Registrars are expected to achieve Fellowship within the relevant training timeframes specified for each of the colleges:
Registrars are able to seek part-time training arrangements if this flexibility is required. In the past 10 years, approximately 20% of registrars have elected to undertake their training part-time over the course of the time they are in the AGPT Program.
Registrars who wish to train part-time must adhere to the minimum part-time requirements specified by the relevant College. Any arrangement for the provision of part-time training will need to be discussed between the registrar and their College.
Under their employment contracts with specific practices, registrars are entitled to different types of leave under the National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER). For example, sick leave or annual leave.
In addition to leave entitlements through employment contracts, registrars have access to leave from the AGPT program, such as additional unpaid parental leave, sick or carer’s leave, Australian Defence Force service leave (which does not count towards the training time cap), and additional leave for personal reasons (which does count towards the training time cap).
Generally, the deferral of the commencement of training is not permitted, but may be considered in certain circumstances.
During the course of training on the AGPT program, circumstances may arise that require registrars to extend their training time.
Registrars may seek an extension to their training time within certain limits as per the relevant policies of each college.
If seeking leave from the AGPT program, a deferral or an extension of training time, registrars should contact their college in the first instance.
GPRA’s Head Office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2023, reopening Monday 6 January 2024.
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