Common use of Apprentices and trainees Clause in Contracts

Apprentices and trainees. 14.1 Apprentices 14.1.1 Apprentices are the future of the industry and the parties reaffirm their commitment to the training of apprentices. Further they shall make every endeavour to make full time apprenticeships available with the Employer. 14.1.2 Where it is not possible to employ a full time apprentice, the Employer may hire apprentices/trainees from Group Training Companies. Once an apprentice/trainee from Group Training Company is engaged the Employer will consult with employee representatives over issues of safety, supervision and training provided to the apprentice/trainee. 14.1.3 In line with the commitments specified in sub-clause 7.10 “Women in the Industry”, the parties shall ensure that the appropriate support is provided to enable women successfully to complete apprenticeships. 14.1.4 It is agreed by the parties to this Agreement that all apprentices/trainees covered by this Agreement will continue to be paid for all time spent at trade school (including travel time allowance) and not be disadvantaged by any changes to any government policy on training, trainees or apprenticeships. 14.1.5 The Employer recognises that apprentices hired from Group Training companies have the same right to safety, supervision and training as any other apprentice. The Employer shall attempt to hire the apprentice on a long term basis and shall ensure that the quality of training provided during the hire is of a high standard.