Common use of Apprentice Ratio to Trades people Clause in Contracts

Apprentice Ratio to Trades people. The parties to this Agreement recognise the Victorian electrical contracting industry will, during the life of this Agreement, be participating in unprecedented Victorian public infrastructure development. To avoid potential industry skill shortages, the parties agree to maximise the employment of Apprentices in accordance with the following provisions: (a) To ensure that apprentices receive appropriate on the job training by experienced tradespeople and apprentice numbers are maximised, the Employer shall endeavour to maintain a ratio of at least one apprentice to two (2) tradespeople. (b) Where this is not achievable due to health and safety reasons or matters outside of the Employer’s control, the parties shall discuss the matter and try and reach a settlement. (c) Subject to the Supervision Guidelines referred to in clause 17.7, there should be no more apprentices engaged than tradespeople on any site, project or job i.e. 1:1 ratio. (d) The Employer and the Union shall discuss and implement agreed strategies to maximise apprentice intake for the Employer. Provided that the application of this Clause shall not be used to displace existing Employees.