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4 LEAVEc) private study for an approved course.3 Study assistance arrangementsWhile study assistance may be granted for any of the purposes above, the actualarrangements should be negotiated between the staff member and the principal.4.13.2.6 Approved coursesCourses for which study assistance may be granted should meet the followingcriteria:a) Lead to a nationally recognised qualification;b) be able to be taken on a part-time basis;c) be relevant to the SAS staff member’s professional development; andd) be of value to the Department.4.13.2.7 More than one course studied at the one timeStudy assistance may be granted for more than one course studied at the sametime, provided that the two courses result in a part-time load and the resultingattendance pattern is convenient to the school. Study assistance granted remainsup to three hours per week irrespective of the number of courses studied at onetime.4.13.2.8 AccumulationSubject to the convenience of the school, or centre, SAS staff may choose toaccumulate part or all of their hours of study assistance for a particular course toattend compulsory field days or residential schools.4.13.2.9 Making up timeWhere the grant of study assistance is insufficient to cover absences to attendcompulsory field days or residential schools, additional time may be granted.Additional time may be made up within normal working hours to a maximum often days. The time must be made up within the framework of Clause 7.4 of theCrown Employees (School Administrative and Support Staff) Award.The arrangement for making up time must be negotiated with the school. Wheresuch an arrangement is being negotiated, the following factors should beconsidered:a) nature of duties;b) needs of the workplace;c) whether additional time granted can be made up before the next grant ofstudy assistance; andHandbook for non teaching staff in schools 2007 Page 4 - 70