Common use of Training and Certification Clause in Contracts

Training and Certification. The College reserves the right to require bargaining unit employees to participate in training which the College deems necessary to keep employees competent in the most modem and up-to-date public safety methods or that is required by law. The College shall pay the full cost of any such training. Training required by the College for bargaining unit members to maintain their qualifications and to properly perform their duties shall be provided by the College at the College's expense. If it is necessary to provide such training outside of normal work hours, overtime shall be paid for such hours of actual training. In instances where such training must be scheduled outside of normal working hours, the supervisor shall consult with the members of the bargaining unit to determine the most convenient training schedule within the confines of training availability and shall schedule the training accordingly. Once the training is so scheduled, attendance shall be mandatory. The College shall provide training in the safe and proper use of all equipment issued to bargaining unit members for use in the performance of their duties. Further, training shall be provided when new performance standards or methods are initiated. Bargaining unit employees who obtain a work related certification which is beyond the basic requirements of the employee's position; which adds, in the judgment of the College, value to that employee's service to the College; and which is approved and designated for supplemental pay in advance by the College shall receive a $.30 per hour pay supplement, added to base pay, for up to a maximum of two (2) such certifications so attained, and shall continue to receive such supplement as long as the certification remains valid and work- related and beyond the basic requirements of the employee's position. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The College and Union agree and acknowledge that the basic requirements for some positions have changed (i.e. Police Officers). No additional compensation will be granted for obtaining / maintaining the basic requirements of being a Police Officer. However, all bargaining unit members who are currently receiving additional compensation for training/certifications prior to the effective date of this agreement will continue to receive said compensation, up to a maximum of two (2) certifications, as long as the certifications remain valid.

Training and Certification. The College reserves the right to require bargaining unit employees to participate in training which the College deems necessary to keep employees competent in the most modem modern and up-to-date public safety methods or that is required by law. The College shall pay the full cost of any such training. Training required by the College for bargaining unit members to maintain their qualifications and to properly perform their duties shall be provided by the College at the College's expense. If it is necessary to provide such training outside of normal work hours, overtime shall be paid for such hours of actual training. In instances where such training must be scheduled outside of normal working hours, the supervisor shall consult with the members of the bargaining unit to determine the most convenient training schedule within the confines of training availability and shall schedule the training accordingly. Once the training is so scheduled, attendance shall be mandatory. The College shall provide training in the safe and proper use of all equipment issued to bargaining unit members for use in the performance of their duties. Further, training shall be provided when new performance standards or methods are initiated. Bargaining unit employees who obtain a work related certification which is beyond the basic requirements of the employee's position; which adds, in the judgment of the College, value to that employee's service to the College; and which is approved and designated for supplemental pay in advance by the College shall receive a $.30 per hour pay supplement, added to base pay, for up to a maximum of two (2) such certifications so attained, and shall continue to receive such supplement as long as the certification remains valid and work- related and beyond the basic requirements of the employee's position. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The College and Union agree and acknowledge that the basic requirements for some positions have changed (i.e. Police Officers). No additional compensation will be granted for obtaining / maintaining the basic requirements of being a Police Officer. However, all bargaining unit members who are currently receiving additional compensation for training/certifications prior to the effective date of this agreement will continue to receive said compensation, up to a maximum of two (2) certifications, as long as the certifications remain valid.