I know a lot of people got turned off by the recent Qualifications 
debate and I know a lot of people get turned off by the bye-line at 
the bottom of this message!
Undaunted, here goes.

What do you do in the states about "competence"?
Do you ever get tested on that?
Do you have to prove you have retained it periodically?
If yes to either or both, who tests it?
Is it a condition of continuing to work (includes Florida and other 
licensing states)?
If so, how do you measure it?
If not, should you have it?
All comments very welcome in private or public.

I look forward to being swamped by your responses.

Many TIA
Russ Allison, Wales