Elective Training. Elective training consists of those courses, curriculums, or certifications, which are job related but not mandated or required for the employee’s assigned position. Employees attend elective training for the purpose of personal enrichment or for advancement in the Fire Department. Leave from duty may not be granted to Department personnel for attendance at elective schools, unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief in a specific instance. Personnel attending elective schools shall do so on their own time; however, tuition costs, registration fees will be provided by the City in accordance with provisions in the Employee Policy Manual and approved Municipal Budget.
Elective Training. Elective training generally consists of a job-related, but not required, certification or specialized educational program. Expenses involved in completing such job-related training may be considered for reimbursement by the Employer. Expenses for registration, tuition and books may be reimbursed when the training has been determined job-related by the Employer. Travel expenses involved in completing elective training are the employee’s responsibility and are not eligible for reimbursement by the Employer.
Elective Training. 2.11.3.1 If the Employee elects to undertake further study for higher certification or additional skills or qualifications the Employee may apply to the Company for reimbursement of any fees associated with such study on successful completion of the course. The Company undertakes to reasonably consider the request for reimbursement of such fees. When considering the request, the Company will take into account the requirements for the Employee's current position, future work and career development and progression with the Company as well as the Employee's work performance.
2.11.3.2 The parties acknowledge and agree that the completion of training or components of training by an Employee and/or the sponsoring of such training by the Company does not oblige or require the Company to offer any other or ongoing employment to the Employee.
2.11.3.3 If the Company pays for training course or further study, and the course or study was at the Employee's request and not at the request of the Company, the Company will meet the costs on the condition that the Employee successfully completes the course or study and that if employment ceases (other than on account of redundancy, illness, incapacity, domestic or other pressure including work-related) during such training or prior to the completion of two years employment with lnco after such training, the Employeewill reimburse the Company for the course cost or study reimbursement as follows: - If termination occurs prior to completion of the training - 75% of such costs; - If termination occurs prior to completion of the first year of employment after such training - 50% of such costs; and - If termination occurs prior to completion of the second year of employment after such training - 25% of such costs.
2.11.3.4 Any payment that becomes due to the Company by the Employee pursuant to this clause is a debt owing to the Company. By agreement, the Employee may repay the amount owing to the Company. The Employee may agree in writing that the amount owing to the Company may be deducted from any monies or entitlements owed to the Employee. If agreement is not reached on repayment, the Company may initiate proceedings to recover the amount by lawful means.
Elective Training. 2.5.1. When planning to do an elective, residents must complete the Electives Approval process, to ensure compliance with standards and best practices for the safety of all residents.
Elective Training. Each full-time employee shall receive up to 52.8 hours per year, per employee to Ibe used for "Elective Training" with approval of the Fire Chief These hours shall not be accumulative from year to year. Proof of attendance shall be required. . .... ~ ~ \
Elective Training. Elective training opportunities that qualify for Continuing Education training hours will be approved by the Training Coordinator or designee and will be published throughout the year for employees to review and sign up for.
9.4.3.1 Dispatchers can complete their elective training in any combination of before shift, after shift, or days off, but not during their regularly scheduled work shift.
9.4.3.2 Call takers can complete their elective training during their regularly scheduled work shift, with sufficient notice.
9.4.3.3 It is the employee’s responsibility to reschedule any elective training affected by voluntary or mandatory shift changes.
9.4.3.4 By signing up for Continuing Dispatch Education classes, an employee is essentially scheduling themselves for a workday. An employee who signs up for a class and then fails to show without forty-eight (48) hours’ notice, may have the absence treated as an unscheduled absence and it may be treated according to the Attendance Directive. Additionally, any unscheduled absence, under this category will result in a reduction of required elective hours.
9.4.3.5 Annual elective hours will be prorated based on the trainee’s completion of probation.
9.4.3.6 Employees on a Leave of Absence, FMLA, or in training, for ninety (90) calendar days or longer, will be offered the opportunity to pro-rate the required elective training based on the actual number of months worked for the year.
9.4.3.7 Any elective training voluntarily missed will result in a reduction in overall annual pay.
Elective Training. Refers to training programs and educational opportunities that are not deemed “sanctioned” by the Fire Chief. Any employee who desires to attend an “elective” training program or educational opportunity will be solely responsible for ensuring that any hours said employee is scheduled to work during the program are covered if, and when, necessary. The employee may elect to use accrued holiday or vacation time to cover said hours. Employees attending elective training will not be paid for travel time and will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred. The City acknowledges that many elective training programs require the Chief to complete a form verifying the employee’s position with the Fire Department. The Union agrees that if, and when, the Chief completes such a form, the Chief is not thereby converting said elective training into sanctioned training.
Elective Training. Refers to training programs and educational opportunities that are not deemed “sanctioned” by the Fire Chief. Any employee who desires to attend an “elective” training program or educational opportunity will be solely responsible for ensuring that any hours said employee is scheduled to work during the program are covered if, and when, necessary. The employee may elect to use accrued holiday, vacation, or special leave (shift changes) to cover said hours. Employees attending elective training will not be paid for travel time and will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred. The City acknowledges that many elective training programs require the Chief to complete a form verifying the employee’s position with the Fire Department. The Union agrees that if, and when, the Chief completes such a form, the Chief is not thereby converting said elective training into sanctioned training.
Elective Training. Section 16.1. Each bargaining unit member may be permitted to attend one (1) elective outside training program per calendar year, in addition to many mandatory training subject to the following:
A. Training program participation shall be limited to one (1) day.
B. A written request must be submitted by the employee at least sixty (60) days in advance of the date training is scheduled. Such request must be accompanied by all registration forms and training program description information available.
C. Compensation for such elective training shall be limited to paid time off at up to eight (8) hours at the Officer’s regular hourly rate. However, if such training is scheduled on the Officer’s off-duty, non-scheduled hours, no compensation shall be provided.
D. Expenses for such items as, tuition, registration fees, texts or printed materials shall be paid by the Employer subject to the limits set by Council for such items.
E. The Employer at its discretion must approve all elective-training programs.
F. Schedule of time off to attend any elective training program is subject to the operational demands and scheduling needs of the Police Department.
Elective Training. Training Courses ---------------- Cost per Student Training Hour $10.00
