Study and Exam Leave Entitlements Policy
DPD acknowledges the importance of learning and wants to provide employees with as much help and support as possible.
Applications for study or exam leave will be considered from all employees undertaking courses, not just those being funded by DPD. It will be based on the relevance of the course to their role in DPD and must have prior approval of the Department Manager/Supervisor.
To apply for study leave, you must fill out the required form in People HR. This can be found in the Logbook Section. Once the form is submitted, it will be sent to your Manager for approval.
We have created a video tutorial on how to apply for study leave. This can be viewed Here.
Study and exam leave must be taken within the academic year (not the calendar year) of the course. No leave will be backdated.
Exam Leave Entitlements by Course Type
Certificate course
(In line with level 6 of the National Framework of Qualifications) 1 day per academic year.
Ordinary Degree
(In line with level 7 of the National Framework of Qualifications) 3 days per academic year.
Honours Degree, Masters, etc.
(In line with level 8, 9 or 10 of the National Framework of Qualifications) 5 days per academic year.
If an employee is doing a Special Purpose Award or a Minor Award the above study leave entitlements will reflect this.
This will be based on the number of credits and hours of study required for the course.
Research Projects, Assignments and Dissertations
Employees will consult with their Department Manager/ Supervisor on planning any pieces of work, course assignments or dissertations to ensure that the outcomes support continuous improvement for DPD.
Findings from research carried out by employees as part of DPD funded programmes should be made available to the organisation.