Hi,putting all the scheme upgrades and kudos aside,i would say an excellent reason for choosing to do these qualifications,was to improve understanding of the testing process,and have that verified,by way of an exam (see what i did
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My take on quals,is that they are proof of little. On a day,a limited set of facts or duties,were done,to a standard...That is the most an outsider could deduce.
In the same way,that a vehicles MOT is part of its' providence,but by no means all.
This said,i have put myself through many exams and assessments,some a pleasure,some a chore,and i consider them all worthwhile,and worthy of no small amount of pride. That includes,the 2391 mentioned.
The reason i did that particular one,was i had been assisting quite a few spark pals,from being quite young,in the field of testing. They called me up,when things went round in circles or the normal set of investigating methods,had failed. I was determined,and never,let an issue beat me,usually being labelled "lucky" or "That was where we going to look next..."
...anywho...it was these eejit errant tradesmen,who suggested going for the 2391,if only to "erase yer cockyness..." I nailed theory and practical,first hit :sunny:
So yes,i would certainly do them,revise hard,know your subject,pass,and move on.
Do not ever believe,that possession of such certificates,is a guarantee of craftsmanship. That,is a daily chore,of being diligent,going the extra mile,NOT taking the easy route,even if many others around you seem to have settled thus...
Finally,always remember,Harold Shipman,had a current,genuine,bone-fide medical certificate,up on that surgery wall...so,therefore...:lipsrsealed2: