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2.18.5 Payment of Exam Fees
You are required to pay all associated exam fees as required under the Apprenticeship Program in
advance of sitting any exams. If , following successful completion of the Solas Apprenticeship
Training Program, you are offered a permanent contract of employment with our company, you will
receive reimbursement for the student contribution payable for stage 4, on the anniversary of the
first year of your employment with us, and reimbursement for the student contribution of stage 6,
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will be paid two you on the 2 anniversary of your employment with us.

2.19 OTHER EMPLOYMENT
If you propose taking up employment with an employer or pursuing separate business interests or
any similar venture, you must discuss the proposal with a Senior Manager in order to establish the
likely impact of these activities on both yourself and the Company. You will be asked to give full
details of the proposal and consideration will be given to;

• Working hours
• Competition, reputation and credibility
• Health, safety and welfare
You will be notified in writing of the Company’s decision. The Company may refuse to consent to
your request. If you work without consent this could result in the termination of your employment.

If you are unhappy with the decision you may appeal using the Grievance Procedure.

SECTION 3: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

3.1 DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
Our reputation is maintained by the high standards of work and general conduct of our employees.
The required standards and company rules and policies will be discussed with you at induction, during
your training and in the course of your work.

This document details the procedure, which would be followed in the event of it proving necessary to
take action of a disciplinary nature against an employee. The intention is that potential disciplinary
cases be dealt with at an early stage with a view to resolving problems as quickly and fairly as possible.
The Company wishes to emphasise and encourage improvements in individual conduct.

3.1.1 Procedure
The procedural steps set out below are a guide and will not be followed in full in every case. The point
at which the procedure is entered or the omission of any of the stages will depend entirely on the
seriousness of the offence from the Company's perspective. Thus, a series of minor offences or a
repetition of one such offence may involve the entire procedure whilst a more serious offence may
well call for a final warning or dismissal as the initial sanction.

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