Common use of Workforce Skills Clause in Contracts

Workforce Skills. (a) The parties are committed to providing opportunities for Employees to build their skills and capacity, enhance career development and subsequently minimise the engagement of Supplementary Labour (see also clause 67 – Study Leave). (b) Additional education or training of Employees will be explored when a skill requirement is long term, and the work is of sufficient volume to justify the investment and retention of competence by Employees in the required skill. (c) Where an education or training opportunity is granted, Supplementary Labour may be necessary to address any immediate work requirements (subject to subclause 11.2(b)).