Progression for Speech Language Therapists (SLTs. (a) Progression through the salary steps for SLTs up to the top step for the relevant qualification maximum for that SLT shall be on an annual basis from the date of appointment, dependent on competent performance as attested by the principal;
(b) Notwithstanding clause 3.7.5(a), non-graduate SLTs shall, after two years on the second to top step and subject to competent performance as attested annually by the principal, receive one permanent unit. An SLT in possession of a unit at the time that they attain Q3+ status shall retain the salary unit, as they have already complied with the intention of this clause.
