Common use of APPRENTICES/TRAINEES Clause in Contracts

APPRENTICES/TRAINEES. a) The parties acknowledge the importance of employing apprentices to ensure that the industry continues to maintain an adequate level of workers whilst also committing to training the future workforce. The Employer shall engage a minimum 5% first year apprentices each year (with a minimum of 1 apprentice) based on their current xxxxxxx levels. For example, if the Employer employs 20 Line Workers, they shall engage 1 Line Worker apprentices that year. If the Employer employs 40 Line Workers & 20 Cable Jointers, they shall engage 2 Line Worker and 1 Cable Jointer apprentices that year. This number shall be revised in the case of changes in workload and/or contracts held by the Employer. b) To ensure that apprentices receive on the job training by experienced trades people and apprentices receive the support they require, the Employer shall ensure that each apprentice is assigned a personal mentor. c) The parties will investigate the proposal to establish a Power Industry Apprentice Training Scheme. d) Apprentices and Trainees shall be required to complete the off-the-job component of their training without loss of pay and during ordinary working hours, including attendance at an RTO premises as required.