Grade 3 Clause Samples
The 'Grade 3' clause typically defines a specific standard, quality, or classification level that must be met within a contract or agreement. In practice, this might refer to the grade of materials, workmanship, or performance required for a product or service, such as specifying that only Grade 3 lumber or components are acceptable for use in a construction project. By clearly establishing this benchmark, the clause ensures that all parties have a mutual understanding of the minimum acceptable quality, thereby reducing disputes and ensuring consistency in deliverables.
Grade 3. 8.3.1 A Grade 3 position is described as follows:
(i) The employee may work under limited supervision with checking related to overall progress.
(ii) An employee at this grade may be responsible for the work of others and may be required to co- ordinate such work.
(iii) An employee at this grade applies knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills. Usually work will be performed within routines, methods and procedures where some discretion and judgement is required.
8.3.2 Indicative tasks of a Grade 3 position are: Unit Element Information Handling Prepare new files Identify and process inactive files Record documentation movements Communication Respond to telephone, oral and written requests for information Draft routine correspondence Handle sensitive inquiries with tact and discretion Enterprise Clarify specific needs of client/other employees Provide information and advice Follow-up on client/employee needs Clarify the nature of a verbal message Identify options for resolution and act accordingly Technology Maintain equipment Train others in the use of office equipment Select appropriate media Establish document structure Produce documents Organisational Co-ordinate own work routine with others Make and record appointments on behalf of others Make travel and accommodation bookings in line with given itinerary Team Clarify tasks to achieve group goals Negotiate allocation of tasks Monitor own completion of allocated tasks Business Financial Reconcile accounts to balance Prepare bank reconciliations Document and lodge takings at bank Receive and document payment/takings Dispatch statements to debtors Follow-up and record outstanding accounts Dispatch payments to creditors Maintain stock control records
Grade 3. An employee at this grade is engaged to perform detailed administrative tasks and may be required to work without supervision, with general guidance on progress and outcomes sought. Responsibility for the organisation of the work of others may be involved. A Grade 3 position is described as follows:
(a) An employee at this grade applies knowledge with depth in some areas and a broad range of skills. There is a wide range of tasks, and the range and choice of actions required will usually be complex.
(b) An employee at this grade applies competencies usually applied within routines, methods and procedures where discretion and judgement is required, for both self and others.
(c) An employee at this grade is competent in all areas of the Grade 2 tasks as well as possessing strong Microsoft Office Skills and being able to act in the capacity of a relief team leader should such a position exist in the future. Indicative tasks of a Grade 3 position are: UNIT ELEMENT Information Handling • Categorise files • Ensure efficient distribution of files and records • Maintain security of filing system • Train others in the operation of the filing system • Compile report • Identify information source(s) inside and outside the organisation Communication • Receive and process a request for information • Identify information source(s) • Compose report/correspondence Enterprise • Provide information on current service provision and resource allocation within area of responsibility • Identify trends in client requirements Technology • Maintain storage media • Devise and maintain filing system • Set printer for document requirements when various setups are available • Design document format • Assist and train network users • Shut down network equipment Organisational • Manage diary on behalf of others • Assist with appointment preparation and follow up for others • Organise business itinerary • Make meeting arrangements • Record minutes of meeting • Identify credit facilities • Prepare content of documentation for meetings Team • Plan work for the team • Allocate tasks to members of the team • Provide training for team members Business Financial • Prepare financial reports • Draft financial forecasts/budgets • Undertake and document costing procedures
Grade 3. Education – a mix of High School degree or Associates Degree in a relevant field of higher learning applicable to the positions’ functional competencies. • Technical proficiency in a functional area and/or strong administrative skills with the ability to provide work direction to others such as work-study students. • Strong technical skills with the ability to learn and apply multiple Databases as required to perform specific work related to functional area. • Compiles and performs analysis of data in a pre-determined format for the creation of specific spreadsheets and in some cases makes preliminary recommendations to managers or others for use in the work unit. • Individual freedom to act is limited by use of procedural sequence based on situations encountered which require the use of established precedents with the ability and regular expectation to organize work at own discretion. • Work is subject to greater oversight by manager for accuracy and completeness than are Grade 4 positions. • Confronted with multiple choice situations and finds answers through prior experience/exposure by selecting the most appropriate choice for resolution. • Assist with or respond to concerns, issues, calls and/or questions of a rudimentary nature or from a predetermined menu before passed along to manager. • Work product is generally integrated into other work within department before passed along to manager for determination and final action. • Establishes communications with others to properly inform in a variety of relevant workplace matters as well as uses his/her professional interaction skills to assist others to resolve problems.
Grade 3. Account Clerk I (Inactive) Dietary Assistant (Inactive) Life Skills Aide (Inactive) Parking Division Cashier Receptionist Nursing Assistant (Inactive) Concessions Cook (Inactive) Police Records Clerk (Inactive) Beautician (Inactive) Medical Assistant (Inactive) Sr. Police Records Clerk (Inactive) Assistant Security Coordinator (Inactive) Lead Scalehouse Attendant (Inactive) Senior Public Service Clerk (Inactive) Housing Inspector (Inactive) Medical Transcriptionist (Inactive) Volunteer Coordinator (Inactive) Computer Operator (Inactive) Adult Day Care Program Coordinator (Inactive) Computer Operations Specialist (Inactive) Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager (Inactive) Appraiser/Code Enforcement Officer (Inactive) Electrical Inspector (Inactive) Facilities Security Officer (Inactive)
Grade 3. For the purposes of this Agreement, a Grade 3 employee shall mean an employee, who has undertaken sufficient training so as to enable him or her to perform work within the scope of this level in addition to the work of lower grades and who has been appointed by the Company to perform such work on a continuous basis. An employee at this level performs work to the level of their training and is:
10.3.1 Able to work from complex instructions and procedures.
10.3.2 Able to coordinate work in a team environment under general supervision.
10.3.3 Responsible for assuring the quality of their own work.
10.3.4 Possesses sound interpersonal and communication skills.
10.3.5 Licensed and/or certified to operate all appropriate materials handling equipment, e.g. forklift, mobile crane, carousel, etc.
10.3.6 May be required to perform the following tasks/duties: • Inventory and stores control. • VDU operation using intermediate keyboard skills to carry out stores work. • Routine maintenance of stores equipment and machinery.
Grade 3. An employee at this level will have proven and demonstrated skills that will allow the employee to perform effectively at this level. Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this grade may perform are the following: • Hand Deboning • Hand saw • Chiller/Freezer Stock Mover • Forklift Driver • Stock Mover • Distribution Packer/Loader • GEMS operator • Rehang Grader • Sorter, Forklift Operator • Live Hanging • Hanging at Rehang •
Grade 3. A School Assistant (Boarding House) Grade 3 will be responsible for the smooth and efficient management of a specific area of the Boarding House. Indicative duties may include: • Overseeing the total welfare of the students on a day to day basis • Managing higher level disciplinary matters or persistently challenging behaviours • Maintaining effective communication with the parents of the students • Supervising other school assistants in the Boarding House
Grade 3. An employee at this level will have proven and demonstrated skills that will allow the employee to perform effectively at this level. Indicative of the tasks which an employee at this grade may perform are the following. • Requires a South Australian boiler attendants certificate • Work includes all that is stated in Grades 1 and 2; • Ability to operate all plant and equipment on-site-, • General cleanliness and hygiene; • Product quality, safety and security, • Observance of company risk management standards; • Further training to enhance skills is required.
Grade 3. 4.1 Employees in this grade shall be capable of performing tasks, including those of the lower grades, using a more extensive range of skills and knowledge at a level higher than in Grade 2. They are responsible for their own work within a team environment subject to general supervision and direction within established routines, methods and procedures.
4.2 Employees will be graded at this level where the principal functions of their employment, as determined by the Company require the exercise of any one or more of the following skills:
Grade 3. 4.1 Employees in this grade shall be capable of performing tasks, including those of the lower grades, using a more extensive range of skills and knowledge at a level higher than in Grade 2. They are responsible for their own work within a team environment subject to general supervision and direction within established routines, methods and procedures.
4.2 Employees will be graded at this level where the principal functions of their employment, as determined by the Company require the exercise of any one or more of the following skills:
a) completing standardised documentation in the preparation and receipt of client items;
b) operating and holding licences for all appropriate materials handling equipment;
c) undertaking associated training in operating safety and preventative maintenance procedures in the service centre;
d) performing computer related tasks, within established routine methods and procedures. Examples include, but are not limited to, basic VDU operation and entry and retrieval of data from barcoding label and classification systems;
e) searching and retrieving;
f) performing periodic stock checks;
g) Performing courier duties (delivery and collection of items) provided necessary vehicle licences are obtained. This may include the operation of up to a rigid vehicle up to 13.9t G.V.M.
h) applying knowledge of service centre layout and functions (locations, volumes, frequencies and specific clients);
i) carrying out data entry, file maintenance and miscellaneous office tasks including:
i. applying knowledge of computer keyboard and function keys to enter and retrieve data through terminals following standard procedures and codes;
ii. operating switchboard, telex machines, typewriters and calculators; iii. maintaining mail register and records, paper based filing/records systems in accordance with set procedures including creating and indexing new files, distributing files.