The MCC in PARC seems to lead ( not always but from talking to friends who have been or are going) to a sim check with the RYANS! ......seems that if you do a good course and they like what they see, your name may be put forward......? No guarantees there is no such thing! Have visited PTC and decided not to go due to ME/IR training costs, but they would appear to be well organised and professional in their approach, but I have no first hand experience and don't know anyone personally who has attended.