Common use of APPRENTICES/TRAINEES Clause in Contracts

APPRENTICES/TRAINEES. The Company is committed to nurturing trade skills in the communities in which it operates. Without prescribing any particular target or ratio, the company will seek to engage as many apprentices and trainees as it can within the scope of its business profitability, work needs, ability to provide appropriate supervision and customer requirements. Where an apprentice or trainee is employed, the Company will ensure, via an appropriate supervisor that the apprentice or trainee receives, in addition to appropriate schooling, the necessary on-the-job training and support to develop the skills and attributes required of a fully qualified competent person in the particular field. Apprentices and trainees will attend training as directed by the Company in accordance with the contract of training and training plan. Apprentices and trainees will be paid for attendance at such training. In the event of an apprentice or trainee failing any section of required training without reasonable substantive excuse, the apprentice or trainee will be required to attend additional training during his/her own time (i.e. unpaid time) and be responsible for any additional course fees. Apprentices and trainees, including new start adult apprentices, will be paid the rates in accordance with Appendix A of this Agreement. Existing Employees that commence an adult apprenticeship with the Company will be paid at the rate specified for Trade Assistant. The rates specified in Appendix A are inclusive of all allowances unless specified in this Agreement.