Common use of TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS Clause in Contracts

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 This clause covers training and related matters not covered by clause 14.8. 31.2 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.3 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 This clause covers training and related matters not covered by clause 14.8. 31.2 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.3 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay.working (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 The Parties to this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the followingfollowing conditions: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law. 31.3 To provide any training dealing with nationally recognised formal qualifications contemplated by this clause 0, the Employer will use: (a) an RTO funded by the Victorian Building and Construction Industry Training Fund; or (b) an Industry RTO as defined in clause 31.4; or (c) a TAFE. 31.4 For the purposes of this clause, an Industry RTO is an RTO or a TAFE that meets the following criteria: (a) Training and assessment in the relevant qualification or accredited short course is delivered in accordance with the National Competency Standards or industry State-based competency standards in recognised short courses; (b) All structured training is aligned with the NCVER nationally agreed nominal hours associated with the course or qualification and a documented rationale is provided when deviation from nominal hours occurs for a particular student; (c) Where applicable, log books of practical application of skills are provided and monitored; (d) Access to pastoral support for students is provided; (e) Expertise in meeting the needs of a diverse cohorts of students including language, literacy, numeracy and learning needs is demonstrated; (f) Use of online resources is restricted to use as a study tool; (g) No credential is assessed online unless exceptional circumstances apply; and (h) Access is available to all plant and equipment required to successfully train and assess in the competencies to be delivered.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 This clause covers training and related matters not covered by clause Error! Reference source not found.. 30.2 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 30.3 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 29.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 29.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law. 29.3 To provide any training dealing with nationally recognised formal qualifications contemplated by this clause 29, the Employer will use: (a) an RTO funded by the Victorian Building and Construction Industry Training Fund; or (b) an Industry RTO as defined in clause 29.4; or (c) a TAFE. 29.4 For the purposes of this clause, an Industry RTO is an RTO or a TAFE that meets the following criteria: (a) Training and assessment in the relevant qualification or accredited short course is delivered in accordance with the National Competency Standards or industry State-based competency standards in recognised short courses; (b) All structured training is aligned with the NCVER nationally agreed nominal hours associated with the course or qualification and a documented rationale is provided when deviation from nominal hours occurs for a particular student; (c) Where applicable, log books of practical application of skills are provided and monitored; (d) Access to pastoral support for students is provided; (e) Expertise in meeting the needs of a diverse cohorts of students including language, literacy, numeracy and learning needs is demonstrated; (f) Use of online resources is restricted to use as a study tool; (g) No credential is assessed online unless exceptional circumstances apply; and (h) Access is available to all plant and equipment required to successfully train and assess in the competencies to be delivered.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law. 30.3 To provide any training dealing with nationally recognised formal qualifications contemplated by this clause 30, the Employer will use: (a) an RTO funded by the Victorian Building and Construction Industry Training Fund; or (b) an Industry RTO as defined in clause 30.4; or (c) a TAFE. 30.4 For the purposes of this clause, an Industry RTO is an RTO or a TAFE that meets the following criteria: (a) Training and assessment in the relevant qualification or accredited short course is delivered in accordance with the National Competency Standards or industry State-based competency standards in recognised short courses; (b) All structured training is aligned with the NCVER nationally agreed nominal hours associated with the course or qualification and a documented rationale is provided when deviation from nominal hours occurs for a particular student; (c) Where applicable, log books of practical application of skills are provided and monitored; (d) Access to pastoral support for students is provided; (e) Expertise in meeting the needs of a diverse cohorts of students including language, literacy, numeracy and learning needs is demonstrated; (f) Use of online resources is restricted to use as a study tool; (g) No credential is assessed online unless exceptional circumstances apply; and (h) Access is available to all plant and equipment required to successfully train and assess in the competencies to be delivered.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 The Parties to this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the followingfollowing conditions: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current E classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 This clause covers training and related matters not covered by clause 14.8. 31.2 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.3 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.applicable

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law. (j) Where an employer(s) is engaging trainee(s)/learner(s) this can only be done while maintaining a strict ratio of two (2) licensed scaffolders to one (1) trainee/learner. Refer to Clause 64.4: Scaffold Safety – Gang Size (k) Where a new employee holds a high risk license, the company will require skills verification by an RTO on commencement. (l) Ongoing employees will be required to undertake skills verification upon renewal of their high risk license. (m) In addition to any training provided by the Company, employees shall be allowed leave without pay to attend bi-monthly training meetings to discuss training, health & Safety and related matters.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 31.1 This clause covers training and related matters not covered by clause Error! R eference source not found.. 31.2 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 31.3 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay. (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 The Parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 The Parties will consult on the development of training programs which are consistent with the following: (a) Assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (d) If an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s concerned shall not suffer any loss of pay.working (e) Approved training activities undertaken outside of ordinary hours will be paid at single time or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (f) Training costs of courses approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. White Card). (g) The Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (h) Leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (i) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.

TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS. 30.1 37.1 The Parties to this Agreement recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Employer, a significant commitment to structured training and skills development is required. The Employer recognises its obligation to contribute to the skills and knowledge base of the industry. 30.2 37.2 The Parties Employer will consult on the development of use agreed accredited training programs which are consistent providers to provide any training contemplated by this clause to Employees in accordance with the followingfollowing conditions: (a) Assessment assessment of Employee skills will be against those required in the nationally recognised formal training package relevant to their work. Any necessary training will be provided to attain the relevant nationally recognised formal qualification. (b) Training training provided will be consistent with the Employer’s business requirements, relevant to the work of the Employees, consistent with the skills development of each Employee and with applicable national competency standards. (c) Training the Employer will provide Employees with any paid training time necessary to maintain the currency of their skills through recognition of prior learning, refresher training and verification of competency processes. (d) training may be taken either on or off the job with all reasonable steps being taken to conduct training in normal working hours. (de) If if an approved training activity is undertaken during ordinary working hours, the Employee/s Employee(s) concerned shall will not suffer any loss of pay. (ef) all training required by the Employer will take place during an Employee’s ordinary rostered hours unless agreed by the Employee and the Union. Approved training activities undertaken outside of an Employee’s ordinary hours will be paid at single time their Base Rate of Pay or may, with the consent of the Employer, be taken as time off in lieu of payment. Provided that the scheduling of time off must be consistent with the needs of the business and be by agreement with the Employer. (fg) Training costs of courses training approved by the Employer will be met by the Employer (e.g. Construction Induction Training (White Card)). (gh) The the Employer will not be asked to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees which was not approved by the Employer. (hi) Leave leave of absence granted pursuant to this clause shall will count as service for all purposes of the Award and this Agreement. (ij) For the life of this Agreement, the Employer will pay for any training necessary for non-trades Employees to obtain and maintain any licenses licences, tickets and/or registration, required for the Employee to perform work applicable to the Employee’s current classification, as required by law.