SCHEDULE 27- TIME OFF FOR TRAINING POLICY
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ABOUT THIS POLICY
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We are committed to developing the skills of our employees and recognise that training can benefit us and our staff. Staff should receive training appropriate to their role, subject to business need, operational and budgetary considerations. Eligible employees also have a statutory right to request time off work for study or training. The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework within which we can consider those requests.
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No-one who requests time off under this policy will be subjected to any detriment or lose any career opportunities as a result.
1.4
This policy does not form part of any employee's contract of employment and we may amend it at any time.
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WHO IS COVERED BY THIS POLICY?
2.1
This policy applies to employees. It does not apply to agency workers, consultants or self-employed contractors.
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Some employees aged 18 or under are subject to special laws on education and training, and may not be covered by this policy, depending on their age and qualifications. Further information about training for young employees is available from your Line Manager.
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PERSONNEL RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS POLICY
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Our board of directors (the board) has overall responsibility for the effective operation of this policy and for ensuring compliance with the relevant statutory framework. Day-to-day responsibility for operating the policy and ensuring its maintenance and review has been delegated to the General Manager. Managers have a specific responsibility to ensure the fair application of this policy and all members of staff are responsible for supporting colleagues and ensuring its success. Managers are responsible for identifying and monitoring staff training and development needs on an ongoing basis. Employees who wish to undertake any form of training relevant to their role should raise the matter informally with their managers in the first instance.
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WHEN CAN STAFF REQUEST TIME OFF TO TRAIN?
4.1
To be eligible to make a formal request under this policy, you must:
(a) be an employee;
(b) have worked for us continuously for 26 weeks at the date your request is made;
(c) have made no previous formal requests under this policy in the last 12 months.
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We will ignore the fact that a request was made less than 12 months ago in the following circumstances:
(a) if we agreed to the earlier request but the training was cancelled or you were unable to start it because of unforeseen circumstances that were not your fault; or
(b) if you withdrew the earlier request because it was not valid.
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