That's true, Whopity (the IMCR came in in the late 1960s or so). However I think any half decent instructor will teach the normal range of real-world landing aids i.e. ILS, VOR, DME, ADF. It's a bit pointless otherwise, because there are so many NDBs in use around the place.
In the end, the pilot is only as good as his own currency and "dedication to the cause". But one cannot legislate for that. Well, the FAA does, by requiring the 6/6 approaches rolling currency, while JAA sort-of solves this with an annual check flight.