Apprentice Ratio to Tradespeople. To ensure that apprentices receive appropriate on the job training by experienced tradespeople and apprentice numbers are maximised, the Company shall endeavour to maintain a ratio of at least one apprentice to three (3) tradespeople. Where this is not achievable due to health and safety reasons or matters outside of the Company's control, the parties shall discuss the matter and try and reach a settlement. If no settlement is possible, the matter shall be referred to the Electrical and Communication Industry Disputes Board for determination. Subject to the Supervision Guidelines referred to in clause 14.6, there should be no more apprentices engaged than tradespeople on any site, project or job
Apprentice Ratio to Tradespeople. NOTE: This clause only applies on projects with a total project value of over one hundred and fifty million ($150M).
Apprentice Ratio to Tradespeople. (i) To ensure that apprentices receive appropriate on the job training by experienced tradespeople and apprentice numbers are maximised, the Company must be able to demonstrate they have used their best Endeavours to maintain a minimum ratio of at least one apprentice to four (4) tradespeople averaged across the Company.
Apprentice Ratio to Tradespeople. To ensure that apprentices receive appropriate on the job training by experienced tradespeople and apprentice numbers are maximised, the Company shall endeavour to maintain a ratio of at least one apprentice to six trades people. Where this is not achievable due to health and safety reasons or matters outside of the Companys’ control, the parties shall discuss the matter and try and reach a settlement. If no settlement is possible, the matter shall be referred to the Electrical and Communication Industry Disputes Board for determination.
Apprentice Ratio to Tradespeople. To ensure that apprentices receive appropriate on-the-job training from experienced tradespeople and apprentice numbers maximised, the employer shall endeavour to maintain a ratio of at least one apprentice to four (4) tradespeople. • Subject to the supervision guidelines referred to in clause 1.15(b), there should be no more apprentices engaged than tradespeople on any site, project or job ie. 1:1 ratio. • For all other work, the parties shall discuss and implement agreed strategies to maximise apprentice intake for the Company. Provided that the application of this Clause shall not be used to displace existing employees. Where this is not achievable due to health and safety reasons or matters outside of the employers’ control, the parties shall discuss the matter and try and reach a settlement. If no settlement is possible, the matter shall be referred to the disputes procedure. Consideration will be given to the usage of both Fitting and Turning Apprentices and Electrical Mechanical apprentices for short term duration from Group Training Schemes on a workload requirement basis. Consideration will be given to the usage of both Fitting and Turning apprentices and Electrical apprentices for short-term duration from group schemes on a workload requirement basis. The Company recognises that apprentices hired from Group Training companies have a right to be treated as any other apprentice. The Company will hire the apprentice for a minimum time of three months and shall ensure that the quality of training is of a high standard. They shall not be used as a cheap form of supplementary labour. Group Training companies must have certified agreements with the appropriate union. The Company will continue to pay apprentices their normal daily wage rate on the day or days that they are required to attend a TAFE or trade school. In determining its internal training curriculum for apprentices, the Company is: • Committed to an unrestricted electrical license outcome with an equivalent Certificate III (minimum trade qualification) • Committed to ensuring that the Company has the necessary skills and competencies required by our business • Committed to providing our apprentices with the opportunity to attain and develop skills competence and career path, to have an ongoing career with the Company. • Discussions to take place between the parties and appropriate representatives regarding apprenticeship needs of the industry. Such discussion to take place within 6 months of...
