Qualifications mean nothing in my opinion if they are not underpinned with proper training and development (ah, apprenticeships). I used to install, service and repair equipment on the oil rigs and the standards you had to work to were exacting. I was shocked at first when I started working in the medical field at the the average standard people think is acceptable.
If your foundations are not sound, chances are you will take poor working practices with you throughout your career.
Bring back apprenticeships I say. Lets get this country back on track and stop trying to do things on the cheap...
