RVSM Airspace ROC limits
During line training recently, my TRG Capt insisted that during the last 1000ft of climb in RVSM airspace you MUST select V/S as your vertical mode and limit said v/s to a maximum of 1000fpm. I suggested that it seems like a reasonable idea but is it in fact a legal and/or ATC requirement, or is it simply HIS personal oppinion etc as opposed to an SOP, supported by air rules? He says it is a requirement, however I have scoured all available publications and have failed to find any reference to such a requirement. Can anybody enlighten me further?? thanks.PB