Common use of SCHOOLS AND TRAINING Clause in Contracts

SCHOOLS AND TRAINING. C4.1 It will be the responsibility of staff and supervisory personnel to attend designated courses of instruction as provided by the Corporation from time to time. The employee will receive his/her basic rate of pay during the period of the course. C4.2 When an employee is enrolled in a course of studies outside the Corporation, he/she may be allowed to make suitable arrangements with his/her immediate supervisor to work hours in excess of his/her normal work day, in order to attend day lectures at an institute of learning for up to a maximum of 3 hours per week, plus travelling time. Should a specific course include a laboratory period in conjunction with the day lectures, then additional time off not exceeding 3 hours plus travelling time per week may be arranged. In any event, the total time off during any work day shall not exceed 3 hours plus travelling time and will only be granted for those courses not available outside normal working hours. These provisions will be subject to the work load conditions in the specific department affected.