Common use of Vocational Training Subsidy Clause in Contracts

Vocational Training Subsidy. (a) All RMOs who confirm their acceptance and remain in a vocational training program will be entitled to the payment of a vocational training subsidy of $3,670 per annum from 1 July 2018. This allowance will remain linked to the wages increase and will increase annually as follows: increase by 2.5% on 1 July 2019 and further increase by 2.5% on 1 July 2020. (b) The subsidy will be paid as a fortnightly allowance, with payment to commence from the first day of the pay period following the date of the RMO’s acceptance onto the training program. The RMO is to provide satisfactory evidence of their acceptance as a vocational trainee with one of the specialty colleges. Backdating will not exceed a period of three months from the provision of evidence unless in exceptional circumstances. (c) Where a RMO ceases to participate in a vocational training program they will advise their employer in writing of their change in status within 7 days of ceasing to be a vocational trainee. All overpayments made as a result of non-compliance with this clause will be fully recoverable by the employer. (d) The subsidy is paid in recognition of the high cost of college membership, exam and course fees necessary to complete vocational training requirements in various specialty areas.

Vocational Training Subsidy. (a) All RMOs who confirm their acceptance and remain in a vocational training program will be entitled to the payment of a vocational training subsidy of $3,670 per annum from 1 July 2018. This allowance will remain linked to the wages increase and will increase annually as follows: increase by 2.5% on 1 July 2019 2019, increase by 2.5% on 1 July 2021, and a further increase by 2.5% on 1 July 2020January 2022. (b) The subsidy will be paid as a fortnightly allowance, with payment to commence from the first day of the pay period following the date of the RMO’s acceptance onto the training program. The RMO is to provide satisfactory evidence of their acceptance as a vocational trainee with one of the specialty colleges. Backdating will not exceed a period of three months from the provision of evidence unless in exceptional circumstances. (c) Where a RMO ceases to participate in a vocational training program they will advise their employer in writing of their change in status within 7 days of ceasing to be a vocational trainee. All overpayments made as a result of non-compliance with this clause will be fully recoverable by the employer. (d) The subsidy is paid in recognition of the high cost of college membership, exam and course fees necessary to complete vocational training requirements in various specialty areas.