I have over 30 years experience in electronics (it's my only career). I chose to move from industrial electronics to auto-electrical repairs and diagnostics 5 years ago (God only knows why). Although I have only been fulltime in the industry for 5 years I am a lifelong petrol-head and have done part time auto-electrical work for my whole career.
I try to maintain the highest standards in my business both technically and ethically.
My point is this, how many people would be qualified to judge my work if they came to inspect me, I would probably have to give most of them a technical dictionary so they knew what I was talking about.
I do feel we need some sort of accreditation body but we seem to be getting a plethora of organisations fighting to be top dog, it's not exactly the way to present a united front to the general public in my opinion.

Shaun