From 1 October 2025, departments will contribute £30 per delegate for selected high-hazard courses. This six-month pilot will be reviewed to assess cost savings and training uptake. Departments are encouraged to plan for this change in their budgets.
Why the change?
In the past year, completions of Safety Office training courses almost tripled (from 650 in 2023/24 to 1,900 in 2024/25), following the change to a new training provider. This has driven costs up to £110k. This level of demand is unsustainable, but we are committed to keeping these high-quality courses available. Improving training quality and uptake supports Recommendation 4 of the H&S Review by strengthening staff and student competence to work safely. Feedback on the new provider has been very positive, with courses described as practical, relevant and well-presented, and the departmental contribution will help ensure high-quality training remains accessible to those with genuine work-related needs.
Current courses under this charging model:
How to book
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Download and complete the booking sheet - template available here (please note: the booking sheet includes automatic price calculation to ensure the correct cost is applied)
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Raise a PO/Journal in Oracle R12.
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Submit both via the Course Booking Genie.
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Delegates receive access (usually within 24 hours, max 7 days).
Tips: One PO/Journal can cover multiple delegates. The person submitting the request will receive updates at each step.
