Common use of – Study Leave/ Training Clause in Contracts

– Study Leave/ Training. (a) Up to 40 hours leave per calendar year may be granted by the employer for an employee to continue and/or complete training. This must be negotiated and may be granted with or without pay at the employer’s discretion. Reasonable fees and/or reasonable travel expenses may also be considered for payment by the employer on application. This entitlement is over and above core training that is crucial to an employee’s role in their context, as detailedunder the employer’s Ora Toa Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures. (b) Employees are encouraged to be fully informed and practiced in developments within their profession or occupation. (c) Employees may use study leave to complete the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP). Should their allocation of study leave have been exhausted they may reach agreement with their manager to extend their study leave for this purpose. (d) Employees who reach the following PDRP levels shall receive a pro-rated allowance as long as the employee maintains that level of practice. All levels of practice allowances shall be added to the relevant base rate of pay. The rates of these allowances are as follows: • RN/EN Proficient 60 cents per hour up to a maximum capped amount of $1,250 per annum. • RN Expert/EN Accomplished $1.08 per hour up to a maximum capped amount of $2,250 per annum. (e) All employees will receive initial training to familiarise themselves with their functions and responsibilities.