[CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

[Jeff Tanner]

On Nov 5, 2007, at 2:09 PM, Jim Busby wrote:

> Hi Les,
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> This is why I always mention a “time period” and/or experience  
> needed before one can even test for RPT. For example, before one  
> can become a journeyman concrete finisher “3 years experience” must  
> be verified, along with other tests and criteria. I’m always  
> brushed aside when I make such statements. Seems like I could take  
> most anyone with fairly good mental/tactile skills and get them to  
> pass the test at 80% in a few weeks or months, if that is we  
> focused on. Even though such a time line and or verification of  
> experience would in no way guarantee skill it seems SOME time/ 
> experience should be expected.
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> Regards,
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> Jim Busby BYU
I think the amount of experience depends on the school and its needs  
and budget situation.  Some (maybe most?) departments would be the  
perfect place to get that 3 to 5 years of experience for someone who  
has completed either a residence tech school or even mentored Potter  
course.  For more prominent departments and conservatories there is  
no endorsement PTG could bestow that could replace 3 to 5 or more  
years of institutional experience and a really good list of musician/ 
faculty references.

The catch 22 is that most institutions are looking for that well- 
seasoned, highly referred veteran but the most salary they can offer  
is for that new guy just out of training or for the really good tech  
who just doesn't have much else going on at the moment.
Jeff


Jeff Tanner, RPT
University of South Carolina



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