Hello, There seems to be a lot of trades that aren't seeing the younger people entering. There are probably a lot of reasons. Lack of interest, lack of exposure and also a lack of entry level openings into the trades. I was wondering how other trades people would define proficient. I looked the term up on the internet and the word skillful was used. So is person who is proficent may not be an expert, right? What I see is that many of the better repair people are a Jack of all trade and perhaps a master of one. Sometimes some of those people will specialize in certain aspects of the trade. Specializing normally in mechanics or Electronics/electricals. What do you all think? FanFan