Common use of TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS Clause in Contracts

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to:Apprentices (a) The parties to this Agreement recognise If the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Employer employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1an apprentice(s) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . (b) If the Employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph (a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties Parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. (c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a RTO that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Employer. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)Parties. b(d) Providing employees The Employer is committed to providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c(e) Actively encouraging employees The Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d(f) Using The Employer will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to Employees. e(g) The parties Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • : (i) Training provided will be consistent with the companyEmployer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employeesEmployees, consistent with the skills development of each employee Employee and with applicable national competency standards. • . (ii) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • . (iii) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employeeEmployee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • . (iv) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Employer. (v) Training costs of courses approved by the company Employer will be met by the company. • Employer (e.g. White Card). (vi) The company Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees Employees which was not approved by the company. • Employer. (vii) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award Award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureAgreement.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Company, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Therefore the parties agree: a) If the Company employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . b) If the Company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a Registered Training Organisation (“RTO”) that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Company. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)parties. bd) Providing The Company is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; ce) Actively The Company will actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and df) Using The Company will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to employees. eg) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the companyCompany’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the companyCompany. • Training costs of courses approved by the company Company will be met by the companyCompany (e.g. Red Card). • The company Company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the companyCompany. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer W here a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate inv estigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. Apprentices The parties Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Therefore the Parties agree: (a) If the Employer employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1an apprentice(s) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . (b) If the Employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph (a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties Parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. (c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a RTO that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Employer. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)Parties. b(d) Providing employees The Employer is committed to providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c(e) Actively encouraging employees The Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d(f) Using The Employer will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to Employees. e(g) The parties Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • : (i) Training provided will be consistent with the companyEmployer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employeesEmployees, consistent with the skills development of each employee Employee and with applicable national competency standards. • . (ii) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • . (iii) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employeeEmployee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • . (iv) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Employer. (v) Training costs of courses approved by the company Employer will be met by the company. • Employer (e.g. White Card). (vi) The company Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees Employees which was not approved by the company. • Employer. (vii) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award Award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureAgreement.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five fiv e (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise recognize that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise agreement recognize the importance of the apprenticeship introduction of a traineeship system to the construction mobile crane industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV CFMEU and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise recognize and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. pay • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees employees, which was not approved by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award Award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix HE) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. a) The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees Accordingly the Company agrees to: (i) Provide Employees with the paid opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate appropriately structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum;curriculum and c(ii) Actively encouraging employees Encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. including recognition of prior learninglearning (RPL); and. c) The Company will consult Employees in respect of appropriate training which: (i) Is consistent with Company business requirements. (ii) Is relevant to the needs and expectations of Employees. d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an Any approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours costs for courses will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the companyCompany. • The company Company will not be asked requested to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees Employees which was is not approved by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union approved. e) All training will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss in paid time and any training conducted outside of ordinary hours will be paid for at overtime rates of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) Health and safety representative training Employees elected as health and safety representatives in accordance with applicable work health and safety legislation will undertake an agreed training course arranged by the Company within six weeks of being elected, at no cost to the Employee. This training will be provided by the Union, or another provider nominated by the Union. g) Asbestos and Silica awareness training (i) The parties Company agrees to schedule an agreed asbestos/silica awareness training course. It is agreed that this training will be provided by Creative Safety Initiatives (CSI) or another provider nominated by the Union. (ii) Training will be undertaken within three months of the commencement of this Agreement for each current Employee who has not already participated in the training; and (iii) within three months of a new Employee commencing employment. (iv) Training will be re-done every three years. h) Suicide Prevention Awareness The Parties recognise that suicide prevention of Employees in the importance construction industry is an important issue, and the Company agrees to provide agreed awareness training to Employees, including apprentices, however engaged, as a component of their sponsorship for, and implementation of, the Foundo Blue Program (considered best practice). i) Workplace Impairment Training/Procedure (i) The Company will provide, through the BTG Program, regular and on-going awareness, education and impairment training to all employees. (ii) Impairment awareness and policy information sessions will be delivered to all Employees and renewed every 5 years. (iii) An impairment awareness and policy information component will be developed and incorporated into employee contractor, labour hire and visitor induction prior to entering the site for the first time. (iv) Impairment awareness and policy information will also be provided in a variety of multimedia formats including posters, flyers and regular tool box meetings. (v) No Impairment testing of any kind, including drug and alcohol testing, will be undertaken until impairment awareness training has been undertaken by an Employee. (vi) Payment for the training will be paid in advance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futuretraining being held.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise Training and Related Matters 47.1 It is recognised that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industryindustry is also recognised. It To this end: (a) the Employer is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c(b) Actively encouraging employees the Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and; d(c) Using the Employer will use accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training Parties to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other parties.this clause to Employees; e(d) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the companyEmployer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employeesEmployees, consistent with the skills development of each employee Employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training ; (e) training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If ; (f) if an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employeeEmployee/s concerned shall will not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved ; (g) approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training Employer; (h) training costs of courses approved by the company Employer will be met by the company. • The company will not be asked Employer; (i) if the Employee undertakes training on an RDO, the Employee is entitled to meet take the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by RDO in lieu, before the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes next scheduled RDO falls. 47.2 In furtherance of the award objectives of clause 47.1, and this agreement. • Accredited members as a further initiative to enhance the employment and career path opportunities of the union Employees covered by this Agreement, the Parties will be allowed up continue to 5 days per yearfacilitate on-going training to improve work health and safety in the industry and to improve Employees work skills so as to advance progression to higher industry skill levels. 47.3 To support the cost of these training initiatives, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved the Employer will make weekly payments for each Employee covered by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise to the importance Construction Skills Training Centre (CSTC) to support that body’s continued training funding initiatives at the rate of $12.00 per week per Employee. 47.4 The Employer will encourage Employees to undertake health and wellbeing training in accordance with the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion provisions of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureclause 47.1.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five fiv e (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer W here a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV DCAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix HE) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Therefore the parties agree: a) If the Company employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . b) If the Company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a Registered Training Organisation (“RTO”) that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Company. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)parties. bd) Providing The Company is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; ce) Actively The Company will actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and df) Using The Company will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to employees. eg) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the companyCompany’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the companyCompany. • Training costs of courses approved by the company Company will be met by the companyCompany (e.g. Red Card). • The company Company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the companyCompany. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 24.1 The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves Company commits to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees 24.1.1 providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate appropriately structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum;; and c) Actively 24.1.2 encouraging employees Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition through Recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other partiesPrior Learning. e) 24.2 The parties Company will consult on the development Employees in respect of appropriate training programs which are which: 24.2.1 is consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the company’s Company business requirements, ; 24.2.2 is relevant to the work needs of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training Employees; 24.2.3 may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in job; 24.2.4 may be conducted outside normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, including at weekends; 24.3 Where, after consultation, a decision is made that Employees should undertake particular training, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss Company may direct Employees to attend such training provided that in scheduling the training the Company will take the reasonable needs of pay. • Approved the Employees into account. 24.4 Any training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours costs for courses meeting the above criteria will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met Company in accordance with guidelines agreed by the companyCompany Consultative Committee or arising from workforce consultation. • The company Company will not be asked requested to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees Employees which was is not approved in advance by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service Company. 24.5 Where training is undertaken outside normal working hours including weekends, Employees will not be paid for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union that time but will be allowed up entitled to 5 days per yeartake time off in lieu at a mutually agreed later time. Such time in lieu will be on the basis of an hour in lieu for each hour spent in training (including time in excess of one hour in total spent in travelling to and from the training venue). 24.6 As time spent at training activities is effectively working time, without loss the Company’s Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures, including policies and procedures concerning Drugs and Alcohol, apply in respect of payall training, to attend trade union educational courses conducted whether on or approved by off site. Employees undertaking training off-site are also representing the unioncompany and must act in accordance with the Company’s Code of Conduct and in a way that will ensure the good name and reputation of its Employees and the Company. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise Any breach of OHS requirements or the importance Code of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they Conduct and any inappropriate behaviour will fulfill be dealt with as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureserious misconduct.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided prov ided by the other parties.. STOSIUS CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD and the MBAV/CFMEU Certified Agreement 2002-2005 e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five fiv e (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer W here a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided prov ided by the other parties.. DUSK TO XXXX CONCRETE CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD and the MBAV/CFMEU Certified Agreement 2002-2005 e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided prov ided by the other parties.. M & S CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE and the MBAV/CFMEU Certified Agreement 2002-2005 e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Company, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Therefore the parties agree: a) If the Company employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . b) If the Company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a Registered Training Organisation (“RTO”) that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Company. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)parties. bd) Providing The Company is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; ce) Actively The Company will actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and df) Using The Company will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to employees. eg) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the companyCompany’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the companyCompany. • Training costs of courses approved by the company Company will be met by the companyCompany (e.g. Red Card). • The company Company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the companyCompany. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided prov ided by the other parties.. XXXXXX CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PTY LTD and the MBAV/CFMEU Certified Agreement 2002-2005 e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided prov ided by the other parties.. CONCRETE PLACEMENT TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD and the MBAV/CFMEU Certified Agreement 2002-2005 e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H). f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. Apprentices The parties Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Therefore the Parties agree: (a) If the Employer employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1an apprentice(s) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . (b) If the Employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph (a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties Parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. (c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a RTO that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Employer. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)Parties. b(d) Providing employees The Employer is committed to providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c(e) Actively encouraging employees The Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); andand Agreement 2020-2023 PART 3 - TYPES OF EMPLOYMENT AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT d(f) Using The Employer will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to Employees. e(g) The parties Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • : (i) Training provided will be consistent with the companyEmployer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employeesEmployees, consistent with the skills development of each employee Employee and with applicable national competency standards. • . (ii) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • . (iii) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employeeEmployee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • . (iv) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Employer. (v) Training costs of courses approved by the company Employer will be met by the company. • Employer (e.g. White Card). (vi) The company Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees Employees which was not approved by the company. • Employer. (vii) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award Award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureAgreement.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. Apprentices The parties Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who Therefore the Parties agree: (a) If the Employer employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake it undertakes to employ at least one (1an apprentice(s) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer . (b) If the Employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionprovided for in paragraph (a), reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer Employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties Parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. (c) All apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a RTO that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Employer. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, but private RTOs may be discussed at used if agreed to by the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)Parties. b(d) Providing employees The Employer is committed to providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c(e) Actively encouraging employees The Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d(f) Using The Employer will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to Employees. e(g) The parties Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • : (i) Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employeesEmployees, consistent with the skills development of each employee Employee and with applicable national competency standards. • . (ii) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • . (iii) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employeeEmployee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • . (iv) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Employer. (v) Training costs of courses approved by the company Employer will be met by the company. • Employer (e.g. White Card). (vi) The company Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees Employees which was not approved by the company. • Employer. (vii) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award Award and this agreement. • Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureAgreement.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 27.1 The parties recognise are committed to the promotion of a highly skilled industry that delivers ongoing employment opportunities and a world-class product through an efficient and safe construction process. To this end, the Employer agrees that appropriate training, including the engagement and training of apprentices, and skills development for the workforce will be provided during the term of this Agreement. 27.2 The Employer will implement a policy where all Employees will have their current skills assessed against those required in order the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to increase their work. Where any skill deficiencies are identified through the efficiency and productivity of assessment process, the company a significant commitment necessary training will be provided to structured attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. 27.3 Where possible training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industrybe carried out in normal working hours. It is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provisionthe Employer will bear all costs associated with the provision of the training, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable including costs and material costs and the employer to comply with this clause. Further, provision of the parties are committed to a strong ratio Employee's wages for the period of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16)training. b) Providing employees with 27.4 Any Employees elected as a workplace HSR will undertake a training course approved by the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards State or Territory Government and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other partiesEmployer within six weeks of being elected, at no cost to the Employee. e) 27.5 The parties Employer agrees that it will consult on schedule training in the development nationally accredited asbestos awareness training course 10279NAT Identification and Awareness of Asbestos Containing Materials. The training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will shall be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work booked and commenced within 3 months of the employeescertification of this Agreement, consistent with or within 3 months of the skills development start of employment of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on new Employee, unless completed previously or off unless otherwise agreed between the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct Parties. 27.6 The Employer agrees that it will schedule training in normal working hoursthe "Course in identification of crystalline silica containing material and the associated risks for workers in the construction industry”. • If an approved The training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs booked and commenced within 3 months of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training costs certification of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes Agreement, or within 3 months of the award start of employment of each new Employee, unless completed previously or unless otherwise agreed between the Parties. 27.7 The Employer agrees that it will schedule training in the nationally accredited Supporting positive mental health in the Construction Industry 11085NAT. The training shall be booked and this agreement. • Accredited members commenced within 3 months of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per yearcertification of this Agreement, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance within 3 months of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within start of employment of each new Employee, unless completed previously or unless otherwise agreed between the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureParties.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to:. a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It Company is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; cb) Actively encouraging The Company will actively encourage employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and dc) Using The Company will use agreed accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other partiesthis clause to employees. ed) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the companyCompany’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved Where the Company requires an employee to attend an approved training activities undertaken activity outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the companyCompany. In the event that the Company agrees at the request of an employee to pay for a training activity outside of hours the employee will not be entitled to be paid for the time spent undertaking the training activity. • Training costs of courses approved by the company Company will be met by the companyCompany (e.g. Red Card). • The company Company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the companyCompany. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreement. • Accredited members Where the Company agrees to an employee’s request to pay for a First Aid course out of hours the union employee will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels not receive an payment for the futuretime spent undertaking the course.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. It is agreed that every employer company party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer a company does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer company to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 1618). b) Providing employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c) Actively encouraging employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and d) Using training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV DCAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited training as provided by the other parties. e) The parties will consult on the development of training programs programs, which are consistent with the following: • ⮚ Training provided will be consistent with the company’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employees, consistent with the skills development of each employee and with applicable national competency standards. • ⮚ Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • ⮚ If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. • ⮚ Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or will, at the employee’s option, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • ⮚ Training costs of courses approved by the company will be met by the company. • ⮚ The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • ⮚ Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the award and this agreementAgreement. • ⮚ Accredited members of the union will be allowed up to 5 days per year, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved by the union. (see appendix HE) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the future.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties recognise It is recognised that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the company Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. Accordingly the parties commit themselves to: a) The parties to this Agreement recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industryindustry is also recognised. It To this end: (a) the Employer is agreed that every employer party to this Agreement who employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification shall undertake to employ at least one (1) apprentice or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed group apprenticeship scheme. Where an employer does not currently have an apprentice as per this provision, reasonable time shall be allowed to enable the employer to comply with this clause. Further, the parties are committed to a strong ratio of apprentices in the industry. Apprenticeship levels on a specific project may be discussed at the Project Pre-Commencement Conference (refer Clause 16). b) Providing employees providing Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills within relevant career path structures through appropriate structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. Construction Training Australia endorsed) competency standards and curriculum; c(b) Actively encouraging employees the Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning); and; d(c) Using the Employer will use accredited training providers accredited and acceptable to the parties. The CFMEU, MBAV and other employer associations are legitimately engaged in providing training Parties to industry and it is hereby agreed that all parties will properly recognise and accept the validity of nationally accredited provide training as provided contemplated by the other parties.this clause to Employees; e(d) The parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: • Training provided will be consistent with the companyEmployer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the employeesEmployees, consistent with the skills development of each employee Employee and with applicable national competency standards. • Training ; (e) training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. • If ; (f) if an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the employeeEmployee/s concerned shall will not suffer any loss of pay. • Approved ; (g) approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or willmay, at with the employee’s optionconsent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the company. • Training Employer; (h) training costs of courses approved by the company Employer will be met by the companyEmployer; (i) if the Employee undertakes training on an RDO, the Employee is entitled to take the RDO in lieu, before the next scheduled RDO falls. • The company will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by employees which was not approved by the company. • Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes In furtherance of the award objectives of clause 46.1, and this agreement. • Accredited members as a further initiative to enhance the employment and career path opportunities of the union Employees covered by this Agreement, the Parties will be allowed up continue to 5 days per yearfacilitate on-going training to improve work health and safety in the industry and to improve Employees work skills so as to advance progression to higher industry skill levels. To support the cost of these training initiatives, without loss of pay, to attend trade union educational courses conducted or approved the Employer will make weekly payments for each Employee covered by the union. (see appendix H) f) The parties to this Agreement recognise to the importance Construction Skills Training Centre (CSTC) to support that body’s continued training funding initiatives at the rate of $12.00 per week per Employee. The Employer will encourage Employees to undertake health and wellbeing training in accordance with the role that Apprentices/Trainees fulfill within the industry and, more importantly, a role that they will fulfill as trades persons following the conclusion provisions of the indentures. To this end the Victorian Building Industry Consultative Committee will investigate ways of enhancing employment prospects for Apprentice/Trainees. In addition it is agreed that, where appropriate, employers will use their best endeavours to employ Apprentices/Trainees in order to ensure appropriate trade persons levels for the futureclause 46.1.