Maybe it's not such a bad change.
The original concept of the 'integrated' CPL was to provide a pathway for a concentrated full-time course.
i.e. A full-time CPL candidate that is totally immersed in their study and practical lessons.
A part-time student that takes 2-3 years (or more) can take the 200 hour pathway but in the meantime could gain additional skills such as NVFR rating or IFR rating.
They will need these ratings in their career anyway so why not include that flying in their part-time pursuit of a CPL.
I also see the 15 month timeline as a way of 'encouraging' the odd dodgy foreign student that takes 3-5+ years to complete their CPL to finish their course quickly. (this also includes the odd dodgy flying school that allows their foreign students to drag out their studies - as previously posted).
Last edited by Rich-Fine-Green; 22nd Feb 2013 at 21:44.