Common use of 7k Training Program Clause in Contracts

7k Training Program. All employees shall be provided fifty-two (52) hours of annual training. This training shall be either individual or group formalized, structured courses of instruction to acquire skills and knowledge for an employee’s current or future job performance. These organized activities shall contain measurable learning objectives that can be evaluated in a classroom setting or in structured on-the-job training. The Departments agree to incorporate CPOST approved courses within the training program. A. CDC Institutional Based Employees Employees shall be provided four (4) hours of training every twenty-eight (28) day work period in accordance with the following guidelines: 1. Training classes shall be at least one (1) hour in duration and shall be scheduled in a four (4) hour training session. 2. Training sessions shall be offered on no less than two (2) of the following three (3) days (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays) per week in every twenty-eight (28) day work period for all watches. This may be adjusted for First Watch depending on the size of the work force. 3. Each post or job assignment shall be assigned a primary training day which shall guarantee the employee a seat in the training session. The primary training day shall be assigned to either the first or second week of the twenty-eight (28) day work period. The employee is not mandated to attend this primary training day and does not need to obtain permission to miss the training session. If an employee does not attend his/her primary day it will be the individual’s responsibility to attend another training session within the same twenty-eight (28) day work period. 4. Employees not attending their primary session shall be able to either pre- schedule attendance or walk in on any other training session during the twenty-eight (28) day work period. If the employee pre-schedules to attend a training session it shall guarantee the employee a seat in the class. Except for size restricted classes (such as range, side-handle baton, etc.), walk-in attendance shall only be limited to class size as determined by physical plant resources and State Fire Marshal levels. 5. An employee who fails to attend a four (4) hour training session within a twenty-eight (28) day work period without an approved reason may be subject to a pay dock. An employee who fails to attend one (1) training session in the preceding twelve (12) month period without approval may be required to attend his/her assigned primary training day for a six (6) month period. Employees who meet this criteria can only reschedule this training if they are on approved leave on their primary day or with the permission of the Appointing Authority or designee. 6. Except as precluded in A. 5. above, employees shall not be prevented from working overtime, performing shift swaps, or taking time off from work due to being assigned a training day. 7. Employees may be scheduled for a vacation period which encompasses the entire twenty-eight (28) day work period. If an employee is approved for vacation that extends for the entire twenty-eight (28) day work period, the employee is expected to attend a training session during that work period. If the employee does not attend the training session, they shall be docked. The employee shall not be entitled to any mileage or call-back reimbursement for attending a training session while on vacation. Vacation will not be approved that encompasses two (2) entire twenty- eight (28) day work periods in any calendar year. 8. This training time shall not be utilized to cover behind vacant positions. Except for bona fide emergencies, this time shall not be utilized to perform any duties associated with a post or job assignment. 9. If management fails to offer a mandatory training class within a twelve (12) month period, an employee shall not receive a negative performance evaluation, be disciplined or denied any salary increase for failing to attend the mandatory training. 10. Employees shall be allowed but not required to attend a training session on their RDOs. If an employee voluntarily attends a training session on a RDO, the employee shall not be entitled to any mileage or call back reimbursement. 11. PIEs shall be assigned fifty-two (52) hours of training annually by management. B. CYA Institutional Based Employees Institutional based employees shall be provided four (4) hours of training every twenty-eight (28) day work period. The existing training schedules shall remain the same. Upon verifying with the training officer space availability, the employee can reschedule to another existing class in the same twenty-eight (28) day work period. Except for size restricted classes (such as chemical agents, mechanical restraints, CPR, side-handle baton, etc.), walk-in attendance shall only be limited to class size as determined by physical plant resources and State Fire Marshal levels. 1. Training classes shall be at least one (1) hour in duration and shall be scheduled in a four (4) hour training session. 2. An employee who fails to attend a four (4) hour training session within a twenty-eight (28) day work period without an approved reason may be subject to a pay dock. An employee who fails to attend one (1) training session in the preceding twelve (12) month period without approval may be required to attend his/her assigned primary training day for a six (6) month period. Employees who meet this criteria can only reschedule this training if they are on approved leave on their primary day or with the permission of the Appointing Authority or designee. 3. Except as precluded in B. 2. above, employees shall not be prevented from working overtime, performing shift swaps, or taking time off from work due to being assigned a training day. 4. This training time shall not be utilized to cover behind vacant positions. Except for bona fide emergencies, this time shall not be utilized to perform any duties associated with a post or job assignment. 5. If management fails to offer a mandatory training class within a twelve (12) month period, an employee shall not receive a negative performance evaluation, be disciplined or denied any salary increase for failing to attend the mandatory training. 6. Employees shall be allowed but not required to attend a training session on their RDOs. If an employee, with the training officer’s approval, voluntarily attends a training session on a RDO, the employee shall not be entitled to any mileage or call back reimbursement. 7. PIEs shall be assigned fifty-two (52) hours of training annually by management. C. Non-Institutional Based Employees Non-institutional based employees shall be scheduled for fifty-two (52) hours of training annually. This training shall be scheduled during the employee’s normal work hours or on the employee’s RDOs. Employees may only be scheduled for training on seven (7) of their RDOs annually. Except for one of the RDOs, training scheduled on an employee’s RDO shall be at least eight (8) hours in duration. This should not preclude scheduling training during the employee’s normal work week. D. Non-Posted Employees 1. CYA Field PAs, YOPB Board Coordinating PA, Institutional Based PA, Casework Specialist, Community Services Consultant, and Fire Service Training Specialist: a. Employees shall be scheduled for fifty-two (52) hours of training annually. b. If management fails to schedule an employee for mandatory training, the employee shall not receive a negative performance evaluation related to training, or be disciplined or denied any salary increase for failing to meet training requirements. c. If an employee misses training, the employee shall be responsible to notify his/her supervisor of training missed. Such training shall be rescheduled by management on any normal work day within the twenty-eight (28) day work period. 2. CDC PA a. Employees shall be scheduled for fifty-two (52) hours of training annually. b. If management fails to schedule an employee for mandatory training, the employee shall not receive a negative performance evaluation related to training, or be disciplined or denied any salary increase for failing to meet training requirements.