Learning & Development. 10.1 The manager of the combined team should be able to access development opportunities for staff they manage across the two councils. Funding will normally sit with the employing council unless exceptional circumstances prevail where funding is identified or ring fenced for specific service areas and/or staff groups.
10.2 The council’s plan is to offer shared senior management training, and corporate training opportunities to all staff going forward from one shared Learning and Development platform. This will ensure consistency and quality of training across both organisations in the future and deliver best value for money.
Learning & Development a. Competency Based Training The implementation of competency-based training is expected to provide employees with a structured career path by consistent and fair means to meet the skill needs of the business. This also means that the opportunity to train to a higher classification is subject to the needs of the business at any time.
Learning & Development. 13.1 In accordance with clause 11 of this Agreement the Nature Parks and employee shall implement a learning and development program consistent with:
(a) The current and future skill needs of the organisation.
(b) The size, structure and nature of the operations of the organisation.
(c) The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Xxxxxxx Island Nature Parks through courses conducted by accredited educational institutions and providers.
Learning & Development. 33.1 Compass Group is committed to training and developing all employees to achieve and maintain a high standard of job competence and personal satisfaction. Training and development opportunities will be focused on enhancing skills, knowledge and attitudes in line with the current and future needs of the business. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to: • Ensuring all employees receive induction and job skills training in line with their position and legislation. • Ensuring all training programs are designed and delivered by a competent trainer. • Ensuring that all training is planned, implemented, monitored and assessed to ensure that it meets business needs and defined objectives. • Ensuring that all employees have a personal development plan when training and development needs have been identified through the appraisal process. • Ensuring that, where possible, our training programs are aligned with national standards. • Providing educational assistance to employees as part of their personal development where agreed as part of the succession planning requirements of the business. • Providing the business with a competitive advantage in the marketplace through innovative learning and development strategies. Such training may include, but is not limited to: Induction, Food Safe, OH&S, Customer Service, First Aid, Computer, Brand Training, Merchandising, Grievance Officer, Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, Food specific (i.e. sandwich making, Asian cuisine, etc.) Training may be undertaken either on or off the job and if the training is undertaken during ordinary working hours the employee concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. Where training is undertaken outside ordinary hours, payment shall be at the appropriate overtime rates. The company will advise employees when training will be conducted. Any cost associated with standard fees for prescribed courses and prescribed textbooks incurred with the undertaking of training shall be reimbursed by the Company upon production of evidence of such expenditure. Travel costs incurred by an employee undertaking training in accordance with this clause, which exceed those normally incurred in travelling to and from work, shall be reimbursed by the Company.
Learning & Development. 33.1 Eurest is committed to training and developing all employees to achieve and maintain a high standard of job competence and personal satisfaction. Training and development opportunities will be focused on enhancing skills, knowledge and attitudes in line with the current and future needs of the business. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to: Ensuring all employees receive induction and job skills training in line with their position and legislation. Ensuring all training programs are designed and delivered by a competent trainer. Ensuring that all training is planned, implemented, monitored and assessed to ensure that it meets business needs and defined objectives. Ensuring that all employees have a personal development plan when training and development needs have been identified through the appraisal process. Ensuring that, where possible, our training programs are aligned with national standards. Providing educational assistance to employees as part of their personal development where agreed as part of the succession planning requirements of the business. Providing the business with a competitive advantage in the marketplace through innovative learning and development strategies. Such training may include, but is not limited to: Induction, Food Safe, OH&S, Customer Service, First Aid, Computer, Brand Training, Merchandising, Grievance Officer, Certificate IV in Workplace Training & Assessment, Food specific (i.e. sandwich making, Asian cuisine, etc.) Training may be undertaken either on or off the job and if the training is undertaken during ordinary working hours the employee concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. Where training is undertaken outside ordinary hours, payment shall be at the employee's ordinary rate for all training. Any cost associated with standard fees for prescribed courses and prescribed text books incurred with the undertaking of training shall be reimbursed by Eurest upon production of evidence of such expenditure. Travel costs incurred by an employee undertaking training in accordance with this clause, which exceed those normally incurred in travelling to and from work, shall be reimbursed by Eurest.
Learning & Development. In accordance with clause 11 of this Agreement, the Nature Parks and Employees shall implement a learning and development program consistent with: The current and future skill needs of the Nature Parks. The size, structure and nature of the operations of the Nature Parks. The need to develop vocational skills relevant to the Nature Parks through courses conducted by accredited educational institutions and providers. Succession Planning. Learning and development for Employees will be identified through the performance development process and through day to day management of the Employee. If development is undertaken during ordinary working hours (rostered hours or course duration), the Employee concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. Where development is pre-paid by the Nature Parks, the Employee shall repay the cost if they fail to complete or pass the program/course. Additional travel costs incurred by an Employee undertaking a learning and development activity in accordance with this clause which exceed those normally incurred in travelling to and from work shall be reimbursed by the Nature Parks. This reimbursement will only apply where a Nature Parks vehicle is not available to be used. Employees who are required to travel outside of working hours (rostered hours or course duration) will be paid up to 2 hours for travel or be granted up to 2 hours’ Time in Lieu (TIL) (dependant on location travelling to). This payment will be made for only one forward journey and one return journey for the period of learning and development. When an Employee participates in non-compulsory training, information sessions and meetings of less than 2 hours duration, the Employee shall be paid only for the time of attendance.
Learning & Development. Staff Learning & Development will be directly linked to the Performance Review processes currently utilised throughout Council.
Learning & Development a. We take your learning and development seriously. It is important to us that we support your ongoing learning and that you maintain the knowledge and skills needed to perform your role.
b. If Australian Unity requires you to undertake additional learning or study that is essential for the effective operation of the business or the delivery of quality home care and disability services, Australian Unity will fully fund the cost of this training and ensure that you are paid at the applicable rate of pay for the time you engage in these activities.
c. If you are required to attend compulsory training or a compulsory work related meeting in person, you will be paid your ordinary time pay rate for the length of the training or meeting, or a minimum of one (1) hour ordinary time pay rate if the meeting is less than one (1) hour in duration.
d. If you are required to complete online training, you will be paid your ordinary time pay rate for the length of the training. Overtime provisions do not apply unless agreed with or directed by your manager prior to completing the training.
e. In the spirit of collaboration and team work and subject to your qualifications, experience or fitness, you are required to perform all of the tasks of your position including those tasks that are incidental or of a lower classification to the main function of your position. Maintaining mandatory skill levels for your position
f. You are responsible for maintaining and upgrading your skills in line with the requirements of your position.
g. You have a personal responsibility to ensure you attend all required training so you maintain your professional knowledge and skills and so that Australian Unity can meet its regulatory and statutory responsibilities.
