NABCEP test disclosure [RE-wrenches]

[eenergy33 at aol.com]

Group,

    I would like to chime in with one point, and perhaps make a suggestion 
regarding Jeff's point about whose calculation methods one uses, or would need 
to use to pass.  There is an appeal process, isn't there?  And while there was 
not specific space given to record calcs, the only paper we had was in the 
test booklet, which was collected.  If there was an official calculations sheet, 
with question numbers referenced, then there would be solid eveidence for one 
who wanted to appeal, and felt that any bias they experienced on the test (ie 
which version of calcs to use) effected their results.
They could use their actual calcs to argue the appeal.  I think this would 
potentially help with the bias issue.  Is it ideal to have to go through this, 
no.  But, I think it may be one way to make the existing structure, without 
disclosure, more fair to those who don't pass.
    All in all, I think the Nabcep board has spent a lot of time trying to 
develop a test and process that is as fair and representative as possible.  
Initially, I was not excited about another certification, with another need for 
recertification, etc.  But I now feel that Nabcep, with its flaws and points of 
contention, is the best work we have on the table looking toward a national 
certification that will actually mean something for us wrenches.

Jim Grundy
NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer™
 
Elemental Energy
1750 Clark Rd
E. Montpelier, VT   05651
(802)-476-3441 P
(802)-476-5680 F
(802)-272-8933 C
EEnergy33 at aol.com

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