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MECHANIC TRAINING PROGRAM. 7.1 Except as otherwise provided in this Article, employees shall be encouraged to learn the duties of other positions and every opportunity shall be afforded them to learn the work of such positions in their own time and during their regular working hours when it will not unduly interfere with the performance of their regularly assigned duties. The supervisory officer may arrange with the interested employees to exchange positions for the short temporary periods without affecting the rates of the employees concerned. 7.2 Although the selection of candidates for Mechanic "B" training will be by the Company, applications for consideration as such will be accepted from any employee of the Maintenance of Way Department. The following requirements will be given consideration when selecting candidates for training: (a) Candidates shall undergo assessment tests covering mathematics, mechanical aptitude and comprehension, and oral and written communication. (b) Machine Operators shall receive preference. (c) Candidates shall have a minimum of Grade 10 education or have knowledge and/or experience to the extent that they would have the equivalent of a Grade 10 education. Should an employee not possess such qualification, the Company may assist the employee in obtaining such equivalent education. (d) Employees accepted as Mechanics "B" in accordance with the above shall be appointed as such in seniority order in accordance with Company requirements. 7.3 Trainees will be advised of the results of examinations and appraisal of on-the-job performance. In the event progress is unsatisfactory he will be so advised in writing, and also of any action to be taken as a result of such unsatisfactory progress. 7.4 When a Trainee has successfully passed all the required examinations and tests, and has met all the requirements of the training, he will be given a letter by the Company certifying to this fact, and he will receive a Certificate of Completion. 7.5 The training contemplates four (4) years' duration. Each training year to include two (2) consecutive semesters. During each semester the Trainees will be required to attend approximately 50 hours of classroom instruction and receive related on-the-job training. Maximum use will be made of technical school facilities and instructors; however, Company facilities may be used and Company instructors may also be employed in addition to technical school instructors as required. During the portion of the training year when classes are not being held, Trainees will be required to accept assignments in the field which will enable them to acquire the necessary field training and experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of the various types of Work

MECHANIC TRAINING PROGRAM. 7.1 Except Par. 1. There shall be a Mechanic Training Program. The purpose of this program is to offer qualified trainees an opportunity to advance in the field of bus maintenance to a high level of proficiency. 2. This program is an on-the-job program. Routine assignments as well as training instruction will be delegated to trainees in this program. 3. Work assignments, shift hours, and areas of instruction will be decided by the–Training Manager. 4. Applications will be accepted from employees of the 5. There will be not less than twelve (12) trainees in the program at all times during the life of this agreement. Those trainees in the training program prior to April 1, 1979, shall continue under the rules and procedures, including pay rates, in effect at the time of their enrollment. Trainees in the training program shall, except as otherwise provided in this Articlesection, employees operate in accordance to the rules and procedures previously entered into between the parties. 6. Trainees will receive the Helper's rate for the first two Par. 7. A log or diary will be kept to record the assignments and duties performed by the trainees, including comments and observations of Supervisors and instructing Mechanics. The Director of Maintenance, or his designee will evaluate trainees at the end of ninety (90) days. Unsatisfactory progress will necessitate dismissal from the training program. Helpers unsuccessful in the training program will be returned to their former assignment with no loss of seniority or rights in the former classification. Evaluation of the trainees resulting in continuation in, or dismissal from, the program will take place every ninety (90) days until training has been completed. All trainees retain their rights to the grievance procedure. Par. 8. A joint committee composed of three (3) representatives each, for both the District and the Association shall be encouraged to learn the duties of other positions and every opportunity shall be afforded them to learn the work of such positions established in their own time and during their regular working hours when it will not unduly interfere conjunction with the performance of their regularly assigned duties. The supervisory officer may arrange with the interested employees to exchange positions for the short temporary periods without affecting the rates of the employees concernedthis training program. 7.2 Although the selection of candidates for Mechanic "B" training will be by the Company, applications for consideration as such will be accepted from any employee of the Maintenance of Way Department. The following requirements will be given consideration when selecting candidates for training: (a) Candidates shall undergo assessment tests covering mathematics, mechanical aptitude and comprehension, and oral and written communication. (b) Machine Operators shall receive preference. (c) Candidates shall have a minimum of Grade 10 education or have knowledge and/or experience to the extent that they would have the equivalent of a Grade 10 education. Should an employee not possess such qualification, the Company may assist the employee in obtaining such equivalent education. (d) Employees accepted as Mechanics "B" in accordance with the above shall be appointed as such in seniority order in accordance with Company requirements. 7.3 Trainees will be advised of the results of examinations and appraisal of on-the-job performance. In the event progress is unsatisfactory he will be so advised in writing, and also of any action to be taken as a result of such unsatisfactory progress. 7.4 When a Trainee has successfully passed all the required examinations and tests, and has met all the requirements of the training, he will be given a letter by the Company certifying to this fact, and he will receive a Certificate of Completion. 7.5 The training contemplates four (4) years' duration. Each training year to include two (2) consecutive semesters. During each semester the Trainees will be required to attend approximately 50 hours of classroom instruction and receive related on-the-job training. Maximum use will be made of technical school facilities and instructors; however, Company facilities may be used and Company instructors may also be employed in addition to technical school instructors as required. During the portion of the training year when classes are not being held, Trainees will be required to accept assignments in the field which will enable them to acquire the necessary field training and experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of the various types of Work