Those words must have been copied direct from Dick Puller !
The CCC bit yes and i agree with his views on this.
I have no doubt at all that there are a lot of guys out there who could pick up the trade really quickly and be good honest tradesmen, you can learn quicker when you are a bit older and have experience of other related things. (Take youself Tony, i believe you are an excellent example). The majority though are chancers out for the fast buck.
As i said before, call me old fashioned or out of touch or whatever but i just don't agree with it and will never be comfortable with it. If you want a trade - any trade get into it when you leave school.