Common use of VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION Clause in Contracts

VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND EDUCATION. 26.1 Purpose of this clause The provisions of this clause have the purpose of enhancing the ability of each Employee to realise their full potential and to contribute in accordance with operational requirements towards the improved efficiency, reliability and competitiveness of the Company's operations. 26.2 Training standards and qualifications Vocational training and education provided to Employees shall be in accordance with the relevant requirements of the Company Training Packages as endorsed by the Australian Qualifications Framework or other endorsed training packages such as for example, the national engineering training package in the case of trade related training and lead to nationally recognised qualifications. 26.3 Application of training Consistent with the abovementioned, competency-based training and education including related processes such as the use of standards and assessment will be utilised for a variety of purposes including selection and recruitment, entry level training such as traineeships and trade apprenticeships as well as skill enhancement and promotional opportunities and the formal recognition of skills previously obtained but not recognised for new and existing Employees. Such processes shall not be utilised in a negative manner such as for disciplinary purposes. 26.4 Training delivery