> ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 24 Jun 2009 04:30:19 -0400 > From: "Ed Sutton" <ed440 at mindspring.com> > To: <caut at ptg.org> > Subject: Re: [CAUT] CAUT Certification:... > Message-ID: <5A991A5755B24B11A041D34C6711A9D8 at EdPC> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=response > > My chapter is having a difficult time reaching clarity about this proposal. > > What if there were various classes and exams, as mentioned, but no > "endorsement?" > One could say "I'm an RPT, and I've passed exams on Inventory Management, > Concert Preparation, and so on." > One might design one's own curriculum, including , some day, exams on > rescaling, action geometry, etc. > > Would there be value in a system of classes and exams like this? > > Ed Sutton > Ed, This sort of model has been discussed and could be a possible solution for some of the issues that have cropped up in connection with this proposal. The model for this would is the medical profession, where all practitioners hold the title MD, but each specialty does not have a distinct title associated with it. Thus, someone who completes CAUT training would still use the title RPT without any enhancements, but would be able to state on resumes, advertisements, job applications, websites etc. the fact that they completed specialized training in the field of institutional piano service and management and hold a certificate to that effect. When coupled with a promotion campaign by the PTG aimed exclusively at educational institutions - and specifically at hiring officers in the music and HR departments - such a program would accomplish everything that is expected of a CAUT certification without introducing the sort of divisiveness and RPT promotion and branding issues that are feared by some persons opposed to the CAUT endorsement idea. Language to implement such a scheme has been suggested. Israel Stein
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