I'm confused also

But possibly like I mentioned earlier, the ground school, etc.

I believe to get a "PIC type", the candidate also has to demonstrate taxing, as well as an RTO, either stopping on the runway, or taxiing off to resolve the issue depending on the situation the APD gave.

I know I've talked to more than one 767 FO that had to demonstrate certain maneuvers from the left seat on his ride, even though he'd never do them from that seat until he upgraded. Maybe there's been a change to the regs where that's not required anymore.