Members are expected to continually update their knowledge and ensure that they remain aware of new developments and working practices. CPD activities include:

• 3 X year technical journal
• Liaison with Stolen Car Squad and arson experts
• Seminars and practical demonstrations
• Accident and fire damage reconstructions
• Regional branch meetings
• Evaluation of computerised costing systems
• Repair methods
• Failure analysis
• Counterfeit and sub-standard parts
• Materials selection (monitoring of non OE parts)
• Paint systems
• Thatcham Time Systems
• Security systems
• Salvage methods
• Identifying fraud - 'ringing'
• Vehicle identification systems