5. Learning and Development Topics: Working in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, NICS HR policies Date published: 1 June 2012 Last updated: 1 September 2023 NICS staff handbook Documents 5.01 Assistance to study Adobe PDF (375 KB) 5.02 Assistance to study - essential qualifications Adobe PDF (82 KB) 5.03 Subscriptions to professional bodies Adobe PDF (50 KB) 5.05 Staff attendance at training events Adobe PDF (118 KB) 5.06 Centre for Applied Learning - course cancellation policy Adobe PDF (257 KB) Help viewing documents