From: Blasch, Larry (LBlasch@OPW-FC.com)
Date: Mon Feb 24 2003 - 18:17:52 EET
Dear list,
With the economic downturn that industry is experiencing, we are seeing a
substantial number of highly qualified RP'ers looking for work. Perhaps it
it would be of some benefit if there was a way to identify that experience
in a standardized way.
Many employers sort résumé's by credentials first and experience second so
if we as a group could create a certification process similar to the MCSE
test, It might benefit us all.
Maybe someone with the SME could oversee the test(s) and the credentialing
process?
We could break it down into a number of levels (or not) or we could have a
number of process specific tests.
I understand that the machine producers are attempting to present their RP
products as simple to use, so I doubt we would get much support from them,
but a parts quality is still a function of the skill level of the people
involved.
We could have:
RPCT Rapid Prototyping Certified Technician
Plus a minimum of 2 years full time experience using any RP
technology
RPCSE Rapid Prototyping Certified Systems Engineer
Plus a minimum of 4 years full time experience experience
using any RP technology
MRPS Master of Rapid Prototyping Systems
Plus a minimum of 6 years full time experience experience
using Multiple RP technologies
PhD RPS Doctorate in Rapid Prototyping Systems
Plus a minimum of 8 years full time experience experience
using Multiple RP technologies
Just an idea to kick around...
The above correspondence contains, my opinions, and such. If you disagree
with me, send $100 to the address below and I'll consider your point of
view.
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OPW Fueling Components
P.O. Box 405003
Cincinnati, OH 45240-5003 USA
Voice: (513) 870-3356
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