No, I know they're not. I wasn't and thats after 7 years in the RAF on top of the degree and modules.
The MRO's we deal with generally don't give us feedback except to say that the guys we send them are doing ok. I get more info talking to the friends I have out in the big wide world (the majority are now B1's) and working towards type ratings and becoming decent engineers. Plus, I'm talking for ALL of the colleges and 147 schools, not just ours...
I agree that much more experience of the real world is required, but at the moment I can't see how it could realisticly be achieved. Even by the time they reach year 4 (2nd year degree), there are still many who won't make it. The drop-out rate is quite high due to poor module results. Its a strange position to be in here... the changes that we make won't start being seen on the shop floor for years yet..
That said, I know my boss is viewing this thread too, so perhaps some good may come from your suggestions. I certainly hope so!