Thanks for all the comments and information guys, I really appreciate it and feel like it's restored some confidence in my knowledge and training haha
I've never been to England or Australia (prior to this trip) so had no idea of the different exams/training they go through over there. I suppose it's like Airmann said, different environments produce different pilots.
Lilflyboy, and others who have their NZ/Aus/British CPL's, do you guys feel the extra theoretical knowledge is necessary?
I've thought of picking up some NZ or Australian CPL study guides off eBay... but like others have said, is it just information you'll never ever need other than for exams/interviews?
If I am to try again for the program, I'd like to be more in line with their standards, but I don't have the money to actually train there...