Like it or not Cat A will replace the LAE. Here in Europe (of which Auss is following by a few years), the numbers of LAE's especially in the Line environment has reduced in all the companies/stations I have been involved with. What ever spin the management come out with, the Cat A is a God send to them. Cheaper certifying staff. Yes agreed the Cat A is limited in what they can sign for but take a realistic look at the majority of the work carried out on the line. Transit, (even done by flight crews so Cat A is a step up !) Daily, weekly, monthly checks, or whatever they are called at your place of work. Wheels, brakes, lights, minor cabin items such as boilers, toilet changes, etc etc. All can be done by Cat A. (with variations in each company). Yes they cant troubleshoot but be honest and look at the percentage of signatures in a log and the type of jobs, a majority can be (and will be) done by Cat A. The numbers of LAE's per aircraft will decline....you are to far down the CaT A route now...good luck...