Common use of Training and Skills Development Clause in Contracts

Training and Skills Development. 6.1 Yarra Trams, employees and their representatives recognise that in order to increase efficiency and the competitiveness of Yarra Trams, a continued commitment to training and skill development is necessary. Accordingly they commit themselves to: (a) Developing a highly skilled and flexible workforce. (b) Providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire additional skills required. 6.2 Employees will be offered training to enhance their knowledge and skills of existing and new technologies where such training is to the benefit of Yarra Trams. Such additional training will be provided in accordance with the overall training program and timeframe. 6.3 To that end Yarra Trams in consultation with employees and their representatives will develop and continue to develop a training skills program consistent with the current and future skill needs of Yarra Trams and its workforce. 6.4 Employees will not lose any wages (excluding non-all purposes allowances) for attending approved training programs during normal working hours. Out of pocket expenses including excess fares will be reimbursed. For the avoidance of doubt, this clause does not apply to training provided by a trade union.

Training and Skills Development. 6.1 4.1 Yarra Trams, employees and their representatives recognise that in order to increase efficiency efficiency, and the competitiveness of Yarra Trams, a continued commitment to training and skill development is necessary. Accordingly they commit themselves to: (a) Developing a highly skilled and flexible workforce. (b) Providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire additional skills required. 6.2 4.2 Employees will be offered training to enhance their knowledge and skills of existing and new technologies where such training is to the benefit of Yarra Trams. Such additional training will be provided in accordance with the overall training program and timeframe. 6.3 4.3 To that end Yarra Trams in consultation with employees and their representatives will develop and continue to develop a training skills program consistent with the current and future skill needs of Yarra Trams and its workforce. 6.4 4.4 Employees will not lose any wages (excluding non-all purposes allowances) for attending approved training programs during normal working hours. Out of pocket expenses including excess fares will be reimbursed. For the avoidance of doubt, this clause does not apply to training provided by a trade union.