of 
resolving the associate issue once and for all to virtually everyones 
satisfaction. 

Yes indeed... I like this paragraph below.  Essentially... the RPT would 
become what it really is... a journeyman designation.  Masters 
designations in each specialized area  (and I think the three you 
mention are a great starting point) could be made quite stiff to pass... 
and touted with certainty as dependable bonified  certifications.

Cheers
RicB


    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.