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Title: Getting rid of Certifying Common exam
Post by: woody on September 18, 2011, 08:29:38 PM

Hi guys, heard a whisper the board may be doing away with the Certifying Common exam..has anyone heard anything bout this as I havn't previously come across it?
The exams are coming up...
To sit, or not to sit? That is the question.
Cheers

Title: Re: Getting rid of Certifying Common exam
Post by: Jaxcat on September 18, 2011, 08:38:19 PM

Hi Woody
There was talk a while ago about the fact that perhaps a small business course might be a better option than doing an exam however this has never progressed as far as I know.  The ITO currently have some information on their website asking for submissions regarding consultation about "Certifying" level formal study i.e. a pathway to Certifying status that you would follow before sitting the exam (could be distance learning type stuff).  It doesn't look to me that they are contemplating doing away with the exam anytime soon at this level - I would study and sit.  (You could always ring the PBDB and ask them if you wanted).

Title: Re: Getting rid of Certifying Common exam
Post by: TS on October 19, 2011, 10:43:40 PM

Does any other trade require a business type exam?

We should be getting tested on technical knowledge, not business. My common paper was of no benefit in my opinion. I still need an accountant and I still have to make sound business decisions. All the common paper does is introduce another barrier.