1998199 ANNUAL REPORT d

BUILDING SKILLS P

Combuction Industry rminii Board

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In accordance with Section 17 of the SA Construction Industry Traininp. ad (CITFJ ~ c t , I have-much pleas- ure in presenting the Construction Industry train in^ Board ( C m ) Chief Executive O#ic&r's, Report

1998199 has been a very good year - - . TTB and the industry

that we serve. The CITB hils continued to improve on the services it provides and to fuaher consolidate its position as the organisation msponsible for skills development and enhancement in - 1 the SA building

and construction industry. The research undertaken by the a T B has greatly contributed to both ensure that the CITB is able to best focusits efforts on the areas of greatest need, and snpport the SA bui lhg and construction industry prepare for the 2lst Century.

This year's activities have set a £inn foundation for the Industry's future with the 199912000 CITB Annual Training Plan committing over $7.6 Million to M e r develao the s W s needed by the SA buildidg and con- suuction industry.

Fmally, I would like to thank all those who have contributed to the continning success of the CITB. Those whom I must personally thank include my fellow board members, the members of the various committees formed to support the ClTB, the staff of the CITB, and finally. dl of those operating in the SA building and construction indusby. I look forward to our continued close co-operation.

Richard J. McKay Presiding Me&

1998199 has seen a fuahef milturing of the CITB in its roles both as a principal adviser to the State and Federal Governments and as a faciliwor of training for the SA building and construction industry.

During the period of this report, the CITB continued to consult widely with all of its stakeholders. These stakeholders include the various employer and employee as$ociations, those companies operating in the industry, federal and state politiciatls, the training providers and those employed in the industry who are, in the main, the ones who actually access the training the CEB makes available. In addition, the ClTB has sought to consult with those who are the ultimate beneficiary of the ClTB's efforts, that is the consumers, b o ~ individual and corporate, who access the slrilh of the industry in building a SA fit for entry into the 21st Centmy,

The vision and commitment that the industry demonstrated back in 1993 in establishing the CITB is now bearing frnit, with the CiTB operat- ing to deliver to the industry, and the broader SA Commnoi@, a suite of services and programmes which best serve to meet the skill needs of the SA building and construction industry. This can be fuahef evidenced by the establishment of similar training funds now in both Queensland and the ACT, with New South Wales and the Northern Territory also investigating the establishment of such arrangements.

The next year will see the industry fufther benefiting from the work and support of the CITB. The Board of the CITB is committed to a culture of continuous improvement and this is reflected in the CITB's on-going activities. The ClTB 199912000 Annual Training man provides over $7.6 million in fUnding to support the uptake of training within the industry, and will see the ClTB continuing to improve and refine its role in support- ing state economic deveIopmeht.

Finally, I would like to thank all those who have supported the CITB throughout 1998199 and I would especially like to thank the staff of the CITB for their continued total commitment and quiet efficiency.

Douglas D. Strain Chief Executive Officer

- THE CITB'S VISION FOR THE r-1

A dynamic and sustainable building and construction industry

built on fairness and equity, providing world's best practice products

and services to the South Australian Community within a global marketplace.

- THE CITB'S MISSION - I

i II The CITB supports the ongoing growth and viability of the building

and constiuction industry by providing leadership and direction

in meeting the training and skill development needs of its people.

We achieve this through:

The effective and equitable management of the training fund.

The provision of timely and comprehensive research and advice.

The facilitation of the delivery of cost eflective and responsive

training services.

* 11 The support of ongoing partnerships and networks within

11 the industry and with other sectors.

- THE CITB'S CORE VALUES - I I

I Integrity Leadership and Innovation

Customer V&e and Acceptance Industry Focus

I Fairness and Equity Professionalism and Accountability

RICHARD JOSEPH M W , F r n F r n D . chairman and Director. CurrentJy D m t o r The Adelaide Bank Ltd, Dmctor Bridgeston6 Ltd. Chairman Mzdndale Haldioga Fty Ltd, Dlndor Motor Accident Cornmissran and Duecfar Masomc Homes Inc.

SUSAh AINSI.EE FR/\%ER, 1)1( BILI.IF: 1'. SI.KrE&, Phl), MAR'I'IN JAMES C)'%IAI.I.EY, Bed, Dip Dcnl llyg, DipTwh Ml<dAdmin.. Adv1)ip.l; I )q i l ' Surewry of tile CFMEU ood QL PUI. F~luc, tirltd Cut in Mwt. (Sc~t,nclury). M'PA. l;AlM ~ ~ C W E ( I ~ , , C I I ~ - Mr Cum!atly Dcputy Cha~rp~rqon C'wrentl) Ew~uuve Kcptrsnlwtiue Harris) Of thc An~edilution Kegt%traI~t,n ~ r f thc Murlcsto,~ Campus of the Cuuncil. Ih \ iou< eruerlcncc: 1)ourl;n Mawmn In$lirurc ~f includes human r&e

positions in Canada.(Deputy - Ms C m l Ward1

the Australian S~ciety of Certified

Office oiFinancul Supa~rsion.

,TBENTLEY EDGAR ERIC!! DAVID SMITH, Secretary of CHRISTOPHER PERCNAL ROBERT N O W 1 :CARSLAKE, President of the CEPU Plumbmg Dlvislon SA MIWLMORE, FIEAust,

CFMEU. (Deputy - Mr Robert STEWART, MNIA MAICD

Branch, Federal Executive WfFXE. Chevtered Engmeer, Chief Executive Ofticer Mwter Sneath) Member CEPU Plumbing Dnrector. Cmnt ly Director Bulders Asaaeiaan of SA loc.

D~vlslon Australia, Pra~dent of Connell Wener Pty Ltd, consult- Directnr Bulldlng l n d w y ihe Building Trade8 FcderaOon ing engineers and managem. Reduudmq SchemeTrusf af SouthAustral~a.@eputy loeputy - Peter Harrland). Chairmao Master Budders -MI George Nelson) Group Training Scheme.

Formerly Directo~, Elders Pmpeay Flrnce LLd (Deputy - MI Maurics Howard)

DENMS HOWARD SQUIRE, FAlM Member Housing lndlrstry Associat~on, Manager Director Skelmorl~e Managemem Semes Charman, HIATraining and Pmfessxonal Development C o m t t e e Formerly General Manager Boml Plaster Board, Waratah Gypsum and Gypsum Re~ources Ausvalia Pty Ltd

GRAEME LAWLER, MlEAust ROY CHARLES ELLIN. (.'I'Eny liomd Mctnber, Dilsclor Scrrcliry and ('llnrf Fxzcutive York c:iv~l 1'1). I.lJ, bi;c I'w\iJcnt Uiliwr NE(.'A South Aurrr~li;~ (:wl ~ 'un l r~c lu r~ P.drrdtn>rl Chsr~cr Ct,rrcnrl\ I)in.r.1111 PIYEU , - South Ausmlia,(Deputy ~x&ng ~ n c , ~ & c t o r BEST - MIDavid Tmran) Skill8 Centre, Alternate Board

~ccup&anal Services, Consumer and Busmess Affa~rs Dept, Member Electrmal and Electrntechnology Energy and Water Tmmnn Board ISA) Inc (Deputy - Mr r)ouglas Hargreaves)

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The increased level of training in South Australia's building and constmction industry was applauded by Premier John Olsen at the launch of the CITB's 199912000 Annual Training Plan and Programme on June 17.

Mr Olsen was the keynote speaker at the launch, which was attended by leading industry representatives and a large gathe- of print, radio and television media.

After the launch, the CITB's Presiding Member Richard McKay and CEO Doug Strain joined the Premier on a tour of the David Jones Adelaide Central Plaza site in Rundle Mall.

The Premier is shown with Mr Fred Arias (Project Manager) talking to young workers on the site.

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The CITB launched a media campaign towards the end of 1998199 to ensure as many people as possible are aware of the industry training programme.

A feature highlighting CITB's activities was organised for the Sunday Mail's SA Success promotion on June 13 as seen in the copy of the page shown above.

The Sunday Mail said the CITB was now recognised as a national leader in its field, with other States looking at adopting the South Australian model. The feature signalled the start of a major advertising and promotion campaign targeted at the uptake of training by the Industry throughout the State.

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i. (Oc!f&@ 199q. ~tk~,has b e a a strong vspmse h m l e within the industry and wider commumty keen to learn more about the programme.

The site contains detailed information on the latest training courses and how young people can enter the industry, as well as advice on how the CITB levy can be paid. The site can be

Ihe ClI'B Boar4 has adopted a policy of holding some of its meetings in country centres in recogmition of the importance of the building and construction industry in regional South Australia.

In June, theBoard flew to Roxby Downs in the State's far north, which has been the centre of intense building activity by Western Mining Corporation (WMC).

Work by WMC in expanding the Olympic Dam copper and uranium mine and the nearby Roxby Downs township helped push the CITB training fund to a record level of $6.26 million in 1998199.

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TO pmvide training O P P O W ~ ~ ~ ~ In implementing the 1998199 for existlug eligible workers. Commercial Sector Tmininz -

Programme, the CITB provided approximately $800,000 in funding I ' fndwasedn- of 'Idued to support the provision of training r....--~.& for tho industry. to over 4,300 persons on approxi- mately 210 courses. A summary of the

- 9 Fund training providers to &five

training in accordance with the pWi0ritie.s i d e h W by the sector,

I s ~ u n d individds and wterprises to w#e& short courses and

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I During the period CITB funding supported, in full or part, the attendance of over 11,000 persons at approximately 500 training programmes, courses, seminars or activities. These activities included an extensive range of industry subjects conducted by a wide range

, of training providers. 1998199 saw a continued growth in the numbers of persons accessing training facilitated through CITB funding support, with it being forecast that this gxowth will continue in 199912000.

CZTB Fuizded Trainina Places - Totat N d e r

topics covered and training outcomes achieved is attached as Appendix 1.

Heusing S e a r Training Programme In implemenring the 1998199 Housing Sector Training Programme, the CITB provided approximately $650,000 in funding to support the provision of training to over 2,600 persons on almost 100 courses. A summary of the topics covered and training outcomes achieved is attached as Appendix 2.

Civil sac to^ Trafnling hogrmme In implementing the 1998199 Civil Sector Training Programme, the CITB provided over $1 Million in funding to support the provision of training to almost 4,000 persons on approximately 200 courses. A summa- ry of the topics covered and training outcomes achieved is attached as Appendix 3.

To inctease numbers of people entering the industry under contracts of training

To ensure thata pool of skilled workers continue to enter the SA building and construction indu59

An inmase in the number of ne7 entrants under Eontracts of ing in accordance with sea targets as idenafied.

Provide suppon to organisations in accordance with Board policy

Identify and establish, where appropriate, new structured training arrangements Provide advice to schools and 1 individuals about training and

Throughout the period the CITB continn~d its commitment to entry level training through the provision of over $2 million to support almost 700 apprentice and trainees attending the various group training schemes which exist to serve the needs of the SA building and aonstruction industry. The following schemes received CITB funding assistance in 1998199:

Group Training Employment (GTE),

Master Builde~s Group Training Scheme,

Plumbing, Electrical, Electronic and Refrigeration (PEER) Training,

tb Housing Industry Association Cnoup Apprentice Scheme, and Trainee and Apprentice Placement Service (TAPS).

VET in Schwols The Board of the CITB identified VET in Schools as a strategic stream for the UTB's efforts in supporting the continued availability of well skilled persons for employment within the building and construction industry. In recognition of this, the

Board of the ClTB in May 1999 the appointment as the CITB VET in agreed to develop a VET in Schools Schools Project Coordinator. Strategy. This strategy was to ensure oblbme 4@inst that systems are in place to support ~h~ CITB 1998/99 P;TP established the young targets by trade and number against of careers in the building and con- which contracts were let with the struction industry whilst still under- Group Training Companies, taking SACE studies. Ms Kate Smyth Outcomes achieved were; was selected in June 1999 to assume

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Gi-owth ik Shppwt CITB funding support in 1998199 saw a continued growth in the numbers of apprentices and trainee8 receiving CITB assistance;

Total Number of Apprentices / Trainees Supported

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I 1993-94 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1997-98 1999-2000

PERIOD (forecast)

Ad&* udorween t r d n h ~ and I - othm qpp6rtunitiS &at & during the pear. Pr;aPi$tt M b i l i t ~ in& Aanual I fesponsiventss of the FU& to the seed8 ~ f i f l d ~ t r .

1n 19W99, all skill needs identified by the industry for addreesing by the CITE wem achieved within the fund- ing pgrammw which comprise the Annual Tmining Plan. A b a result no funding allocation was madeagsinst this prosamme.

Re Rim$rerrfar Tmmrf and Urban Ptmin& 7?a &n, DI DILaid*Rv b;rS inter- " b a d at the Adelarde Hills Tamel Pmjmf.

The Training Enhancement Promamme is u t i l i d sDecifioallv to -

Enable the delivery of specialiscd meet the needs of the Civil Sector training for the industry that is n6t of the industry. otherwise available. - Provide structured, oompete~.., In 1998199 $215,000 was made

basad trainiftg p f o $ r m s and available for this programme.

e these do not exist. Learning Resource Development

Spwiaiised industry training Under this project, the CITB provid- delivered to the indu6trv ed $30,000 to enable the Civil Slcills

Development of suitable training Centre to develop resources to

courses for industry support the outcomes identified by the Civil Sector in the Annual . Demsed leadtime from the Training Plan.

identifloatfan of a training ueedto MI- ~ P ~ I I ~ s ~ ~ ~ J , . The project resulted in leamind

teaching resources developed fo+: Vehicle maintenance; Basic earth-

s"ppolZ industry based works for landscaping Load slinging: training proy4dws in accordance Compaction techniques; Forklifts; with the CDWs policy. Revegetation of construction sites; Provide support ta the Civil Mechanical demolition; Laser level- S&or toidentify training needs ling; Dogging; Dump and water

truck operations.

Literacy & Numeracy S u p w The CITB provided $30,000 to support the delivery of literacy and numeracy training for course participants. This project integrates literacy andnumeracy skills develop- ment with technical training in a manner consistent with the NationaI Communication Strategy f a the Building and Construction mdustry developed by Construction Training Australia.

During this project, over 110 individ- uals were assessed as requiring litera- cy and numeraey skills training. Of those identified, nearly 80 individ- uals accepted and received assistance that was integrated into the training courses they were undertaking, thus increasing their capacity to access additional training.

Traineeshk Support The CITB provlded $70,000 to enable the Civil Skills Centre to administer and promote traineeships in the SA Civil Sector and to assist in the transition from course based delivery to the new National Training Packages. The programhe has result- ed in a further expansion of the uum- bers of individuals under Contracts of Training for the building and construction industrv. but ~articularlv for the Civil Sector of the industry.

The project bas resulted in an increase in the number of building and construction trainees to 436. This includes over 340 existine work- - ers undertaking structnred training. Nearly 70% of these trainees operate outside the metinpolitan area.

TraSmkg Deitebpmehf Under this project, the CITB provid- ed $80,000 in funding to enable a Training Development Offtcer to be employed through the Civil Skills Centre to ensure that the training needs of Civil Sector were King identified and addressed. This project involved extensive metropolitan and regional industry liaison and redted in: an expansion and refinement of the skiu outcomes relevant to the Civil Sector to be funded by the CITB; the development of promotional articles that were included in industry newsletters; follow-up surveys of enterprises previously involved in training of their staff.

Zesearch and Development Programme -

The Board's Research Ox~nlination Pancl managed this pn>jimriune with ' -1 Assist the Board and the industry a~proximately $74,000 being expeud-

I to provide quality advice to ed to support the following activities: governments on the training needs of the industry. Review af CITBfunded Mia- Broaden the involvement of the ing - Post Training Euaht&n industry in the CITE'S planning This involved an analysis of

processes. participant response forms undertaken

I Provide the CITB and industry internally by the CLTB as well as an

with on the independent, external review of past

of pmveS, participants and their enterprises that had been involved in CITB fnnded

Influence training developments courses. The research found that 99% 1 at a national level. of participants considered that the

I Identify mechanisms of stimulat- d n i n g expanded their bowledge or ing demand for training. skill base with 86% indicating that Support the development of the the expanded knowledge and skills non-endorsed components of the wehe applied at the workplace. The National Training Packages. evaluation also found that attendance

at a course resulted in a more positive attitude to further training with over . Improved information available 90% of the participants indicating a

to interested parties on skill shm positive influence on future course ages and training needs.

I attendance.

Greater range of structurec nulining programmes. Housing Sector Training Improved input into national Needs Andysis advisory committees based on This research was directed at identi-

valid research. fying any gaps in training supply and

. Increased participation in training by eligible work's.

. Fund rigomus research aativitier in accordance with industry nee( and progmmme objectives.

Fund wurse and materials devel opment where these do not exist . Establish advisory structures in line with national arrangements. - Employ a Training Liaison Officer for the Housing Sector of the industry.

Establish consultative mecha- nisms consistent with national developments.

Snpport the development of user friendlv resources for smal business.

demand as part of the preparation of the CITB 1999/2000 Annual Training Plan. The research found that the number of private providers has expanded so that the range and deliv- ery flexibility exists to meet industry demand. The survey also identified priority areas for skill development to be fnnded by the ClTB in 199912000.

Future of the industry discussion paper In 1997198 the Board commissioned the development of a paper exploring different scenarios for the future of the industry. This bas been reworked into a fofm more suited for wide spread dissemination and discussion on the potential implications for the training system. This revised paper is to be released for consultation in 199912000,

Evaluation of Eatry Level Daining The Board commenced an analysis of entry level training arrangements for the SA buildmg and construction industry in 1997198 which resulted in a wide ranging discussion on alterna- tive training arrangements. Further work is now underway on ways for the Board to influence an expansion in the uptake of new entrants by the industry. The implications of this second report on the Board's longer- term strategy for entry-level training are still being considered.

Iflput to national advisory committees Throughout 1998199 the CITB supported the various stream advisory committees established under the auspices of CTA. This effort has seen the endorsement of National Training Packages in both Civil Construction and General Construction, along with development of Draft Packages for the Services Stream, whilst work continues on Off-site, Heritage and Heavy Engineering.

Innovative trainiflg initiatives A pilot project involving manufactur- ers, builders, steel framers and brain- ers was conducted by the Master Builders Association and funded by the CITB. Defining aspects of the piIot were the significant level of on-site delivery and assessment that were undertaken and the collabo- ration between suppliers, builders and subcontractors. The programme resulted in 18 individnals receiving training in steel frame constmaion.

The Board assigned $48,000 to the Access and Equity programme

d ~ p ~ o p p o f - to address the training needs of

spwial hnguqe and k a c y funding programmes, patticularly needs, Ab(3ri&al aild Torre the Upskilltng and Cross-skilling Strait Islander people and people programme. This programme has with CTsabiIities. contributed to the uptke of training

by identified groups. Measurable outcomes include:

fmd& t r W g p l a m delivered to pwpk in tber(:@ions. . Almost 2,000 (or 22%) of those

who accessed CITB funding . Increased participation of indlvid- support were res~deut outside gals and companies in t r a g of metropolitan Adelaide. and particularly in languagee

anan-@Y prom@' . Nearly 80 individuals receivtng Adnimum of593 6f ttaining mtegrated structured training places &ken up by women. support for numeracy and literacy . Incregsed participation in training skills development to enable them by Aborigiaal and Toms Strait to advance or complete other warkers YdnQ workers with a technical training. disability. . Bpxeased lireracy and numeracy . Over 400 (or 3.75%) of those who

level in the iti&@. accessed ClTB funding support were females.

. Inelude access and eqdty requirements in contracts with training providers,

Ensure access and equity requirements and National Communication Strategy principles are addressed in course6 reviewed by the "'.s Training Assessment CojIInIittee for accreditation.

Market the benefits of training direcfly to identified groups witl special needs.

Seek inpug from identified grou~ in CITB planning processes.

Provide supplementary funding for training of identified groups. . Provide re-training programmes

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Increase the awareness and use of CITB funding programmes.

Promote training and skill enhancement as a means of improving personal and business pefforman~.

Increased profile of the Board's training activities

Increased compliance by the industry with levy obligations.

Increased numbers in industry accessing training through the Fund.

Throughout the period under consideration the CITB has continued to actively promote the training which the ClTF Levy facilitates, along with taking action to maintain the awareness of the liability to pay the CITF Levy.

Por the first time the Board of the CXTB agreed to tbs development and conduct of a fully integrated promotional strategy, with the broad aims of;

inaeasing the number of persons accessing CITB funded training;

impraving skill levels in the SA building & construction industry through training;

raising awareness of the CITB among the =general Community of the CITE and thereby improving the connnunityk perception of the building & constroction industry; and

maintaining a Mgh level of awam ness amongst those liable to pay the ClTF Levy.

This strategy, launched in May 1999, is being managed through Lathlean Advertising Pty Ltd, in conjunction with Austin Williams Public Relations.

The strategy called for an envizon- ment sufvey to be conducted in May 1999 of the awareness which then existed as a basis against which to - measure the impact of the strategy itself. As a result McGregor Marketing Ply Ltd was engaged to conduct a survey of 200 SA licensed builders and a representative sample of the SA general community.

The result of this survey indicated that the CITB already had a signifi- cant degree of recognition amungst all markets, with 68% of sub-contcac- tors and 10% of the general public &early aware of the CITF Levy, with almost 50% of sub-contractors heing aware of theCITB itself.

The CITB has worked closely with its many industry partners in an endeavour to encourage an uptake of training and zddress the need to engender a "Traitring Culture'' into the industry. Principle amongst the measures taken have been:

a. the further development of the CITB Wehsite, with Minister Buckby, Minister for Education, Children's Services aad Tmining launching the site to the industry in October 1998, and

b. the extension of CITE Training Excellence Awards to most areas of the building and construction industry.

Governapce, Finance & Administration Program -

expended exceeded the target set, though all expenditure incurred was within budgeted limits.

Risk Statement and Strategy The Board af the CITB re@&' committed to ensuring it manages the risks associated with the CITB's operations through the maintenance of a comprehensive policy and strategy. The CITB's Policy states;

The CITE is committed to the development and implementation of a structured risk management policy in order to protect all stakeholders against potential losses and to manimise efeciive- ness and eficiency.

In accordance with its Risk Management Policy, the ClTB

integrate risk management

idennj5, all risks;

conduct formal risk evaluations and develop a riskproflle which encompasses all of the CITB's planning strategies and

select, monitor and review

commmica~e with and involve all stakeholders including employees in the process;

J provide the resources requid to facilitate adequate training in risk management.

The CITB's commitment to a structured and efsective risk managemen2 strategy will contribute to the success~l administ~tinn of the ClTF Act and improve the opportunities for structured skills development and positive training outcomes for those in the building and construction idwQ in SA.

YZK Compliance Policy During 1998199 the Board af the ClTB initiated action, in line with the policies and strategies agreed in 1997/98, to address the matter of Year 2000 Compliance. Progrw is such that the Board of the ClTB, consis- tent with its Y2K Policy, is confident that all risks associated with systems operations in the year 2000 will have been eliminated or minimised.

Stajffing At 30 June 1999, the CITB employed 13 full-time staff. This comprised 7 staff on contracts of employment (including two trainees) and 6 on a permanent basis.

Infor&&'on Technology Thmughout the period of this report the ClTB operated a 13 Terminal Local Area Network. The CITB has also adopted an IT Strategic Plan and as part of this the CITB has fuaher developed its web-site on the Internet to incorporate an ecommerce facility.

Eqf&v During the p a o d no reports or instances of a breach of the CITB Equity Policy occurred.

Oceqaiional Realth, Safety and Welfare ((OHS&W) During the period no wor-kplace injury or illnesses were reported.

Training During the period the CITB spent $10,144, whi~h represents approxi- mately 2% of the wages and salaries paid to staff, on formal staff training.

Overseas Travel During the period the CEO visited the CITB(UK). The ClTB(tJK) is similar to the CITB in its various mles and functions, though it is substantially larger than the CITB and operates nationally. It operates throughout the UK, with training centres spread throughout the country, The CJTB incurred an expenditure of $4,393 to support this visit.

In addition, during the period, MI Marcus d'Assurnpcao, CITB Training Development Manager, spent six months on a shon term contract as part of the Indonesia- Australia Pmership for Skills Development Programme funded by AmAID. He was located in Jakarta to prepare a feasibility report on the development of a S!dk Passport sys- tem for Indonesia. Mr d'Assumpcao undertook the project on leave from the CITB and thus the CITB inoutred no expenditure.

QualQ The CITB remains committed to being a Quality organisation which is widely reoognised for its effective- ness and efficiency. Duriag the period the CITB continued the documenting of its pmcedures such that a basis is established to gain Quality Accreditation.

Financial Result In 1998/99 the CITB's tatal income was $6.26 Million This represents only a marginal increase on the total income far 1997198. The CITB Annual Financial Statements for the perid 1 July 1998 to 30 June 1999 are attached as Appendix 4.

Financial Reserve During the period the Board main- tained its Reserves Policy. This policy requires the ClTB to maintain a Training Reserve, which is reflected in the Annual Training Plan, and a Strategiia Resme, which is to be 25% of the following year's budgeted net Levy inwme and for 1998199 this was $1.455 Million.

Accommodation During the period the CITB main- tained its occupancy of premises at 81 Greenhill Road, Wayville.

Sector Standing Sub- Committees and Working Party In accordance with Section 13 of the SA CITF Act 1993, the CITB operated the following comnnttees to provide advice on funding allocations;

a. Housing Sector Standing Sub-Committee

b. Civil Sector Standing Sub-committee, and

c. Commercial Sector Standing Sub-Committee.

In addition, the CITB also supported the operation of the Specialist Sexvices Working Party.

Co'Ilection Agents As at 30 June 1999, the CITB had approved, in accordance with Section 19 of the SA CITF Act 1993, 56 Collection Agents, comprising mainly Local Government Authorities. In the period a total of appmximately $75,000 was paid to Collection Agents. This figure represents approximately 9% of the total admin- istrative costs incurred by the CITB.

Compliance Audit Pilot In its role of administering the SA CITF 1993 Act, and to fulfil its responsibility to ensure all CITF Levy due is in fact collected, the Board of the CITB authorised the undertaking during 1998199 of a Levy Compliance Audit Pilot. This programme was contracted out to Moore Stephens Priestley and Moms Pty. Ltd and has seen the conduct by 30 June 1999 of 51 audits. The pilot has been extended through to 30 June 2000 and procedures are in place to ensure that lessons learnt through the conduct of the pilot are applied to the CITB's standing operating procedures.

Fines and Penalties During the period the Board of the ClTB imposed fmes under Section 25 of the SA CITF Act to a total value of $32,000.

Etz~ironmatal Issues The CITB maintains a smoke free workplace and has a strong commit- ment to the environment. Dunng the period of this report the CITB under- took no activity which was damaging to the natural environment.

I b, ClTB Commercial Sector Training Programmes - 1998199

2. CITB Housing Sector Training Programmes - 1998199

%. CITB Civil Sector Training Programmes - 1998199

4. ClTE Financial Statements 1998199

COMMERCIAL SECTOR

Numbers MATERIALS HANDLING Basio saM,ld Intermediate scaffold Advanced Scnffoldmg oagsmg Basic nggmg Intermediate Rigeng Advanced riggng Asbestos removal Asbestos removal bonded Manual Demolition Twin rape retrieval Steel fixinp PLUMBING SERVIC&5 Roof plumbing Hot waw unlt maintenancdse~cing AS3500 Baokflow prevention awareness M A c m OPERATTON Mobfie crane operation Peqonnel hoistslcombn~ed goods hmst Elevated Work Platform Forklift Operahon Heavy Tmck Lioence TILING Wet area systems Tile accreditauon pragtamme & upskilling FAINTING AND PLASTERWS Advmoed maiblmg Intraductron to stencilling Alrless spray painting F*~ngflnshrog & plasterboard cormce OH&S Senior first atd Confmd sgwe tcaimng Heat stress safety awareness Hazadous Iocatims installations WALL & Cl?JLINGBI&EXS Suspended ceilings MECEANICAL SERBfCer: Passive fm protection Refrig~rsUon pipe work conversion Tesung, adjushog balancing & commtssiomg MANAGEMENT Contractor upgrade Performance based bu~Idlug code Supervisor upgrade safety gupervlsor Workplace aSses8or ELECTRICAL Elechlcal self testing (for plumbers who obtained Ulw B class llcence before July 1997) Restndad electrical licence Elemcal self testmg A Elec t rd self reshng B Non p-ribed lrghting 1nsrallahon Teledatabaslc aabling licence Teledata BCL cat 5 Teledata BCL coaxial TWata BCL fibre oohcs AS3000 wmng rule&efresher 80 Refngerabonhx con&homng fault finding 40 Eledaal oommemal and mdustdal

oTAER - Basic concrete work 20 Baslo welding t h m a l cutling 50 Sub-total 3140 -

T r h g undeaaken uWis~ng T d g Rebates - Outcome not specified ~n the ATP 0 Trmnmg undertaken to address earl~er trainlng or other pmgrammes 0 m A L S

Actual lhioed

Positions Contracted to nai"

as at 3016199

CJTB' Housing Sgctor. Training; programme^ - 19'98t99

Timbbr ruip flmring ~ a ~ s i v c n ~ . protection Sesffoldhla for dmrsllc use

c m m ~ AND WALL BOARUPWNO Fixing flwhmg & p l a s l c h d wmiw 15

LANDSCAPING & IRRIGATION lnigation and malnlu~tance u)

Main and dewam site 30 bencw and compuund\ 10 Trench~ng and rhuring 130 PIN le\lne (DIUIIC. O U ~ C T C ~ C . CI 60

Basic conme work 24 Compaotion techmques 16 WmIcwne uaff~c manap.cment 250 Laying palhxays and h&standing Cmstruct kerhs and gutlem Road and onbcmenr maintenance

- Aephdt laying 20 P a w laying 40 Road and Psvement marlangs 2.5 RAlbWORKS

Plan reading Br specificatlons 60 Surveying and huer levelling 40 Bstrmatin~ 20

Load slinging Bandling ooncrete producfs ENVIRONMENT Environmental awareness (Conshuction Wok) 130 Rw88etatitrz a constmctian site 20

ContmtabilUy taam meGber's 8t busmess unrt managers Team leader development programme Team development ELECTRICAL Eleotrical self testmg A Teledata WC cabling liaence T e l d B C L cat5 'ElEaata BCL coma1 Teledata BCL fibre ODUO( Elecmcal self festing~ 25

I Reiiiger'ationlmcond~tioning fault bdmg 10 Sub-total 2762 Ttddne mdefhken utilisme

Actual lbined

as at 3016199

positions Contracted

to Train as d 3016199

ootcome Achieved Against

Target No.

specified in t h e m fa1di"g u n d m to address

her bUdng or other' progcmmes m s 2762

INCOME Industry levlas 2,830 1979 1MO - 580'

lntemt on depos~ts 116 09 56 1 272

Grants 116 116

Fines 1 14 17 3' Gain on disposal of assets 1

Other mom 11 10 5 4 M

m h m e 2,959 2,102 1,070 l21 6,W

EXPEND= Adminislr&o~;-

Sslanes and dated p a y m a 189 162 91 44 CoUecaonAgents fees 61 10 4 75 Depreciahon 18 16 9 43 Sector adrmnrshstion Pmmotlon & occupaocy 63 54 31 148

OUler 99 85 48 23%

Tors1 Admbktration Egpendihue 430 327 IS3 94

Training expenditure 1,763 1.890 1,085 - 4,730

Access & eqwty eqsndit 3 3

Tatsl %inin& Access

& Equitg Expenditure 1,763 1,893 1,085

Grant 3xpenmhr1M I 70 70 Salanes and =hued payments 10 10

Pmmauon & aecupmy

Other 5

Total Grant Expenditure - . U8 138

TOTAL EXPENDllURE 2193 2,220 l,Z68 138 5,819

OpetatisgSmplodP&dt)

befm Abnordltem 766 (118) (1901 (17) 441

Add(1ess) Abnormal Item 2.1 ' 90 74 154

Operating SurplnsP~cit)

after Abnormal Item 856 (118) (tl.6) 07) I

124 20

9SZ 8 3

Aggregate af amounts

transferred horn (to) m m C48 6 C4) 17 6

Amomdated Surplus

at 30th Juoe 2@7 751 4

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Tetal Ckmnt Assets

NONCURRENT ASSETS P m p e r ~ ~ plmt and equpment

Totsl Nan current Assets

Total Asseta

CURRENT LIABmIms Tmning expenditwe approved but not yet pad Credttors and accrued expenses Pmns~on

Tetal CUFmt Liabilities

Total LkMiIh

mum1XT&D.mNDS Reserye Accumulated fends

TOW Aecmolated Fonds

Cash at 30 Jnue

I Sfaterrteat of Cmh Flowsfoo% the year endt

Notes

&immom PROM O P ~ ~ T ~ & A ~ Receipts:

Industry Umu@ 1ev1es Inkmt recaved omor Orant from Gmemnent

'PAYMENTS: P a y m t s to employees and supphem li'anlng, access & equrty expemtture Orants

Net Cesh (used in) provided by Operating AUlvities 15.2

i C m m s ~XWM ~NYESTWQ A C T P J ~ T ~ Raeiptsl

PrQceeds h m sale of commemid b& Phceeds fmm sale of plant & eqqment

PAYMENTS: Payment for corn bxlls Payment fot plant & eq*pment

Net CaEb provided by Inssting A&ties

Net IweaSe in Cash Held

Cash at 1 Joly

I I Vkion and commitment I I

Philip Vaughan, Industry Liaison Ofleer

n a g p ~ o g m m e s i n i t i a ~ by CITB arb having a &@iiltmt impact ia b e l p b to improve &T kevds across all sectme of the

indnsm, accorhg t~ the Premier, J& Otsen.

t%p&ng at the launch of th% lIW9120QD T r W g Plan and ~~g Pmgamme on June 17, Mr Ol sa r e f l e d an the CITB's past successes and said the fumre waa lookins very positive.

Mr Olsen said more tban 750 young people would receive special training during the coming year to prepare for an expected upsurge in building and construction.

This was an addition to an intensive upskilling and cross-sleilling programme for people already working in the industry.

- Innovhn and training The CITB has introduced several initiatives to ensure people take full advantage of training opportunities.

Industry Liason Officer Philip Vaughan spends much of his time visiting worksites to improve the information flow between industry and those providing training support.

The CITB's website www.citb.org.au is also proving extremely useful and popular in making sure people are aware of the training programmes available and how they can be accessed.

Tomorrow's builders recruited to@ r- - -

To e n ~ ~ more young people into building and constructi~m, the CITB h a bean taqsting key scbools ~4th a V ~ ~ ~ t i o n a l Educafion and Training rn) w e .

I Tlre aim of the prcfprame is to:

Chats mms awamws of building and con-tion m a g yoan$ pe~p1e.

t Provide studen.ts with W ~ ~ P E infomatian s b m earear oppoffunitee.

Develop basic skills that students c m take into the industry I

VET in Sfhob&

1. k u & fhe VET in Wmds pp.t the i n b w is being p a - d v e in anwumging higb d b f e p u n g w p l e to join Building ttnd Crmstntetion. From thr: very be&niagth prnjeet eshbhhes a of life Im$, 1sunhxg zhat will emur@ the warId:m ofthi: &tlve have & EaE wtk vm &k culture af up- with m w initi&k*s. P W w i m w

2. The VET in SWals project activdy works to develop in young m p l e the skills, attitudes and attributes that the Building and

'onetruction industry needs to be strong and vibrant in the 21st century.

. .-fie VET in Schools project allows school students to develap an understanding of the Building and Construction industry based on fact and positive experiences. The students are actively encouraged to pursue a career in the industry, at a range of levels, and are assisted to make their dream a reality."

6 6 There is a clear need for education

and industry to work in a partnership to

provide careers for young South Australians.

In achieving this partnership for the building

and construction industry Z see the CZTB

assuming a leadership role through its

VET in Schools Programme. ) )

The Hon. Malcolm Buckby, Minister for Education, Children's Services and Training

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