AN120149 – Commercial Travellers, &C., (State) Award
(i) The parties to this award recognise that in order to increase the efficiency, productivity and competitiveness of the industry, a greater commitment to training is required. For this purpose a consultative mechanism and procedure appropriate to the size, structure and needs of the establishment or enterprise may be established in order to process any issues and/or matters that may arise in relation to training. Accordingly, the parties commit themselves to:
(a) Maintaining and developing an appropriately skilled and flexible workforce.
(b) Providing the opportunity for career development consistent with the needs of the individual company.
(c) Removing barriers to the utilisation of skills acquired.
(ii) An employer may develop a training programme consistent with:
(a) The current and future training 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 through internal courses or courses conducted by accredited providers.
