Guy's, you're not listening. These students are at least 20 with B1 modules under their belt - are you telling me that an approved EASA part 147 training course (funded by the addition of the BTEC/FD, etc) is not a recognised qualification...? These kids are NEW recruits who have a slight upper hand from 100% raw recruits.
Recruiters, if my requirement was for a new recruit to mould over time to my required standards, I would choose the guy with the B1 Modules, and not just a set of GCSE's.
If my requirement was for a contractor, I'd choose the most experienced person I could afford.