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 studyAdobe PDF (375.23 KB)5.02 Assistance to study - essential qualificationsAdobe PDF (82.31 KB)5.03 Subscriptions to professional bodiesAdobe PDF (50.48 KB)5.05 Staff attendance at training eventsAdobe PDF (117.95 KB)5.06 Centre for Applied Learning - course cancellation policyAdobe PDF (257.02 KB)