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@667 I’m already licensed … went “from zero to hero” on my own over a span of about 4 months back in 2010.
It’s just so frustrating seeing the obstacles which are constantly thrown in the way of people who want to become licensed (or upgraded).
@667 I’m already licensed … went “from zero to hero” on my own over a span of about 4 months back in 2010.
It’s just so frustrating seeing the obstacles which are constantly thrown in the way of people who want to become licensed (or upgraded).
@667 In the US licensure is independent of clubs.
There _is_ gatekeeping going on. It seems to stem from OMs who want to control how folks get into hobby.
Although they won’t turn away a warm body toting a license…
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@667 @HakFoo Unfortunately our club is fixated on scheduled instructor led classes (death by powerpoint for the most part) and in-person administration of electronic tests.
They deliberately conceal the fact that self-study and on-demand remote testing are options when people inquire about getting licensed.
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@vk6flab @propter_hog We’re a hotbed of intransigence, so I’m not holding my breath.