I don't see the need for those comments. The guy asked a question and the issue of equivalent grades is important in the context of his financial concerns. If you took the time to read the Grade Descriptions (not Job Descriptions or TORs) of a technical C2, you'd think twice. For example, a technical C2 is required to have already demonstrated the ability to manage 200 staff. C2 is the direct entry grade for a graduate, so by definition they do not meet most of the mandated criteria, and there is no requirement to "catch up". The problem is that the criteria are not strictly applied, and those lacking the required experience are probably those you are thinking of. However, I acknowledge these are now in the majority and in the end it is the front line who suffer. This is the over-riding reason why some projects are disasters while many are delivered with effortless competence. Don't shoot the messenger.