[pianotech] Chicago Radio Ads

[Bill Fritz]

David, see the >> comments below.
Respectfully...   Bill Fritz, Associate, St Louis
 


From:
David Porritt <dmporritt at gmail.com>

To:
pianotech at ptg.org

Subject:
Re: [pianotech] Chicago Radio Ads

Date:
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:44:03 -0500





There are no other professions exactly like ours and no credential exactly like the RPT credential. 
 
>> Actually, Professional Engineer (PE) credentials are VERY similar to "ours", and (as probably intended by the PTG) strive to give the public some expectations of a minimum tested standard... except of course, the PE’s are required to retest every 2-4 years or show proof of a minimum set of continuing education courses during each period. So I guess you're right, it's not exactly like ours. RPT's only pass a test once, never have to demonstrate anything at any time later... 
 
The qualifications, the advantages etc. have not changed in the PTG for a long time. This “it’s unfair” thing is not new. Either pass the tests or don’t. Your choice. 
 
>> According to the Tuning Exam Source Book, the latest Tuning Exams (for example) were significantly changed in 1980 by the Board, and over the years have, in fact, become stricter & more exact. 1980 is a long time ago, but there are still many full-time tuners who took the Craftsman test years before that, and those at age 60 probably aren’t giving up their tuning for retirement any time soon.
 
The RPTs I know don’t think they’re better than others, they’ve just demonstrated a certain level of competence that other’s haven’t. The associate may indeed have that competence, they just haven’t shown it. That’s all!
 
>> Perhaps then the PTG should state: "The RPT has demonstrated a certain level of competence as required by the PTG at some time in the past, which we hope assures you, at least around that snapshot in time, of some standard of quality and expertise to protect your investment and keep your piano playing well.""


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