Training requests are an opportunity for employees to come forward with any training gaps they think should be filled.

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Further guidance on competence, training and development:

• Competence and Training
• Performance Appraisal and Development

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Training Request Form Template

A training request form for an employee to put forward a course or qualification and for a manager to approve it. It records the training, why it would benefit the role or organisation, any cost or funding request, and whether it is a statutory request for time off to train.

Planning and recording training is how you keep people competent, and it gives you the resources to ensure ongoing competence. 

Built for Planned Competence

The form captures what you need to consider and approve a request:

• The training course or qualification and where and when it takes place
• Why the training would benefit the current role or the organisation
• Any cost or request for funding for the training
• Whether the application is a statutory request for time off to train, with space for the office decision

What's Included in this Training Request Form

The form is set out for one request in one place:

• Employee details - name, date, job title and line manager
• Training details - overview of the course or qualification, location and dates
• Justification and cost - why it is beneficial, and any funding request
• For office use - the statutory-request question and the approval decision

Who Needs a Training Request Form?

Any employer that supports staff training needs a consistent way to request, justify and approve it. It suits any small or growing business, and supports the competence and training records expected under ISO 9001.

Pairs with the Employee Appraisal Form

Training needs are often identified at review, so this form pairs with the F-HR5 Employee Appraisal - where the development conversation that leads to a training request usually happens.