Changes to the College Syllabuses
In 2012 the College decided that it was time to review its curriculum and various matters associated with examinations for qualifications. The reviews included updating the College Membership and Examiner registers, and the guidelines for their roles. The registers will continue to be updated from time to time.
Revised Syllabuses
Revisions of all of the College piping syllabuses and the drumming syllabuses for Preliminary and Elementary levels have been completed and take effect from the beginning of 2015. They are available for downloading and printing from the College section of the RNZPBA website. Certificate Levels
Each certificate has been designated a level, beginning with Level 1 for Preliminary and going to Level 5 for the Senior certificate. It is important to understand that these levels refer only to the RNZPBA College qualifications and do not necessarily relate to or have equivalence to other qualifications.
Examination Entries
A revised entry form for examinations is also available on the RNZPBA website. It includes all of the information needed for making an entry and an outline of the examination process. The College is flexible about when entries may be made, although examinations are usually conducted during the months July to November. Entry fees, which have not changed in over 20 years, have been revised. They are listed on the entry form. Before any examination is arranged, candidates must complete all sections on the entry form and post it (not email) with the examination fee to the College registrar. The entry form takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
The Roles of College Members and Examiners
The roles of Members and Examiners are described in the College section of the RNZPBA website. Further Information Inquiries about the workings of the College, examinations, etc. can be made to the College Registrar/Convenor: lester.flockton@gmail.com or 027 557 1715.
Inquiries concerning interpretations of the College syllabuses can be made to:
Greg Wilson. Principal, Piping: gregwilsonreeds@gmail.com
Adam Alexander. Principal, Drumming: drumming@rnzpba.com
