RULES OF PROCEDURE

TRAINING 

Article 1 : Introduction

These rules have been drawn up in accordance with the provisions of Articles L.6352-3 and L.6352-4 and R.6352-1 to R.6352-15 of the French Labour Code. They apply to all trainees, for the duration of the training course.

Article 2 : Discipline 

Trainees are strictly forbidden to: 

- Bringing alcoholic beverages onto the organization's premises;

- Attend training sessions in an intoxicated state;

- Take away, distribute or modify training materials; 

- Change computer settings;

- Eat in classrooms;

- Use cell phones during sessions; 

- Recording and broadcasting training 

Article 3 : Sanctions

Depending on the nature and seriousness of the offence, the management of the training organization may impose one or other of the following sanctions, in ascending order of importance: 

- Written warning from the training organization's Director ;

- Reprimand

- Permanent exclusion from training

Article 4: Pre-sanction interview and procedure.

No sanction may be imposed on a trainee without the latter being informed at the same time, in writing, of the grievances against him/her. When the training organization is considering imposing a sanction, it summons the trainee by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt, or by delivery to the interested party against receipt, indicating the purpose of the summons, the date, time and place of the interview, unless the envisaged sanction has no impact on the trainee's attendance for the remainder of the training course.

During the interview, the trainee may be assisted by a person of his/her choice, either a trainee or an employee of the training organization. The summons referred to in the previous article shall mention this option. During the interview, the reason for the envisaged sanction is indicated to the trainee: the latter is then given the opportunity to provide any explanation or justification for the facts of which he/she is accused.

When the training organization considers that a temporary exclusion with immediate effect is essential, no definitive sanction relating to the misconduct that has led to the exclusion may be taken without the trainee having first been informed of the grievances against him/her and, if applicable, having been summoned to an interview and given the opportunity to explain himself/herself before a Disciplinary Committee.

Sanctions may not be imposed less than one clear day or more than 15 days after the interview or, where applicable, after the Disciplinary Committee has given its opinion.

The trainee is notified of the sanction in writing, stating the reasons, by registered letter, or by letter delivered against receipt. At the same time, the training organization informs the employer and, where applicable, the joint body paying the training costs, of the sanction imposed.

Article 5 : Trainee representation

When a training course lasts more than 500 hours, a titular delegate and a substitute delegate are elected in a two-round uninominal ballot. All trainees are eligible to vote, with the exception of prisoners admitted to vocational training.

The training organization organizes the ballot, which takes place during training hours, no earlier than 20 hours and no later than 40 hours after the start of the course. If it is not possible to appoint trainee representatives, the training organization draws up a “procès-verbal de carence”, which it forwards to the regional prefect with territorial jurisdiction.

Delegates are elected for the duration of the training course. Their functions end when they cease, for whatever reason, to take part in the training.

If the titular delegate and alternate delegate cease to hold office before the end of the training session, a new election is held in accordance with the conditions laid down in articles R.6352-9 to R.6352-12.

Trainees' representatives make all suggestions for improving the running of training courses and trainees' living conditions in the training organization. They present all individual or collective complaints relating to these matters, to health and safety conditions and to the application of internal regulations.

Article 6: Health and safety 

The prevention of accidents and illness is imperative, and requires everyone to comply fully with all applicable health and safety regulations. To this end, general and specific safety instructions in force within the organization, where they exist, must be strictly observed, failing which disciplinary action may be taken.