Training and Development. 3.1 Authorities will develop local 'Workforce Development Plans (see Part 4.8),' closely linked to their service delivery plans, which will provide the focus for the establishment of training and development priorities. Training and development should be designed to meet the corporate and service needs of authorities both current and in the future, taking into account the individual needs of employees. Local schemes on training and development should enable authorities to attain their strategic objectives through development of their employees. Training and development provisions should be shaped to local requirements and take account of the full range of learning methods. Such an approach should enable access to learning for all employees. The needs of part time employees and shift workers need particular consideration.
3.2 Employees attending or undertaking required training are entitled to payment of normal earnings; all prescribed fees and other relevant expenses arising. Employees are also entitled to paid leave for the purpose of sitting for required examinations. When attending training courses outside contracted daily hours, part-time employees should be paid on the same basis as full- time employees. (Assistance for other forms of learning, for example that directed at individual development, will be locally determined). Some training can be very expensive and authorities may require repayment of all or part of the costs incurred should an employee leave the authority before a reasonable time period has expired. The authority's policy in this regard should be made explicit.
3.3 Objectives for training and development programmes should include the following: • To enable Councils to attain their strategic objectives via investment in their employees. • To promote equity of access to learning. • To encourage employees to develop their skills and level of responsibility to the maximum of their individual potential. • To widen and modernise the skills profile of employees to maximise their versatility, employability and so, job security. • To enable employees to raise productivity, quality and customer service in pursuit of sustainable improvement
3.4 Authorities should establish local partnership arrangements, to include recognised trade unions, to develop their local workforce development plans.
3.5 The NJC endorses partnership provision such as the "Return to Learn" scheme. Authorities and the recognised trade unions shall encourage and support empl...
Training and Development. 10.7.1 Employees will undertake training as required by the Employer to ensure they have the skills and competencies needed to perform all of the tasks required. In particular, employees are expected to complete the Peri Peri Uni online training curriculum within three months of the commencement of employment and, thereafter, undertake refresher training each twelve months.
10.7.2 The Employer will meet the costs of training that it directs employees to undertake.
10.7.3 Employees are required to teach work skills and procedures to other employees, as and when required by the Employer.
10.7.4 From time to time, the Employer may conduct employee briefings for the mutual benefit of the Employer and its employees. Employees are expected to attend such briefings, unless they have reasonable grounds for not doing so.
Training and Development. 14.1 The parties are committed to, and acknowledge the mutual benefit to the employer and employee of planned human resource development and the provision and participation in relevant development opportunities (including accredited training).
14.2 The parties acknowledge that value is created for employees, agencies, and the public by building employee capability and by investing in the development of skills and capabilities that will support a continually changing public sector environment, career opportunities, flexibility and responsiveness to client and agency needs and the reputation of the public sector as an employer of choice.
14.3 The parties acknowledge that agencies will continue to implement the principles contained in the Guideline for Planned Human Resource Development and the Guideline for Individual Performance Development issued by the CPSE (or other such guidelines as may be issued by an agency).
Training and Development. Section 18.1 The City and AFSCME Local 1180 agree that well-trained, knowledgeable Employees are an asset to the City. Responsibility for assessing training needs for improved performance and/or career growth is shared by the Employee and the Employer. After Employee development and department needs have been assessed; budget constraints have been considered; and training areas identified, on-the-job- training, internal training programs, external training, or educational programs may be utilized to meet those needs. Employees will be notified of training opportunities consistent with the mission and goals of the IT/IS Department; the type of training opportunity available; current or anticipated duties and responsibilities; Employee availability; and response time and funding.
Section 18.2 Employees may be required to change their work hours in order to accommodate time spent while training so not to incur overtime. Training shall be considered time worked in accordance with the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Internal or external training in lieu of performing project or day to day operational duties must have advance approval from the Employee’s immediate supervisor. The supervisor will be responsible to evaluate the impact of service levels.
Section 18.3 When an Employee applies for and is denied training, upon written request of the Employee, the reasons for the denial shall be stated in writing. Denial of training requests shall be considered non-grievable.
Training and Development. The Employer and the Union recognize the importance of employee training and development as an element of productivity and quality improvement. Employee training and development is regarded as an investment rather than a cost and the parties seek to expand as well as develop employee skills through training initiatives.
Training and Development. The parties agree that training is encouraged and makes for good, sound management. The parties also agree that training is an on-going program and must be planned. To best accomplish this aim, we believe that an Employer/Union committee can plan and develop a sound, on-going program to provide the skills necessary for Employees to become more proficient and efficient in their jobs.
A. The parties agree that Employees shall be notified (posted on bulletin boards) by the Employer and encouraged to participate in training and development programs. The Employer shall notify the Union of all existing training programs. The Employer shall meet and confer with the Union at least once annually to jointly identify job-related training needs and to formulate programs to meet such needs.
B. All training and development which the Employer requires of an Employee shall be conducted during working hours. When such training or development falls outside of the Employee's normal work hours, the Employee's normal work hours may be adjusted so as to accommodate the time spent in training or development. The adjustment in work hours shall not be construed to be working a split shift.
C. A regular Employee shall be permitted to request attendance in a training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars and the Employer shall approve such a request if the following conditions are met:
1. The training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars meets the approval of the Employer, is related to the Employee's job, and will improve the Employee's skills to meet the needs of the Employer.
2. Attendance in the training program, course of instruction, conferences or seminars will not disrupt the normal operations of the Employer.
3. Funds are available.
4. Upon satisfactory completion of courses of instruction or training programs approved by the Employer, the Employer shall reimburse the Employee for the cost of tuition, books, and supplies, as applicable, provided any textbooks paid for by the government remain its property.
5. Due consideration has been given to other candidates to attend the training program, course of instruction, conference or seminar.
D. The Employer shall inform affected Employees of new work procedures which relate directly to their work.
E. Subject to the conditions of paragraphs C.1. and C.2. above, and if sufficient funds are not available, the Employee may be permitted to participate at the Employee's own expense in training pro...
Training and Development. Training and development to meet both the individual needs of employees and the service needs of employers should be placed firmly in the forefront of delivery plans. Employers and recognised unions shall co-operate to establish and implement local schemes on training and development. All training and development provision should be planned, delivered and monitored on the basis of equality of access for all, including part-timers. Resources for training and development should be shared equitably across all categories of staff. A skills audit will assist in establishing an overview of local training needs. The JNC endorses the target set out in Annex 7 of the “Transforming Youth Work Resourcing Excellent Youth Services” that local services in England should devote between 2% and 5% of the youth work budgets in training and development. Whilst this Agreement does not cover youth work in Wales, the JNC nevertheless endorses a similar target for youth work providers in Wales. The JNC recommends that workers attending or undertaking approved training and/or development are entitled to payment of normal earnings, all prescribed fees and other relevant expenses arising.
Training and Development. 28.01 The Board will attempt to provide appropriate and ongoing professional training and development within available resources to all bargaining unit members. Such training will be implemented in consultation with the Bargaining Unit.
Training and Development. 1 The employee is entitled to the personal development and training required to enable him to perform his job adequately.
Training and Development. The Employer and the Union recognize the need for training and development of employees in order to ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided and employees are afforded the opportunity to develop their skills and potential. Information about in-service training opportunities for employees will be posted on the designated bulletin boards and at each regional office of the Employer.
