lookoutbelow - You clearly did not bother to take the time to read the preceding posts or LASORS 2006 before posting. Your post is incorrect, a current and valid multi-engine IR is a pre-requisite to enter a first multi-pilot aeroplane type rating course.
OBK! - Wrong. You must have a valid (i.e. revalidated in the last 12 months) ME instrument rating before starting the course.