1.1 The Employer is committed to lifelong learning and encourages all its employees to improve their skills and qualifications and develop their prospects for onward career progression. On joining the Employer, you will receive an induction which will include:

• 1.1.1 training in any systems you may be required to use in the course of your employment;

• 1.1.2 site visits; and

• 1.1.3 introductory meetings with colleagues and members of the management team.

1.2 During your employment:

• 1.2.1 you will receive a development plan as part of your appraisal process in which you will have the opportunity to discuss and agree further opportunities for training in appropriate technical, managerial, interpersonal, specialist skills;

• 1.2.2 the Employer will also support you [with paid OR unpaid time off, provision of facilities and payment of tuition fees] should you enroll in an external course approved in advance by the Employer with a view to gaining a recognised professional OR vocational qualification which may benefit both you and the Employer; and