I get what you mean. The problem is that poly is still seen as an easier way to a job or to univ, for those kids who are not so intellectual and not so keen on high stakes exams.

Of course, they will lose out when it comes to doing intellectual work - and anyway, poly does not provide much training in this area.

Dip holders also need to shake off the 'office hours' or 'overtime pay' mentality, IMHO, when taking up degree holder positions. Some will be unhappy that they have to take up additional roles beyond their specialty, which is par for the course for degree holder position in PS or CS.