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 sched...
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 27.1 The parties 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 the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Where any skill deficiencies are identified through the assessment process, the necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification.
27.3 Where possible training and skill development is to be carried out in normal working hours. It is agreed that the Employer will bear all costs associated with the provision of the training, including costs and material costs and the provision of the Employee's wages for the period of the training.
27.4 Any Employees elected as a workplace HSR will undertake a training course approved by the State or Territory Government and provided by the Employer within six weeks of being elected, at no cost to the Employee.
27.5 The Employer agrees that it will schedule training in the nationally accredited asbestos awareness training course 10279NAT Identification and Awareness of Asbestos Containing Materials. The training shall be booked and commenced within 3 months of the certification of this agreement, or within 3 months of the start of employment of each new employee, unless completed previously or unless otherwise agreed between the Parties.
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry.
30.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following:
(a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification.
(b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards.
(c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours.
(d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay.
(e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent 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 Employer.
(f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card).
(g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer.
(h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement.
(i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. Apprentices
(a) The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. They also recognise the importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry. Therefore, the Parties agree:
(i) if the Employer employs five (5) or more tradespersons in any one classification it undertakes to employ an apprentice(s) or make arrangements to host an apprentice from an agreed accredited group apprenticeship scheme.
(ii) if the Employer does not currently have an apprentice as provided for in paragraph (a), reasonable time and consideration of operational requirements shall be allowed to enable the Employer to comply with this clause. Further, the Parties acknowledge that there is currently a shortage of available apprentices and are committed to improving the ratio and completion rates of apprentices in the industry.
(iii) all apprentices must attend their official off-site apprenticeship training at a RTO that is acceptable to the apprentice and the Employer. The preferred RTOs are the established TAFE college network, the CFMEU Education and Training Unit, RTOs run by employer associations. Private RTOs may be used following consultation between the Parties.
(iv) 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.
(v) the Employer will actively encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of their skills (i.e. recognition of prior learning).
(vi) the Employer will use agreed accredited training providers to provide training as contemplated by this clause to Employees.
(vii) the Parties will consult on the development of training programs that are consistent with the following requirements:
(A) training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards.
(B) training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours.
(C) if an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay.
(D) appro...
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 18.1 The parties are committed to the promotion of a highly skilled industry that delivers ongoing employment opportunities and a world-class end 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.
18.2 The Employer agrees that it will, within seven (7) days of receiving a written request from an Employee, provide: each of which it is required to provide to the funding entity of Commonwealth funded building work in accordance with section 24(2) of the Code.
18.3 Nothing in this subclause requires the Employer to provide information in a manner that is inconsistent with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) or the FW Act.
18.4 Where possible training and skill development is to be carried out in normal working hours. It is agreed that no Employees will suffer loss of pay as a result of participating in training required by the Employer.
18.5 Any Employees elected as a workplace HSR will undertake a training course approved by the State provided by the Employer within six (6) weeks of being elected, at no cost to the Employee.
18.6 The Employer will implement a policy where all Employees will have their current skills assessed against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Where any skill deficiencies are identified through the assessment process, the necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification.
18.7 The Employer agrees that it will, within three (3) months of the commencement of this Agreement, schedule training in the nationally accredited asbestos awareness training course mentioned in 18.10 below, for each employee covered by this Agreement.
18.8 Further, the Employer agrees that it will within three (3) months of each new Employee commencing employment, ensure that the Employee successfully completes the nationally accredited asbestos awareness training course mentioned in clause 18.10 below.
18.9 The Employer will bear all costs associated with the provision of the training, including costs and material costs and the provision of the Employee's wages for the period of the training.
18.10 The course referred to in clause 18.8 above will be 10279NAT Identification and Awareness of Asbestos Containing Materials.
18.11 The Queensland Government Bu...
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. Commitment to Training 8.1 • Development of Training Program 8.2
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 15.1 The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Company a commitment to structured training and skill development is required.
a) Provide Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills through appropriately structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. NBCITC accredited) competency standards and curriculum and
b) Encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of skills including recognition of prior learning (RPL).
15.2 The Company will consult Employees in respect of appropriate training which:
a) Is consistent with Company business requirements
b) Is relevant to the needs and expectations of Employees.
c) May be taken either on or off the job
d) May be conducted when work cannot proceed e.g., due to inclement weather Any training costs for courses will be paid by the Company in accordance with guidelines agreed by the Company Consultative Committee or arising from workforce consultation. The Company will not be requested to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which is not approved.
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The Company will support Employees to further enhance their skills, where such enhanced skills may be successfully utilised by the Company or are part of a planned development program for the Employee. Employees who wish to enhance their skills should approach their supervisor in the first instance. Where the Company identifies that any improved skills are applicable and relevant to the Company, the Company may agree to meet some or all of the costs of such training. The costs for any training requested by the Company will be paid by the Company. Usually, such training will be conducted within the Employee’s normal working hours. However, where this is not possible or practical, the Employee will be paid for the time in which they attend company requested training at ordinary time rates.
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. The parties 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.
TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. It is recognised that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skill development is required. The importance of the apprenticeship system to the construction industry is also recognised. To this end:
