Bit of an odd one

calfmuscle

Sorry if this is vague and a bit odd. Work are asking everyone to complete some new training which is fine, and you have to pass a test to get your certificate again which is fine but now they are asking everyone to sign a declaration stating that you fully understand all the training and the new way of doing things. And to be honest it's as clear as mud and although I passed the test I'm not 100%clear on everything. Are you obliged to sign this or is ok to say actually you aren't fully happy?

Appreciate any input!

davo10

Does your job/prospects for promotion depend on you having that training/certification?

_Brian

I wouldn’t sign it unless you are completely clear.
Maybe suggest that the training isn’t as comprehensive as it should be, detail a list of your queries and have them answered, in writing.

By signing your committing to be proficient at the job and so any error in the future will be down to you rather than poor training etc. It will easily be leveraged into pip’s and disciplinary actions.

Only sign something when your 100% happy.

davo10

_Brian wrote: »

I wouldn’t sign it unless you are completely clear.
Maybe suggest that the training isn’t as comprehensive as it should be, detail a list of your queries and have them answered, in writing.

By signing your committing to be proficient at the job and so any error in the future will be down to you rather than poor training etc. It will easily be leveraged into pip’s and disciplinary actions.

Only sign something when your 100% happy.

The flip side being, if you refuse to sign, they may assume you are the incapable, particularly if others sign the form.

davo10

_Brian wrote: »

I wouldn’t sign it unless you are completely clear.
Maybe suggest that the training isn’t as comprehensive as it should be, detail a list of your queries and have them answered, in writing.

By signing your committing to be proficient at the job and so any error in the future will be down to you rather than poor training etc. It will easily be leveraged into pip’s and disciplinary actions.

Only sign something when your 100% happy.

The flip side being, if you refuse to sign, they may assume you are the incapable, particularly if others sign the form.

jimmycrackcorm

davo10 wrote: »

The flip side being, if you refuse to sign, they may assume you are the incapable, particularly if others sign the form.

The corollary is that the OP actually passed the test though. You can refuse on the basis that what you are being asked to sign is too restrictive.

calfmuscle

Thanks everyone. I'm there a good while and have read and signed all the usual stuff etc never worried about anything. But this makes me uneasy. Im really not trying to rock the boat but it worries me and I was just honest with my manager about it. No hostility or anything just explained my worries. Hope it won't go against me!

punisher5112

Have you a union??

If yes bring it up with them.

calfmuscle

Thanks and yup, I did think about it and it's probably a good idea alright.