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Most businesses don’t have a “training problem”. They have a **training management** problem.

People get sent on courses, certificates get filed away, and nothing changes on the job.

ISO 10015 fixes that.

In plain English, ISO 10015 is a framework for making sure training is:
– planned for the right reasons
– delivered in a practical way
– measured properly
– recorded simply
– improved over time

If you’re working towards ISO standards (or you just want a more capable team), ISO 10015 gives you a clean, evidence-led way to prove competence.

## What ISO 10015 actually is

ISO 10015 is guidance for **training management**.

It helps you link training to:
– business objectives
– role requirements
– competence needs
– performance outcomes

It’s not about “doing more training”. It’s about doing the right training, for the right people, and proving it worked.

## Who ISO 10015 is for

ISO 10015 works for any business, but it’s especially useful if you:
– need evidence of competence (audits, accreditations, tenders)
– have high-risk roles (safety, security, technical work)
– struggle with inconsistent performance
– want training records that make sense

It’s also a great add-on to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and any standard where competence is a key requirement.

## The ISO 10015 training cycle (simple version)

ISO 10015 follows a clear loop:

**1) Identify training needs**
– What does the role require?
– What’s the skills gap?

**2) Plan training**
– What outcome do we need?
– What method will actually work (course, coaching, shadowing, toolbox talk)?

**3) Deliver training**
– Keep it practical
– Make it relevant to the job

**4) Evaluate results**
– Did competence improve?
– Can the person do the task safely and correctly?

**5) Improve**
– Update the plan
– Repeat the cycle

## What auditors (and buyers) want to see

You don’t need a 40-page training manual.

You do need evidence that:
– training needs are identified properly
– training is planned and assigned
– training is completed
– competence is checked (not just attendance)
– records are controlled and easy to retrieve

Good evidence includes:
– training matrix (role vs required competence)
– induction and refresher plans
– toolbox talk logs
– competency sign-offs
– supervision / on-the-job assessment notes

## Common mistakes that cause nonconformities

– Training records exist, but no link to role requirements
– “Attendance” is treated as competence
– No evaluation of effectiveness
– Training matrix not updated
– Refreshers missed (especially in safety-critical roles)

The fix: keep it role-based, keep it evidence-led, and keep it simple.

## How CAW helps

If you want ISO 10015 built into your management system properly, we’ll:
– map competence requirements by role
– build a simple training matrix
– set up practical evaluation methods
– create clean, audit-friendly records

And we’ll do it without drowning you in paperwork.

## Why CAW

– 100% pass rate across all standards and certification bodies (including UKAS)
– fastest turnaround in the country
– at least 50% cheaper than other UK consultancies
– ISO consultancy package price: £999

## Ready to get ISO 10015 done right?

If you want training that actually improves performance (and stands up in audits), message us at craig@cawconsultancy.co.uk.

We’ll get your training management sorted — fast, practical, and evidence-led.