INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION. 38.1 Plunket is committed to supporting professional development that advances practice and contributes to child health outcomes. Support for this education includes a minimum of paid 20 hours per annum or 60 hours across three years of paid professional development hours, approved by the employer in accordance with the employer’s policies and procedures and taking into account operational requirements. These hours may include attendance at seminars or conferences as well as undertaking study, research, projects or e-learning relevant to the employer’s business.
INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION. 40.1 Plunket is committed to supporting professional development that advances practice and contributes to child health outcomes. Support for this education includes professional development leave of 32 hours per calendar year for all roles under the coverage of this collective agreement. A minimum of 20 hours of professional development per annum or 60 hours across 3 years must be completed for roles requiring an Annual Practicing Certificate. These hours must be approved by the employer in accordance with the employer’s policies and procedures and taking into account operational and service delivery requirements. These hours may include completion of role-specific educational requirements (including PG Certificate and NZCHWCHW), attendance at meetings, seminars or conferences as well as undertaking study, research, projects or e-learning relevant to the employer’s business. All professional development hours must be recorded electronically in the approved system to ensure an accurate record of professional development hours completed.
