AN120145 – Cold Storage and Ice Employees (State) Award

28. TRAINING

(i) The parties to this award recognise that in order to increase the efficiency, productivity and international competitiveness of industry, a greater commitment to training and skill development is required. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to:

(a) developing a more highly skilled and flexible workforce;

(b) providing employees with career opportunities through appropriate training to acquire additional skills; and

(c) removing barriers to the utilisation of skills acquired.

(ii) Through consultation with the employees, or through the establishment of a training committee, an employer shall develop a training program consistent with:

(a) the current and future skill needs of the enterprise;

(b) the size, structure and nature of the operations of the enterprise;

(c) the need to develop vocational skills relevant to the enterprise and the Cold Store and Distribution industry.