Common use of Formal Training Clause in Contracts

Formal Training. A. Formal classroom training will generally consist of the following: 1. One (1) nine (9) week session for Modules 1 and 2 combined. The ninth (9th) week of Module 1 and 2 classroom training is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and shall contain material not covered by written testing under this Agreement. 2. One (1) three (3) week session for Module 3. The third (3rd) week of Module 3 classroom training is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and shall contain material not covered by written testing under this Agreement. 3. One (1) Three (3) week session for Module 4. 4. Two (2) two (2) week sessions for Modules 5 and 6. 5. Each session will normally be held in five (5) consecutive day periods. Each session is referred to as a “Module.” 6. During any formal classroom training, no vacation shall be granted. Vacation is intended to be used during formal field training or after completion of the Modules. B. Employees will obtain seniority in the Engineering Representative classification beginning the first day they are placed into the classification. Engineering Reps who are placed into the position prior to the first day of modules will remain at Step 1 until such time as the Training Program starts and the employee progresses through the modules outlined in the Program. Prior to the start of the Training Program the on- the-job-training will primarily be in the office. Once the Training Program starts the employee(s) will proceed through the training and modules the same as all other Engineering Representatives in the Program. C. The formal training will normally be held in Decatur and the employer will provide accommodations with all necessarily incurred expenses covered. Travel to and from the formal training sessions will be paid at the appropriate wage rate. D. Engineering Department employees (Engineering Representatives, Senior Engineering Representatives) will be given the opportunity to participate in the Program’s development and as trainers in the formal classroom Modules, as well as providing guidance and assistance to the Engineering Representative Trainees in their on-the-job training. E. Module 1 and 2 testing shall consist of two (2) three (3) hour in duration tests, each of which will be worth 100 percentage points. These tests shall be given during the third week of electric instruction and the third week of gas instruction. Approximately seventeen (17) weeks after beginning Module 1 and 2 training a Gas and an Electric Final Examination shall be given. Each of these tests shall be two (2) hours in duration and shall be worth 100 percentage points each for a total of 200 percentage points. For example, an Engineering Representative Xxxxxxx participates in Modules 1 and 2 in the Program (nine

Formal Training. A. Formal classroom training will generally consist of the following: 1. One (1) nine (9) week session for Modules 1 and 2 combined. The ninth (9th) week of Module 1 and 2 classroom training is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and shall contain material not covered by written testing under this Agreement. 2. One (1) three (3) week session for Module 3. The third (3rd) week of Module 3 classroom training is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and shall contain material not covered by written testing under this Agreement. 3. One (1) Three (3) week session for Module 4. 4. Two (2) two (2) week sessions for Modules 5 and 6. 5. Each session will normally be held in five (5) consecutive day periods. Each session is referred to as a “Module.” 6. During any formal classroom training, no vacation shall be granted. Vacation is intended to be used during formal field training or after completion of the Modules. B. Employees will obtain seniority in the Engineering Representative classification beginning the first day they are placed into the classification. Engineering Reps who are placed into the position prior to the first day of modules will remain at Step 1 until such time as the Training Program starts and the employee progresses through the modules outlined in the Program. Prior to the start of the Training Program the on- on-the-job-training will primarily be in the office. Once the Training Program starts the employee(s) will proceed through the training and modules the same as all other Engineering Representatives in the Program. C. The formal training will normally be held in Decatur and the employer will provide accommodations with all necessarily incurred expenses covered. Travel to and from the formal training sessions will be paid at the appropriate wage rate. D. Engineering Department employees (Engineering Representatives, Senior Engineering Representatives) will be given the opportunity to participate in the Program’s development and as trainers in the formal classroom Modules, as well as providing guidance and assistance to the Engineering Representative Trainees in their on-on- the-job training. E. Module 1 and 2 testing shall consist of two (2) three (3) hour in duration tests, each of which will be worth 100 percentage points. These tests shall be given during the third week of electric instruction and the third week of gas instruction. Approximately seventeen (17) weeks after beginning Module 1 and 2 training a Gas and an Electric Final Examination shall be given. Each of these tests shall be two (2) hours in duration and shall be worth 100 percentage points each for a total of 200 percentage points. For example, an Engineering Representative Xxxxxxx Trainee participates in Modules 1 and 2 in the Program (ninenine (9) weeks in duration). Following completion of this nine (9) week training, the succeeding eight (8) weeks are spent gaining field experience as an Engineering Representative. At the end of these seventeen (17) weeks, the gas and electric final exams will be administered under the direction of the Program Coordinator. Each of the four tests will be assigned a percentage grade. For example, if a test has 50 questions and ten questions are missed, a percentage score of 80 will be assigned. Of the total 400 percentage points available in taking the four tests, each Engineering Representative Trainee must achieve a total score of at least 280 percentage points to remain in the Program and the classification. A score less than 280 percentage points is an automatic washout of the Engineering Representative Trainee at which time they are afforded any bump rights as stated in the Local 51 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Formal Training. A. Formal classroom training will generally consist of the following: 1. One (1) nine (9) week session for Modules 1 and 2 combined. The ninth (9th) week of Module 1 and 2 classroom training is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and shall contain material not covered by written testing under this Agreement. 2. One (1) three (3) week session for Module 3. The third (3rd) week of Module 3 classroom training is at the discretion of the Program Coordinator and shall contain material not covered by written testing under this Agreement. 3. One (1) Three (3) week session for Module 4. 4. Two (2) two (2) week sessions for Modules 5 and 6. 5. Each session will normally be held in five (5) consecutive day periods. Each session is referred to as a “Module.” 6. During any formal classroom training, no vacation shall be granted. Vacation is intended to be used during formal field training or after completion of the Modules. B. Employees will obtain seniority in the Engineering Representative classification beginning the first day they are placed into the classification. Engineering Reps who are placed into the position prior to the first day of modules will remain at Step 1 until such time as the Training Program starts and the employee progresses through the modules outlined in the Program. Prior to the start of the Training Program the on- on-the-job-training will primarily be in the office. Once the Training Program starts the employee(s) will proceed through the training and modules the same as all other Engineering Representatives in the Program. C. The formal training will normally be held in Decatur and the employer will provide accommodations with all necessarily incurred expenses covered. Travel to and from the formal training sessions will be paid at the appropriate wage rate. D. Engineering Department employees (Engineering Representatives, Senior Engineering Representatives) will be given the opportunity to participate in the Program’s development and as trainers in the formal classroom Modules, as well as providing guidance and assistance to the Engineering Representative Trainees in their on-on- the-job training. E. Module 1 and 2 testing shall consist of two (2) three (3) hour in duration tests, each of which will be worth 100 percentage points. These tests shall be given during the third week of electric instruction and the third week of gas instruction. Approximately seventeen (17) weeks after beginning Module 1 and 2 training a Gas and an Electric Final Examination shall be given. Each of these tests shall be two (2) hours in duration and shall be worth 100 percentage points each for a total of 200 percentage points. For example, an Engineering Representative Xxxxxxx participates in Modules 1 and 2 in the Program (ninenine (9) weeks in duration). Following completion of this nine (9) week training, the succeeding eight (8) weeks are spent gaining field experience as an Engineering Representative. At the end of these seventeen (17) weeks, the gas and electric final exams will be administered under the direction of the Program Coordinator. Each of the four tests will be assigned a percentage grade. For example, if a test has 50 questions and ten questions are missed, a percentage score of 80 will be assigned. Of the total 400 percentage points available in taking the four tests, each Engineering Representative Xxxxxxx must achieve a total score of at least 280 percentage points to remain in the Program and the classification. A score less than 280 percentage points is an automatic washout of the Engineering Representative Trainee at which time they are afforded any bump rights as stated in the Local 51 Collective Bargaining Agreement.