AN150029 – Carpenters & Joiners (General) Award 1993

CLAUSE 11. AWARD MODERNISATION

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(a) The parties are committed to modernising the terms of the award so that it provided for more flexible working arrangements, improves the quality of working life, enhances skills and job satisfaction and assists positively in the restructuring process.

(b) The parties commit themselves to the following principles as part of the structural efficiency process and have agreed to participate in a testing process in accordance with the provisions of this clause.

(i) Acceptance in principle that the new award skill level definitions will be more suitable for the needs of the industry, more truly reflective of skill levels and the tasks now performed and generally more broadly based, incorporating the ability for an employee to perform a wider range of duties where appropriate.

(ii) The parties will create a genuine career path for employees which allows advancement based on industry accreditation and access to training.

(iii) Co-operation in the transition from the old structure to the new structure in an orderly manner without creating false expectations or disputation.

(c) The parties agree that the working party will continue
to meet the aim of modernising the award.