Studies Assistance. The Commission supports the principle of life-long learning and subject to the Studies Assistance Guidelines, employees will be encouraged to undertake tertiary study to improve their career development opportunities.
Studies Assistance. 26.1. All ongoing employees, and non-ongoing employees engaged for 12 months or longer, except participants of the Graduate program, Technical trainees and Cadets, are eligible to apply for studies assistance.
Studies Assistance. The Secretary may, under this clause and in accordance with relevant policy, determine that an ongoing employee is an “approved student” for the purposes of providing studies assistance. The Secretary will consider: the personal development needs of the employee; the financial resources, operational needs and corporate goals of the department; the effective work performance of the approved student; the length of the course; and the demonstrated requirements of the broader APS. An approved student may receive studies assistance for full time or part time studies, in the form of: paid leave; unpaid leave; and/or full or partial reimbursement of costs associated with studies. An approved student is entitled to paid leave to attend examinations and/or formal assessments requiring attendance held during normal hours of duty including reasonable travel time. Leave without pay for study purposes will count as service for all purposes other than annual leave and salary advancement if the approved student returns to the department following their study leave. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT The department is committed to ensuring that employees have the skills and knowledge they require to perform their duties, and supporting employee career development. The department will ensure that all employees have access to appropriate learning and development opportunities on work time. Managers and employees are responsible for: active participation in all aspects of the employee’s learning and development, including encouragement, support and the application of new skills and knowledge; understanding employee capability, including identifying strengths and reviewing individual needs; and providing regular feedback to each other on all aspects of the employee’s learning and development. Learning and development opportunities may include: experiential (on-the-job) learning and development activities; coaching and mentoring activities (exclusive of performance coaching); and formal off-the-job learning and development activities. Where an employee requires professional skills in order to perform their duties, the supervisor and the employee will agree a Learning and Development Plan in accordance with subclause I4.2 that facilitates the employee to maintain their professional development and skills. Employees will access at least 5% of their working hours for learning and development. Learning and development time will be scheduled in accordance with subclause F8.16 where applicabl...
Studies Assistance. 62.1. CASA may approve studies assistance involving financial assistance and/or paid leave where an employee’s proposed study is considered to be relevant to their current work duties or career aspirations within CASA and is not considered likely to impact adversely on operational requirements. Further information is provided for in the relevant policy.
Studies Assistance. 109 Where an employee undertakes formal studies, relevant to the business needs of the Department, the Secretary may approve studies assistance to a maximum amount of $5,000 per annum and study leave. 110 For more information on the Department’s studies assistance program, employees should consult the Department’s Studybank Guidelines.
Studies Assistance. The Secretary may, under this clause and in accordance with relevant policy, determine that an ongoing employee is an “approved student” for the purposes of providing studies assistance. The Secretary will consider: the personal development needs of the employee; the financial resources, operational needs and corporate goals of the department; the effective work performance of the approved student; the length of the course; and the demonstrated requirements of the broader APS. An approved student may receive studies assistance for full time or part time studies, in the form of: paid leave; unpaid leave; and/or full or partial reimbursement of costs associated with studies. Leave without pay for study purposes will count as service for all purposes other than annual leave if the approved student returns to the department following their study leave. Learning and development The department is committed to ensuring that employees have the skills and knowledge they require to perform their duties, and supporting employee career development. Employees and supervisors have a joint responsibility to ensure employees have the skills and knowledge to perform their role. The department will ensure that all employees have access to appropriate learning and development opportunities. The supervisor and employee will work together to develop a Learning and Development Plan in accordance with subclause H.4.2 that assists the employee to maintain their professional development and skills.
Studies Assistance. G4.1 The Secretary may, under this clause and in accordance with relevant policy, determine that an ongoing employee is an “approved student” for the purposes of providing studies assistance. The Secretary will consider:
Studies Assistance. XXXX may grant study assistance to a staff member to assist with courses of study whether or not leading to an award, at the discretion of the CEO. Assistance with courses of study may be granted where the following criteria are met:
Studies Assistance. The City of Port Xxxxxxx will contribute to a permanent full-time or permanent part-time employee's professional development and learning as follows:
Studies Assistance. 12.1 This clause provides an outline for the application of the Registry’s Studies Assistance Guidelines (People & Planning Advice No. 4). The Registry encourages employees to undertake and/or continue formal study in fields that contribute directly to the achievement of its corporate objectives.
