RWC launches ‘Train to Gain’ CPD initiative for technicians
RWC Training, a leading provider of automotive compliance and training solutions, has announced the official launch of its “Train to Gain” programme – a ground-breaking continuous professional development (CPD) initiative designed to comply with BS 10125 and empower technicians with increased skills and up-to-date knowledge.
The programme debuts today at Automechanika Birmingham 2025.
RWC launches Train to Gain
Train to Gain addresses the evolving needs of the automotive industry by moving beyond traditional, often repetitive, re-accreditation processes. It offers a dynamic, engaging and comprehensive approach to professional development, ensuring technicians and businesses remain at the forefront of industry standards and emerging technologies.
Matt Mardell, business development director of RWC Training, said:
“Our mission at RWC Training has always been to empower the automotive sector with unparalleled expertise. Train to Gain represents a significant leap forward in achieving that. We’ve listened intently to the industry’s demand for dynamic, relevant and practical learning that goes beyond basic assessment for compliance. It’s about fostering genuine expertise, driving innovation and ensuring businesses are not just compliant, but truly future-ready in an ever-evolving landscape.”
A key pillar of Train to Gain’s credibility is its foundation in the Institute of the Motor Industry’s (IMI) industry-recognised framework. Its CPD Subject Framework for the Body Sector BS 10125 Compliance provides the robust structure upon which Train to Gain is built, answering the call to “stop assessing and train”, ensuring alignment with best practices and the BS 10125 audit procedure.
‘Unparalleled flexibility’
The programme is said to offer “unparalleled flexibility”, enabling technicians to undertake training and assessment remotely, directly in the workshop, eliminating the need for costly travel, accommodation and significant downtime. Train to Gain is designed around core “C units” that directly map to specific job roles, ensuring highly targeted and relevant learning. Content is refreshed regularly to reflect the latest industry advancements, ensuring continuous relevance and engagement. Practical skills validation is streamlined through easy-to-submit video evidence, required only once every three years.
Early feedback from those preparing to implement the programme highlights its transformative potential, according to an RWC Training statement: “A robust CPD programme such as this, provides our workforce with the flex to up-skill and re-skill, thus ensuring that we are continually innovating and using the latest techniques and technology (or at least have an awareness of them) whilst creating a forward thinking and dynamic company culture and ensuring compliance. It also sends a strong message to our team that we are investing in their future, it strengthens relationships and increases our efficiency, productivity and competitive advantage. It’s a win-win.”
RWC Training will be showcasing Train to Gain from 3-5 June on stand Y98 at Automechanika Birmingham 2025.
