Mr Garrison,
With regards to putting emphasis on multi-crew and heavy jet operations during the cadet's CIR training, it doesn't happen. I've had a bit to do with one of the schools who trains the cadets and the CIR is purely single pilot ops in a light twin with a TAS of around 150 kts.
The multi-crew phase of their training is tackled towards the end of the course, which is where some of the heavy jet ops come into play. With that in mind, it makes you wonder why they prefer somebody with no IFR experience. Maybe they just like to monitor the progress of the cadet during this phase of training, or the nominated school has a syllabus that appeals to QF. Your guess is a good as mine.
Cheers
CC