Common use of Commitments to Training Clause in Contracts

Commitments to Training. All persons covered by this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the safety, efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the Employer a commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, persons covered by this Agreement commit themselves to: (a) Developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce. (b) Providing all Employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire the additional skills as required. (c) Developing training which is consistent with: (i) The current future skill needs of the Employer and the Employee along with the size, structure and nature of the Employer. (ii) The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Employer, the Employee and the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry. (iii) Developing a more healthy and safe working environment in particular by ensuring that appropriate numbers of Employees receive appropriate training in first aid, code of practice for safe electrical work and construction wiring. (d) All reasonable cost associated with training including meals, accommodation and course fees will be paid by the Employer, unless specified differently elsewhere in the Agreement, and all training shall be without loss of pay/entitlements, unless specified differently elsewhere in the Agreement.

Commitments to Training. All persons covered by this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the safety, efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the Employer a commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, persons covered by this Agreement commit themselves to: (a) Developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce. (b) Providing all Employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire the additional skills as required. (c) Developing training which is consistent with: (i) The current future skill needs of the Employer and the Employee along with the size, structure and nature of the Employer. (ii) The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Employer, the Employee and the Electrical, Electronic and Communications Contracting Industry. (iii) Developing a more healthy and safe working environment in particular by ensuring that appropriate numbers of Employees receive appropriate training in first aid, code of practice for safe electrical work and construction wiring. (d) All reasonable cost associated with training including meals, accommodation and course fees will be paid by the Employer, unless specified differently elsewhere in the Agreement, and all training shall be without loss of pay/entitlements, unless specified differently elsewhere in the Agreement.