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PAFP [2 records]

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Record 1 2009-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
  • Training of Personnel
OBS

Departmental program established in accordance with the Public Service Commission Guide to Staffing Delegation, Appendix 9.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
OBS

Programme ministériel établi concormément à l'Annexe 9 du Guide de délégation des pouvoirs en dotation de la Commission de la fonction publique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2006-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Training of Personnel
CONT

An apprenticeship or professional training program, generally comprising formal and on-the-job training, is a structured approach to help employees acquire the knowledge and skills to best perform a job or task. Entry to the program is through relative merit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
CONT

Un programme d'apprentissage ou de formation professionnelle (PAFP) consiste ordinairement en une combinaison de formation théorique et sur le tas. C'est un moyen structuré pour les fonctionnaires d'acquérir les connaissances et compétences requises pour accomplir les fonctions au niveau de travail. L'admission au programme se fait selon le mérite relatif.

Spanish

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