AN120152 – Community Pharmacy (State) Award 2001

37. COMMITMENT TO TRAINING AND CAREERS

The parties acknowledge that varying degrees of training are provided to employees in the pharmacy industry, both via internal, on-the-job and through external training providers.

The parties commit themselves to continuing such training as is regarded by them as appropriate and improving training in cases where this is required.

It is agreed that the parties will co-operate in ensuring that appropriate training is available for all employees in the pharmacy industry and the parties agree to co-operate in encouraging both employers and employees to avail themselves of the benefits to both from such training.

The parties are committed to encouraging young people to view the pharmacy industry as one, which has the capacity to provide them with an interesting career as they progress not only through junior ranks but also as adults.

The parties agree to continue discussions on issues raised by the unions relating to training.