Bam Thwok & Rudolf, thank you - also to S who sent a very useful and detailed PM.
X-Centric, I'm sorry you doubt my sincerity. My assessment was at CTC, where they do things differently. I don't actually know any DEC's who have come via a recent GECAT assessment, type-rated or otherwise - hence my post.
Sikeano, I've reported you for being offensive.