Common use of Recognition of Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Recognition of Qualifications. 33.1 An Education Assistant who holds a relevant qualification upon commencement of employment will progress an increment point within their relevant classification, effective on the date of employment. Where an Education Assistant is appointed at a higher increment point, clauses 33.2 and 33.3 shall not apply. 33.2 An Education Assistant who obtains a relevant qualification after commencement of their employment will progress an increment point within their relevant classification. This provision will only be applicable upon the completion of one qualification. 33.3 An Education Assistant who obtains a relevant qualification will move to the next increment point in that classification after the presentation of the certificate to the Employer. An Education Assistant’s increment date for the purposes of progression will change to the date of presentation of the qualification. 33.4 Where an Education Assistant through no fault of their own is unable to produce confirmation of a qualification for the purposes of sub clause 33.3, the Employer will recognise the qualification from the date of notification of the qualification to the Employer, subject to the Employee providing evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that the qualification is held or has been obtained. 33.5 Notwithstanding the above an Education Assistant (Special Needs) will not move an increment on the completion of a qualification.

Recognition of Qualifications. 33.1 An Education Assistant who holds a relevant qualification upon commencement of employment will progress an increment point within their relevant classification, effective on the date of employment. Where an Education Assistant is appointed at a higher increment point, point clauses 33.2 and 33.3 shall not apply. 33.2 An Education Assistant who obtains a relevant qualification after commencement of their employment will progress an increment point within their relevant classification. This provision will only be applicable upon the completion of one qualification. 33.3 An Education Assistant who obtains a relevant qualification will move to the next increment point in that classification after the presentation of the certificate to the Employer. An Education Assistant’s increment date for the purposes of progression will change to the date of presentation of the qualification. 33.4 Where an Education Assistant through no fault of their own is unable to produce confirmation of a qualification for the purposes of sub clause 33.3, the Employer will recognise the qualification from the date of notification of the qualification to the Employer, subject to the Employee providing evidence that would satisfy a reasonable person that the qualification is held or has been obtained. 33.5 Notwithstanding the above an Education Assistant (Special Needs) will not move an increment on the completion of a qualification.