AT794071 - Queensland Local Government Officers' Award 1998 [Transitional]

AT794071 - Queensland Local Government Officers' Award 1998 [Transitional]

28. STUDY LEAVE

28.1.1 Officers undertaking courses of study or attending training courses shall be permitted time off with pay of up to five hours per week [including travelling time] to attend lectures and such time as is necessary for practical training in normal working hours subject to the following provisos:

28.1.1(a) that such courses are appropriate to local government; and

28.1.1(b) that such courses and the method of undertaking such courses are approved and authorised by the respondent.

28.1.2 Officers undertaking courses of study by correspondence shall be permitted reasonable time off with pay for the purpose of completing studies which are essential to the course.

28.1.3 Officers undertaking examinations arising from an approved course of study or training shall be entitled to time off with pay for such examinations if during normal working hours.

28.1.4 Fees

28.1.4(a) An officer who undertakes an approved course of study or training shall have all compulsory fees [other than for supplementary examinations and late enrolment or late entry fees] reimbursed, after passing examinations.

28.1.4(b) As subjects are passed, claims for payment must be made within reasonable time. They shall be accompanied by official receipts for fees paid, together with an official statement from the school or examining authority concerned, indicating passes in the subjects for which the claim is being made.

28.2 Officers undertaking approved courses of study shall receive study assistance in accordance with the relevant category as set out below. In order to qualify for study assistance, the course of study and the method of undertaking such course must be approved by the respondent.

Category 1

Course Criteria

A course undertaken as a condition of the officer’s employment.

Level of assistance

Reimbursement of all statutory and other compulsory charges in relation to the course. Reimbursement shall be made following the passing of examinations.

Time off for attendance at lectures and practical training shall be determined by the respondent having regard for the requirements of the course.

Paid leave for attendance at examinations held during normal workings hours.

Category 2

Course Criteria

A course which is directly relevant to the Officer’s area of work and the skills or qualifications determined by the respondent as being appropriate in that area of work.

Level of assistance

Paid leave of up to five hours per week [including travelling time] for attendance at lectures and such time considered appropriate by the respondent for attendance at compulsory practical training.

Paid leave for attendance at examinations held during normal working hours.

Reimbursement of the institution’s compulsory student services fee [i.e. membership of student union etc] together with reimbursement of a maximum amount of $250 per annum in relation to other statutory or compulsory fees or charges. Reimbursement shall be made following the passing of examinations.

Officers undertaking courses of study by correspondence shall receive up to ten days with pay per annum for attendance at compulsory residential schools.

Category 3

Course Criteria

A course demonstrated to the satisfaction of the respondent to be directly relevant to local government. The content of such course shall have specific application to functions and processes carried out by Local Authorities.

Level of assistance

Reimbursement of the institution’s compulsory student services charge [i.e. membership of student union etc].

Paid leave of up to five hours per week [including travelling time] for attendance at lectures and such time considered appropriate by the respondent for attendance at compulsory practical training

Paid leave for attendance at examinations held during normal working hours.

Officers undertaking courses of study by correspondence shall receive up to five days with pay per annum for attendance at compulsory residential schools.

Category 1

Course Criteria	A course undertaken as a condition of the officer’s employment.

Level of assistance	Reimbursement of all statutory and other compulsory charges in relation to the course. Reimbursement shall be made following the passing of examinations.

	Time off for attendance at lectures and practical training shall be determined by the respondent having regard for the requirements of the course.

	Paid leave for attendance at examinations held during normal workings hours.

Category 2

Course Criteria	A course which is directly relevant to the Officer’s area of work and the skills or qualifications determined by the respondent as being appropriate in that area of work.

Level of assistance	Paid leave of up to five hours per week [including travelling time] for attendance at lectures and such time considered appropriate by the respondent for attendance at compulsory practical training.

	Paid leave for attendance at examinations held during normal working hours.

	Reimbursement of the institution’s compulsory student services fee [i.e. membership of student union etc] together with reimbursement of a maximum amount of $250 per annum in relation to other statutory or compulsory fees or charges. Reimbursement shall be made following the passing of examinations.

	Officers undertaking courses of study by correspondence shall receive up to ten days with pay per annum for attendance at compulsory residential schools.

Category 3

Course Criteria	A course demonstrated to the satisfaction of the respondent to be directly relevant to local government. The content of such course shall have specific application to functions and processes carried out by Local Authorities.

Level of assistance	Reimbursement of the institution’s compulsory student services charge [i.e. membership of student union etc].

	Paid leave of up to five hours per week [including travelling time] for attendance at lectures and such time considered appropriate by the respondent for attendance at compulsory practical training

	Paid leave for attendance at examinations held during normal working hours.

	Officers undertaking courses of study by correspondence shall receive up to five days with pay per annum for attendance at compulsory residential schools.