24Training and Continuous Professional Development Sample Clauses

24Training and Continuous Professional Development. The Official Agency agrees to provide appropriate training, including induction training for staff performing official controls enabling them to undertake their duties competently and to carry out official controls and other official activities in a consistent manner, in line with Article 5(4)(a) and Chapter I, ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇ of Regulation (EU) 2017/625. While the provision of training is the primary responsibility of the Official Agency, the Authority may provide training interventions where the Official Agency has highlighted areas where training is required. The Authority agrees to facilitate networking and collaboration with other Official Agencies to assist in improving knowledge in such areas. Training needs for official control staff will be identified by the Official Agency. These training needs shall form part of the annual training plans be completed by the Official Agency, which should include details of appropriate training to be provided to staff listed in Schedule 3. The Official Agency agrees to maintain training records for each member of staff involved in official controls and/or other official activities that are within the remit of this Service Contract. The Authority agrees to provide training and e-learning resources for official control staff. These resources will aim to: (a) Inform staff performing official controls and/or other official activities on the requirements of existing and new/revised legislation (b) Disseminate and clarify the application of guidance material (c) Facilitate standardised approaches to official controls and other official activities to ensure a consistent understanding and application of existing and new/revised legislation, guidance or procedures. Following any training resource provided by the Authority, the Official Agency agrees to support participants in using e-learning resources, disseminating knowledge or skills acquired and encourage the application of learning gained. The Authority co-ordinates participation for Irish Official Agency staff on training courses run by the European Commission in the EU ‘Better Training for Safer Food’ (BTSF) training programme. The Official Agency agrees to support participants in disseminating knowledge or skills acquired and encourage the application of learning gained through BTSF training programmes. The Official Agency agrees to ensure that staff carrying out official controls and/or other official activities are kept up to date in their area of competence. The Offici...
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  • Training and Professional Development 11.1 The Employer will develop and maintain an employee training and development plan and provide such plan to the Union upon request. Staff training is intended to provide an opportunity for classified staff employees for training sponsored by the University Training and Development and the UW Medical Centers Organizational Development and Training. Education/Professional Leave is intended to facilitate employee access to continuing education opportunities. Training and educational/professional leave may be used for the purpose of improving job performance, maintaining and increasing proficiency, preparing staff for greater responsibility, or increasing promotional opportunities within the framework of staff positions available at the University. 11.2 Any release time for training for employees accepted for such classes shall be in accordance with the Executive Order (currently No. 52) governing this matter. In the event that two or more employees request the same training period and supervision must limit the number of persons who may participate at one time due to work requirements, the selection will be made on a mutually agreeable basis within the department. 11.3 The training program is a proper subject for discussion by either departmental or University-wide Joint Union/Management Committees. 11.4 If the Employer requires an employee to receive training, reimbursement will be provided in accordance with the University travel rules. Employee attendance at Employer required training, either during or outside working hours, will be considered time worked and compensated in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 11.5 Employee attendance at training not required by the Employer and not covered by Executive Order 52, either on approved leave from or outside of working hours, will be voluntary and not considered time worked.

  • Professional Development 9.01 Continuous professional development is a hallmark of professional nursing practice. As a self-regulating profession, nursing recognizes the importance of maintaining a dynamic practice environment which includes ongoing learning, the maintenance of competence, career development, career counselling and succession planning. The parties agree that professional development includes a diverse range of activities, including but not limited to formal academic programs; short-term continuing education activities; certification programs; independent learning committee participation. The parties recognize their joint responsibility in and commitment to active participation in the area of professional development.

  • Professional Development Leave A. Policy. Professional development leave shall be made available to employees who meet the requirements set forth below. Such leaves are granted to increase an employee's value to the University through enhanced opportunities for professional renewal, educational travel, study, formal education, research, writing, or other experience of professional value, not as a reward for service.

  • Continuing Professional Development If, during the life of the Agreement, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is introduced for plumbers, all time spent in complying with the CPD obligations will be the responsibility of each plumber.

  • Professional Development and Training The Company shall pay for or reimburse the Executive for any reasonable professional development or training.