Common use of Progression Through Grades Clause in Contracts

Progression Through Grades. The timetable for progression through the grades shall be in accordance with the Classification Descriptions as prescribed by Appendix 1 of this Agreement. In establishing this timetable, the parties acknowledge the following points: 60.5.1 The time frames as set out in Appendix 1 are indicative only. 60.5.2 Where an employee is absent from work, for any reason, for a period of 1 consecutive week or more, such period may be added to the indicative time frame which is applicable to the grade in which the employee is currently receiving training. 60.5.3 The ultimate measure of an employee’s right to be transferred into a higher grade will be based on competency. An employee will not be eligible to reclassification into a higher grade until the employee has been assessed as being competent to perform all tasks that are related to the relevant grade.