Sends you know what some schools are like. I have heard of a CPL 2.5hour test profile charged at dual rate in a twin and a test fee of 250 quid plus landing fees. Which isn't a kick in the bum off 1k.
To be able to sign a 170a you need to have done a course for both. The 170a CPL course dosn't envolve any flying and the IR does.
And although myself the 170a for the IR was included in the course its a bit of a gray area. The documentation says that you have to have done xxhours of instruction. As such the 170a is a test not instruction so should be done in addition to the minimum course requirements. But in saying that I have never heard of anyone getting any grief when they have applied for the lic and rating who has done it as part of the course.
Presonally I didn't have to pay any of these test fee's as it was all part of the course price at LFS.
Another question wannabies should ask before choosing your school I think. It has the potential to add nearly 2k to your budget.
MJ