Back to the topic (partially any way)
There are set criteria for eligability to the current VRCT and future RCT including a degree - but is this actually "or an equivalent level of education", using the degree as a measure indicating what is required.
However in the future I believe it will be compulsary. In the same way you would not want a doctor or nurse to have a similar level of experience. i.e. "I was a vet but I am sure I can manage with humans" but to be actually qualified in that field.
The reasoning being that if you were a vet and wanted to become a doctor you would have to start again from the beginning, with some allowance being made for EPL (Equivalent Prior Learning). The same is being applied to medical technologists (this is the term like it or not Geoff). If you want to change career you will have to get the qualification which includes the "piece of paper".
This is the future, our Lord and Master (Lady and Mistress) has spoken. Like it or live with it even if you disagree with it.
Robert
