Common use of Compulsory Training Clause in Contracts

Compulsory Training. The Employer will provide, training which is defined as compulsory. Those compulsory training areas may include: • Infection Control • Manual Handling • Fire Evacuation and Security • Workplace Health and Safety • Elder Abuse • Anti-Discrimination and Workplace Bullying • Quality Management Systems • Workplace Communication • Dementia Care. While remaining part of the reciprocal arrangement referred to in clause 11.1, payment for attendance at such compulsory training will always be at the full ordinary hourly rate for each employee's classification, irrespective of whether attendance is during normal working hours or not. The employer agrees to repeat these training programs to allow adequate opportunity for attendance by all employees. Employees must attend all programs at least once in any 12 months period; repeated and unreasonable failure to attend will result in counselling which could lead to disciplinary action.