That's quite true (only until next year for BS 7671 though ).Yes, I see your point. However, I have been told many times during training that the title, 'Qualified Electrician' is a bit hazy...but, the title of 'Competent Person' is in line with what is formally stated in BS7671, EWR and HSWA...e.t.c.
But sadly it's also a term closely associated with a number of trade bodies who, having lobbied to get electrical work restricted to electricians, promptly prostituted themselves to increase their revenues by registering people who were anything but.