Practice Experience Program Specialist (PEP SP) Participant Handbook - Substantially Comparable Stream
Leave
In addition to your minimum leave entitlements above, there are two categories of leave you can apply for:
Category 1 - Leave from the training program
Category 1 leave includes leave entitled by law, such as sick leave and carer’s leave (where the leave required exceeds the entitlements listed above), maternity leave and parental leave. You’ll need to apply within at least 10 business days of the leave commencing, and to provide valid certificates where appropriate. Category 1 leave does not count towards your program time cap.
Category 2 – Additional leave from the training program
Category 2 leave is available when you need to take leave for personal reasons, or for any purpose not included under Category 1 leave. You’ll need to apply within at least 10 business days of the leave commencing. Category 2 leave does count towards your program time cap. In extenuating and unforeseen circumstances, you may apply for additional leave from the training program as per the PEP SP Extenuating and Unforeseen Circumstances Guide. Leave granted for extenuating and unforeseen circumstance does not count towards your program time cap.
In response to emergency situations, the RACGP has the discretion to activate special emergency leave (e.g. for natural disasters, pandemics). We will contact you should you be eligible for special emergency leave. Emergency leave is separate to Category 1 and Category 2 leave and does not count towards your program time cap.
You must apply for Category 1 and Category 2 leave by completing and submitting the Change of Circumstances form available on the PEP SP portal. Where requested, your application must be accompanied by supporting documentation.
The RACGP will approve (or decline) your leave request within 10 business days.
You may not commence your program while on leave unless you were granted an exemption by the RACGP.
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