Common use of Reclassification of an Employee Clause in Contracts

Reclassification of an Employee. a) Where an Employee requests a review of their current classification & seeks to be reclassified to a higher level within the structure, the Employer shall provide an response in writing with an outcome within 14 days of such request being made by the Employee. Skill Definition / Description Trades Assistant Means a person who does not hold a trades certificate or equivalent and under takes tasks ancillary to electrical work in accordance with his or her skills and training. Persons not qualified as a Tradesperson shall not perform the following work: • Installing pits unless under direct supervision of a tradesperson, • Installing conduits unless under direct supervision of a tradesperson, • Pulling cables unless under direct supervision of a tradesperson, • Rigger duties (including basic, intermediate and advanced Rigger duties), • Cutting to length and/or installing ducting or other cable unless under direct supervision of a tradesperson, • Low voltage jointing of pre-commissioned assets, • Duties that require a Trade qualification & Perform any work on an electrical apparatus. Tradesperson Means a person who has served the requisite apprenticeship or holds a Certificate of recognition as a tradesperson issued by an Australian apprenticeship authority or a Tradesman’s Certificate issued by the Local Electrical Trades Committee constituted under the Tradesman’s Rights Regulations Act 1946-1966 Lines Worker Means an employee who holds a relevant qualification and who is engaged in installing, maintaining, repairing, operating and patrolling electrical sub- transmission, and distribution systems Lines Worker (Transmission) Means an employee who holds a relevant qualification and who is engaged in construction and maintenance activities on electrical transmission systems Asset Inspector Means a person who holds a Cert II – Asset Inspection (or equivalent) qualification. The Employer will facilitate the process of recognition of prior learning (RPL) where required. Electrical Fitter Means an employee who holds an Electrical Fitting certificate of proficiency / relevant qualification and who is mainly engaged in making, fitting, or repairing electrical equipment, and who in the course of their work applies electrical knowledge, including the welding, fabrication, and erection of brackets and equipment associated with electrical installation work. Means a person who supervises or performs the actual electrical trade work, whether in a workshop or on site, of constructing, manufacturing, fitting, assembling, erecting, operating or repairing electrical articles Electrician ‘A Class’ Means an employee who holds a valid Electrical ‘A’ class (electricians license) qualification (Cert III) to carry out all electrical installation work in Victoria without supervision. Special Class Means an employee who holds an Electrical Fitting certificate of proficiency / relevant qualification or holds a valid Electrical ‘A’ class (electricians license or equivalent) qualification (Cert III) Cable Jointer Means a person performs the actual electrical work of installing, jointing and terminating electricity distribution cables. Cable Jointer Certificate lll Means an employee who holds a relevant Cert III (or equivalent) qualification in ESI cable jointing who performs the actual electrical work of installing, jointing and terminating electricity distribution cables. Responsible Person Means an employee who is in charge of a job site with two employees (direct employees of the Employer or any 3rd party labour engaged by the Employer) Worksite Leader Means an employee who is in charge of a job site of 3 and up to 10 employees (direct employees of the Employer or any 3rd party labour engaged by the Employer) Crew leader Means an employee who is in charge of a job site of 11+ employees (direct employees of the Employer or any 3rd party labour engaged by the Employer) Project Leader Means a person who leads a specific project & provides guidance and support to one or more teams working on a specific project. Team Leader Means a person who provides technical guidance and support to one or more teams under minimal supervision. Directs aspects of work for a defined group/s. Competency The specification of knowledge and skill and the application of that knowledge and skill to the standard of performance required in the workplace. Glove & Barrier Means a person who maintains energised high voltage distribution overhead electrical apparatus using high voltage live line glove and barrier methods Mains Cable Jointing Additional skillset - Means a person who has all required pre-requisites and been trained and assessed to Nationally accredited competencies including (field log book evidence) as competent in “Install & maintain de-energised LV Polymeric cables and “Install and maintain de-energised HV underground polymeric cables” and “Joint and maintain energised LV underground polymeric cables” – or equivalent. Multiple Occupancies / Group metering means more than one Occupancy connected to the same electrical installation Dual Trade The holder of more than one Certificate III (or equivalent) qualification, required by the Business. Competency Standard Unit, (or Unit of Competency) Competency standards are made up of a number of Competency Standard Units. These units describe a key function or role in a particular job function or occupation. Each unit identifies a discrete workplace requirement and includes the knowledge and skills that underpin competency, as well as language, literacy and numeracy and Occupational Health and Safety requirements. A competency standard unit is usually linked to one or more AQF qualifications. Established Procedures Formal arrangements of an organisation, enterprise or statutory authority of how work and safe systems of work are to be done. RSO Operator Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on: All distribution overhead and ground type substations, spur and SWER lines and associated apparatus excluding metal enclosed switchgear and underground cables DSO Operator Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on: All distribution overhead and field apparatus excluding metal enclosed switchgear and underground cables DS Operator Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on all distribution field apparatus including metal enclosed switchgear and underground cables ZSS Operator with restrictions Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on distribution feeder CB’s OR other limited apparatus as per the network authority issuer: ZSS Operator Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on all distribution and sub-transmission apparatus within zone substations TSF Operator Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on all distribution controlled feeder apparatus in Terminal Stations TS Operator Authorised to carry out high voltage switching, earthing and issue electrical access authorities on all Transmission and Sub Transmission apparatus in Terminal Stations Distribution Lineworker TRADES ASSISTANT – L1 (Labourer) Indicative tasks may include or be comparable to: • Cleaning & Painting • Basic pick & shovel civil operations • Rubbish removal & Yard duties • Pulling cable under direct supervision of a tradesperson and/or, • Basic labouring TRADES ASSISTANT – L2 In addition to those tasks outlined in Level 1, indicative tasks performed may include or be comparable to: • Cutting to length and/or installing ducting or other cable under the direction supervision of a tradesperson • Oil sample collecting • Exercising basic workshop or handy man skills ▪ Small concreting and form work jobs. TRADES ASSISTANT – L3 In addition to those tasks outlined in Level 2, indicative tasks may include or be comparable to: • Dogman duties • Heavy vehicle usage • Operation of lifting equipment • Meter reader • Store person.