smujsmith wrote:
…..It would be interesting to see where non aircraft trades were subject to such courses and what effect they could have on career progression…..
In answer to your question, the answer was 'Yes' for us lowly stackers. For example, I had to do an 'X' course as a pre-requisite for a posting that I had. Failure would have meant a re-posting to a non-specialist role and negative comments on my F6442. Also had to do the 'F' course, failure of which would have resulted in the same, with the consequential impact that would have on one's career.