From my point of view herein lies the 2 problems;
In Australia we just issue training approval to CAR 217/RPT organisations to easy, in JAR land one must do a full course to become a "TRI" and must pass a instructional abilitys assesment in the sim aswell to prove they can impart knowledge. In Oz all CASA needs for a training pilot is the hours stated by the ops manual and the tick from the flight standards manager or chief pilot. We really need to get in line with other ICAO regulators around the World, training is REALLY important! As for the sim's it should be a flat rule ANY RPT organisation be it greater or less than 5700kgs MUST use a sim (even any organisation other than RPT that operates a sophistacted a/c should also compulsury use a sim aswell) end of story and if the operator can't afford the cost of flightsafety, simcom etc.. they shouldn't be in business, an accident will cost you reputation, insurance etc.... I think it comes down to how much the boss of the company want's to spend. my 2 cents worth.