>Just finished packing my tools to take to the convention to take the >Technical Test. They weigh a ton! Do I need all of these, or are any tools >furnished for the test? The literature they sent me did not mention >anything about what to bring, but the study material listed tools needed to >complete each task. Does everyone have to bring all these tools? I'd like >to be able to leave my electric drill and other big tools at home. > >Phil Ryan >Miami Beach Hi Phil, My instinct, based on past experience, would be to take only the tools which you would require to perform "portable" service. I'd take the electric drill but leave the "big tools" at home. I'm almost certain the committee will have major tools on site and, if there's something you need and don't have, it could likely be borrowed from another examinee or host chapter personnel. When you arrive, check out the technical exam office a day in advance of your scheduled time to be certain things you need (and don't have) are available. These folk will bend over backwards to accommodate you. Good luck. John Lillico, RPT Oakville, Ontario P.S. Take a print out of this along and if there's a problem, go directly to the Institute Director. I may still have pull.
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