Metal
I think you'll find that's what CQP is, i.e. a rolling 3-yearly syllabus which covers what you call the core basics (without steep turns!). I think the requirements are laid down by CAD and then woven into what we now see as our RT(or should I say RC?)/PC. The problem as I see it is that the RT is often so full it becomes negative training as the SIs try to complete the content, often regardless of the standard. I think they're under a lot of pressure to be able to sign off the session so that the PC can go ahead as planned.
I don't think it's got anything to do with how top-heavy the outfit is, rather the lack of emphasis on training and focussing on checking instead. It seems that CX is intent on going back to the good old days of training by checking, only this time under the disguise of some programme which supposedly can target training to the individual.
STP