Common use of Apprentice Ratio to Trades people Clause in Contracts

Apprentice Ratio to Trades people. (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 three (3) 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.

Apprentice Ratio to Trades people. (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 three (3) 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 employeesEmployees.