Professional Development, Training & Study Sample Clauses

Professional Development, Training & Study. Council supports the professional development of all employees and promotes training, skills developments and the progression towards and maintenance of formal qualifications, within budget and workload limitations. Traineeships, apprenticeships and cadetships are encouraged and utilised wherever possible. a) Council generally supports Study Leave of up to 3 hours per week being granted for studies relevant to Council duties and positions, provided that such does not interfere with Council operations significantly, excepting in the case of employees classified as “Trainee”, “Cadet” or “Apprentice” or in other specific circumstances where additional Study Leave may be granted by the CEO. b) Approval of Study Leave and expenses for Council Staff and prospective staff undertaking approved training, education courses, cadetships or scholarships shall be at the discretion of the CEO. Where study leave relates to the CEO, the Shire President shall approve such a request. c) The CEO may approve the reimbursement of the following expenses in respect to studies directly applicable to their duties subject to the successful completion of the relevant units of study or as negotiated with the CEO: - i) Enrolment fees ii) Higher Education Contribution Scheme iii) Costs in respect to books and materials, with the books to become the property of the Council at the completion of the subject should the CEO request. iv) Other related expenses as approved by the CEO. Where enrolment costs are significant (in excess of $1,000), the above fees and costs may be approved for upfront payment on the basis that they will be reimbursed to Council if a fail mark is received for the unit of study. Costs associated with senior employees Study Leave and expenses may form part of Salary Renewal negotiations with Council on an annual basis.