RPA

Paul Rohrs

Just now finishing a few radiant projects and catching up on some "to do" lists.

Topping the list next...Joining the RPA. I have a few issues with Board related stuff, but I want to join to be an RPA certified designer, installer, and down the road....I would love to start a chapter in my area and be an instructor. I followed the "RPA Member" thread closely, but no input was made about testing and certification.

I have been doing radiant floor design and overseeing installation for quite a while. I want the most bang for my buck since I am going to join as "Paul Rohrs" and not affiliate my membership with wholesale, (my background) and the like.

My questions revolve around the basic tests for installer and designer. Have any of you taken the correspondance course (Lawrence Drake mentioned it being available.) and then completed the tests? Do you recommend that as opposed to taking the course on site, then testing?

There is a basic lack of knowledge in our arena and I would like to do my part to correct it. What have you all accomplished after completing the coursework?

All input is welcome. I will post on the Bulleting board and see if there is response. Sometimes I also get caught up watching current posts only on The Wall portion of this site. later, I can post to The Wall.

Regards,

PR

Dave Yates (PAH)

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Paul,

I would urge you to join - well worth the investment & there are a ton of fantastic folks who are members. Seeing them and sharing stories while attending the RPA conventions are the highlight for me.

You can take the courses by correspondence, but the real deal in-person Siggy and Eatherton team bring it to life. Much more fun to tease your brain with a group(G).

The tests contain some well thought out questions and a few (in my opinion) that have more than one correct answer.

Now that the RPA has merged with ISH, the conventions will have even more to offer. I somehow never quite made it to all the booths I wanted due to kibitzing too much, so I hold little hope for seeing all I want at an ISH deal(G).

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hr

The RPA would love to have

you! Both as a member and instructor. Never can have too many energetic teachers and designers

It's fun to do the class with an instructor, then take the tests. I have attended both Siggy and ME classes. Both bring great teaching style and timely "war stories" Makes for a fun day when combined with meeting and BSing with other classmates. I'd go this route if possible.

Should be plenty of classes on the list for 04.

hot rod

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