It's true the advanced program is woefully under-subscribed.
The probable reason being that suitable candidates can get better employment elsewhere.
It's not about having the hours - it's about experience, not only twin time, but useful, experience-garnering time. Simply having the hours does not automatically qualify you for either of the shortened courses.
The long course is over subscribed with applicants - all the "no hopers" who see this as a free licence and a guaranteed good job after qualification.
It's neither free nor a good job - by any measure.
All you're doing by accepting this insult of a package is hastening the race to the bottom.