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4 LEAVE4.13 STUDY ASSISTANCE4.13.1 GENERALStudy assistance only applies to school administrative and support staff. Other non-teachingstaff in schools should read Section 4.14 Study Time and Study Leave.Study assistance is available to develop the skills and versatility of School administrativeand support staff (SAS staff). It should be equitably accessible to all eligible staff and shouldbe used to promote a highly trained and skilled workforce responsive to the requirements ofDepartment of Education and Training.The purpose of study assistance is to assist SAS staff to undertake approved study which isrelevant to their professional development and of value to the Department.Study assistance is granted at the discretion of the Department. (See sections 4.13.2.3 and4.3.3).Study assistance may be approved for a maximum period of three hours per week, includingtravel.4.13.2 STUDY ASSISTANCE4.13.2.1 SAS staff studying on a part-time basisStudy assistance may be granted at full pay to staff members who are studying on apart time basis. It is not to be granted to a staff member to attend a course organisedessentially for full time students or which, in later stages, requires full timeattendance.4.13.2.2 EligibilityAll permanent and long term temporary SAS staff are eligible to apply.4.13.2.3 Departmental convenienceThe approval of study assistance will be at departmental convenience, withconsideration of such factors as:a) proposed absences;b) combination of study assistance with other types of leave; andc) maintenance of service at the school.4.13.2.4 Use of study assistanceStudy assistance may be used for:a) attending compulsory lectures or tutorials, where these are held during workhours; and/orb) necessary travel during working hours to attend lectures or tutorials etc, heldduring or outside working hours; and/orHandbook for non teaching staff in schools 2007 Page 4 - 69