AN120518 – Superior Walls & Ceilings Pty Ltd/CFMEU Enterprise Award Expiring 30 March 2008

15. TRAINING AND RELATED MATTERS

15.1 The parties recognise that in order to increase the efficiency and productivity of the Company a commitment to structured training and skill development is required.

Accordingly the Company agrees to:

a) Provide Employees with the opportunity to acquire additional skills through appropriately structured training based on nationally endorsed (i.e. NBCITC accredited) competency standards and curriculum and

b) Encourage Employees to seek formal recognition of skills including RPL (recognition of prior learning).

15.2 The Company will consult Employees in respect of appropriate training which:

a) Is consistent with Company business requirements

b) Is relevant to the needs and expectations of Employees.

c) May be taken either on or off the job

d) May be conducted when work cannot proceed e.g., due to inclement weather

Any training costs for courses will be paid by the Company in accordance with guidelines agreed by the Company Consultative Committee or arising from workforce consultation. The Company will not be requested to meet the costs of training undertaken by Employees, which is not approved.