[CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

[Jim Busby]

Hi Jeff,

 

I was mainly talking about RPT needing a time/experience requirement.
You're right about the supply/demand though. You get the best you can
get... That being said even our elusive "CAUT Credential" should have
some kind of time requirement IMO. I can't see some green tech getting
the credential with only one year in the business. But today I'm just
blowing hot air. Pay me no mind...

 

Regards,

Jim

 

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From: caut-bounces at ptg.org [mailto:caut-bounces at ptg.org] On Behalf Of
Jeff Tanner
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2007 1:27 PM
To: College and University Technicians
Subject: Re: [CAUT] CAUT credential vs. academic program?

 

 

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





Hi Les,

 

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.

 

Regards,

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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