NABCEP & Training [RE-wrenches]

[Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection]

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Graham,
There will be neither dues nor membership. There will be fees to 
apply for certification, taking the test, and recertification. 
Nothing is solid yet (or even written down) , but I've heard 
discussions like $50. app.fee, $200 test, and $50 recert every three 
years kicked around. My guess is that it won't be any lower than 
that. There are real costs involved in processing an application and 
especially in checking the bona fides. If we didn't do that, the 
whole thing would be worthless. Testing is expensive! While 
developing the test is mostly volunteer, there are testing facility 
fees, proctoring, grading, printing and much more. Security is a BIG 
factor. Revising the test often to a) keep up with current technology 
and b) discourage cheating will ALWAYS be an ongoing cost. I'm 
learning more about all this crap that I ever wanted to know.
Other revenue streams may include study guides, T-shirts, hats, and 
that sort of swag. All that stuff will be optional, of course. NABCEP 
is set up as a non-profit organization. The long term (very long 
term) goal is for it to cover it's own expenses. Until that time, our 
operating budget will likely have to come from State and Federal 
gooberment. That doesn't tickle me to death, but it is what it is.
Again, I see it is my job to keep a dialog going with we Wrenches as 
long as there are questions to be pondered and opinions to be opined. 
Everyone should feel free to contact Don, Ezra, or me on or off list. 
We want to give the Wrenches a voice-a damn strong voice-in NABCEP. 
Keep it coming...
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Best, bob-O

>Does anyone anticipate how much certified installers will have to pay
>annually in dues?  I pay $350 a year for my CALSIEA membership, $350.00
>per year for the California League of Homeowners certification, $350
>every fours years for my California contracting certification.  $350.00
>seems to be a magic number for some reason.
>
>Just a few thoughts,
>
>Graham

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Bob-O Schultze, Electron Connection
PO Box 203, Hornbrook, CA 96044
800.945.7587 or 530.475.3402
fax 530-475-3401
www.electronconnection.com

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