Why are you dismissing the Monarch A1 apprentice course? The problem you have is gaining experience. Just doing the B1/B2 modules without experience is a waste of time. You need to get a foot in the door, if that means becoming an A1 mechanic/technician for a while then grab it with both hands, get some experience and slog on with the B licence modules. That is how most of us did it. It took me 6 years from finishing my apprenticeship to get my A & C licence. It's a hard slog but worth it. Good luck.
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