Haven't read this for a while, amazes me they can grade people as risk-takers for skydiving etc. but expect the vast majority of successful candidates to take a huge risk in sticking a house on the line to fund the course. Surely to start on the course you've got to be the sort who doesn't mind making a serious punt in favour of your own ability, amongst other things, which is interesting.
In response to the latest posts, yes you could theoretically get the MPL if you applied, though based on what is being said on here, take any offer of employment with a pinch of salt unless you get a legal contract in writing.