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FOR FURTHER COPIES AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology Office of the Chief Executive GPO Box 320 ADELAIDE SA 5001 ABN: 16692317206 Telephone: (08) 8226 3821 Facsimile: (08) 8226 9533 The 2010 Annual Report is available on the department’s website at: http:://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au ISSN: 1449-6437

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

AGENCY ROLE AND GOVERNANCE

Chief Executive’s Overview ....................................................................................... 7

Highlights 2010 ......................................................................................................... 9

Vision, Mission and Values ..................................................................................... 18

Role, Legislation and Structure ............................................................................... 19

Boards, Committees and Authorities ....................................................................... 20

Governance ............................................................................................................. 24

REPORT ON OPERATIONS AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT OF FURTHER EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY’S STRATEGIC PLAN

Goal 1

Exemplary Workforce Planning and Development .................................................. 30

Goal 2

Strong Industry Partnerships ................................................................................... 42

Goal 3

High Levels of Participation and Achievement in Learning and Work ..................... 51

Goal 4

Excellence in Tertiary Education and Training ........................................................ 60

Goal 5

World Competitive Research, Technology and Innovation ...................................... 75

Goal 6

Skills and Technology for the State’s Environmental Sustainability ........................ 85

Goal 7

DFEEST is a High Performance Organisation ........................................................ 90

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MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Workforce Data .................................................................................................... 100

Workforce Diversity .............................................................................................. 102

Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management .......................................... 112

FINANCIAL REPORT

Financial Overview ............................................................................................... 114

Audited General Purpose Financial Report .......................................................... 120

Account Payment Performance ............................................................................ 160

Contractual Arrangements ................................................................................... 160

Fraud .................................................................................................................... 160

Consultancy Expenditure ..................................................................................... 161

PROFILE OF VET ACTIVITY

Profile of VET Activity ........................................................................................... 166

Training Package Activity ..................................................................................... 169

OTHER REPORTING ITEMS

Employees Overseas Travel ................................................................................ 175

Reconciliation Statement Report .......................................................................... 176

Reporting against Carers Recognition Act 2005 .................................................. 177

Disability Action Plans .......................................................................................... 177

Whistleblower Protection Act ................................................................................ 177

Freedom of Information ........................................................................................ 178

Asbestos Management ......................................................................................... 180

Urban Design Charter .......................................................................................... 181

Sustainability Report ............................................................................................ 181

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S OVERVIEW

I am pleased to present the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology 2010 Annual Report. This year has been a pivotal one for the department and portfolio, with a number of major reforms and achievements which would not have been possible without the support and leadership of Ministers Snelling and O’Brien. In July this year, the Premier and Minister launched the Skills for All agenda, which will see the largest investment in skills in the state’s history. The State Government has committed $194 million over six years to fund an additional 100,000 training places to help create 100,000 new jobs. The Skills for All reforms will for the first time offer every person over the age of 16 an entitlement to be funded to undertake training, the reforms aim to significantly increase both the uptake and level of training so as to increase participation in the workforce and increase productivity. The increased funding for training has also been complemented by an overhaul of TAFE SA infrastructure with over $200 million committed by the State and Commonwealth Governments to upgrade existing facilities and build new infrastructure, including: $125 million committed to build a world-class Sustainable Industries Education

Centre on the former Mitsubishi site at Tonsley Park $20.3 million invested to upgrade TAFE SA’s Noarlunga ($8.7 million), Regency

Park ($5 million) and Tea Tree Gully ($6.6 million) $10 million invested to upgrade TAFE SA’s Whyalla ($6.5 million) and Mount

Gambier ($3.5 million) campuses $9.4 million invested to build a new TAFE SA Victor Harbor campus These projects, combined with funding committed last financial year, represent the largest infrastructure upgrade in TAFE SA’s history. Another highlight for the department in 2010 was the successful delivery of the new Productivity Places Program, with $32.3 million committed to train and retrain existing workers and $11.4 million for job seekers in the last 12 months. The economy has continued to recover from the impact of Global Financial Crisis with the number of South Australians starting apprenticeships and traineeships increasing by 6.4 percent over the previous year. Overall, there were 22 100 commencements across the state in the last 12 months to 30 June 2010.

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There were an estimated 12 500 apprentices and trainee completions over the year ending 30 June 2010, an increase of nearly 11 per cent on the previous 12 months. This compared to a national increase of 6.4 per cent over the same period, with South Australia recording the highest annual percentage increase in completions of all states and territories. A significant effort has been in 2010 in ensuring that South Australia maintains it’s reputation for high quality education and training. Regulatory procedures were strengthened and delivery of training remained at the highest standards with 90.5 per cent of South Australia’s vocational education and training graduates saying they were satisfied with their training - the highest level of student satisfaction in the nation. South Australia’s international education sector remained relatively strong throughout the year despite challenging circumstances with the international education sector generating $990 million for the South Australian economy last financial year and employing more than 6,500 people. The rollout of the AdamMax program was completed in 2010, providing up to 55,000 residential and business premises across Adelaide with the opportunity to access high speed broadband. This joint initiative between the State Government, the Australian Government and local internet service provider, Adam Internet, involved the construction of 59 WiMAX towers, providing high speed broadband services to 350 blackspot areas across metropolitan Adelaide. The department continued to work with the state’s universities and research organisations in securing increased funding for research and development and highlights of the year included the opening of the $30.9 million Plant Accelerator, known as the ‘super greenhouse’, at the University of Adelaide’s Waite Campus and a commitment to invest $25 million towards the Goyder Institute for Water Research, which will position South Australia as a world leader in water innovation and science. I would like to thank all staff in the department for their ongoing support, dedication and commitment to making a difference – the department has punched well above its weight in 2010 and none of this would have been possible without your efforts in what has been a difficult fiscal year for the state. In 2011, a key focus for the department will be delivering the State Government’s Skills for All reforms, implementing the infrastructure plan, maximising opportunities from the National Broadband Network and implementing the Science Technology and Engineering and Maths strategy. More than ever the work of the department and key stakeholders in these areas will be critical for the social and economic future of the state. Raymond Garrand CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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HIGHLIGHTS 2010

Training, Skills and Employment Skills for All, a major reform of the South Australian vocational education and training system which includes an extra $194 million investment in training over six years was released as a green paper for consultation. The department, through the South Australia Works spent $30.4 million in 2009-10 to provide 30 700 learning, skills development, training and work opportunities to people facing difficulty entering the workforce. Over 16 690 people participated in employment programs with over 7500, including 1135 Aboriginal people, gaining a job. A review of both the South Australia Works and Adult Community Education Programs was undertaken in 2010, which resulted in a re-prioritisation of the strategic directions of South Australia Works, and a strengthened focus of the Adult Community Education Program. The department implemented the Building Family Opportunities Program, a $9.6 million (over four years) program in partnership with the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. The program provides long-term jobless families with the support and necessary assistance for them to gain sustainable employment. The program provides intensive support to families across the local government areas of Playford, Port Augusta and Port Adelaide Enfield. Over 100 families participated in the program during 2009-10. In April 2010, the department, in partnership with Reconciliation SA and the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations facilitated the Aboriginal Employment Industry Champions Network, a network of 24 industry champions to help work with their colleagues in their industry sector to create training and employment opportunities for Aboriginal people. Seven industry clusters have been set-up to help focus effort in the hospitality, mining, health and community services, retail, finance and advanced manufacturing industry sectors. The department secured $3.1 million in funding from the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, to manage the Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship project. The project will provide at least 500 pre-apprenticeship training opportunities in South Australia by June 2011, in occupations or industries included on the National Skills Needs List, thereby increasing the number of individuals taking up formal apprenticeship training in traditional trade occupations.

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The Training and Skills Commission, established in September 2008, released its Five Year Plan for Skills and Workforce Development Skills for Jobs in September 2010. The department completed the re-registration process for all South Australian Education Services for Overseas Students providers across three sectors (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students, vocational education and training, and higher education). South Australia was commended for its co-operative and excellent response by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. In May 2010 the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education initiated the McCann Review regarding the regulation of vocational education and training services to overseas students studying in South Australia. The Government accepted the review’s recommendations and proceeded with proposed amendments to the Training and Skills Development Act (2008). The bill will be considered in 2011. The review, while resulting in the development of a stronger compliance regime supported by tighter sanctions and penalties for non-compliance and improved risk management, requires no increased regulation for providers complying with the legislation and the standards. The department, received a positive audit review report from the Australian Universities Quality Agency for its regulation of higher education. TAFE SA TAFE SA delivered training to nearly 80 000 students in more than 800 courses across 48 campuses (NCVER 2010). As South Australia’s largest provider of vocational education and training TAFE SA played a major role in providing a comprehensive range of courses to industry, the community and disadvantaged groups. Together the three institutes - Adelaide South Institute, Adelaide North Institute and Regional will play a critical role in delivering on government priorities, including the facilitation of an additional 100 000 training places over six years. TAFE SA consistently leads Australia in terms of student satisfaction and employment outcomes for students. 92% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of their training (NCVER 2010) and 95% of TAFE SA graduates would recommend to others the training they undertook TAFE SA campuses and facilities have received major Commonwealth and State Government infrastructure investment over the last year to upgrade campuses. The State Government has also committed to develop the Sustainable Industries Education Centre, a $125 million building and construction education hub to be constructed at Tonsley Park.

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TAFE SA courses are increasingly an alternative pathway to university and over the last three years the number of offers to universities being made on the basis on an applicant’s TAFE qualification, increased 30 percent from 924 in 2008 to 1204 in 2010. TAFE SA has continued this year to increase the flexibility of its training through online, external and blended delivery, so that its 87% part-time and 13% full-time students are better able to balance study with work and family commitments. TAFE SA is well known and highly regarded by employers for providing consistent and nationally recognised training that meets industry needs (Synovate 2009). TAFE SA works closely with industry and the community to ensure students’ qualifications are relevant to current and emerging skill demands. TAFE SA is committed to building on long-term relationships working with businesses and enterprises to customise and tailor training solutions. 87% of employers are satisfied with both the quality of training delivered by TAFE SA to apprentices and trainees, and the quality of nationally recognised training delivered by TAFE SA (National Centre for Vocational Education Research 2009a). TAFE SA’s contribution to building the capability, quality and capacity of the vocational education and training system was recognised at the 2010 South Australian Training Awards. Nominated in two organisational award categories, TAFE SA Adelaide North Institute won the Large Training Provider of the Year. Of the twelve TAFE SA students nominated in individual award categories, five students from regional and metropolitan campuses won awards for: Apprentice of the Year, Trainee of the Year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student of the Year, Vocational Student of the Year and School-Based Apprentice of the Year. A 2010 competition to design a section of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens highlighted TAFE SA’s commitment to high quality student outcomes. Of the five awards on offer, four TAFE SA Urrbrae campus students studying for the Diploma of Garden Design won in the gold, silver, bronze and highly commended categories.

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Infrastructure In 2009-2010, the department successfully delivered over $33.3 million of infrastructure projects funded through the Australian Government’s Better TAFE Facilities and Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow Programs and the DFEEST capital budget. These works included a: $3.5 million development at the Mt Gambier TAFE providing a new 1100m2

building to accommodate building and furnishing programs $6.5 million campus upgrade at the Whyalla TAFE

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$6.6 million upgrade to the Tea Tree Gully TAFE to accommodate printing and graphic arts programs

$4 million upgrade to the Adelaide TAFE to accommodate Fashion and Footwear programs

$8.7 million upgrade to the Noarlunga TAFE including a new Health and Community Services area incorporating five new skills labs and classrooms, increased work and storage space for the Beauty program, a mezzanine area providing a large student common area and a refitted workshop with 15 additional welding bays and a state of the art spray booth

$5 million upgrade to the Regency Park TAFE to develop an Industry Training Centre for the Cooking and Hospitality Programs.

Construction continued on the new $9.4 million Victor Harbor campus with building works completed and the compliance testing beginning ahead of opening for business in March 2011. In September 2010, as part of the 2010-11 budget process, the State Government announced the allocation of $125 million to build a Sustainable Industries Education Centre on the 61 hectare site at Tonsley Park (previously Mitsubishi). This initiative includes: consolidation of all TAFE SA metropolitan Building, Construction and Furnishing

programs into the new facility divestment of outdated TAFE campuses – Panorama, Marleston and O’Halloran

Hill consolidation of educational programs other than Building, Construction and

furnishing from divested campuses to remaining TAFE campuses substantial savings in operating costs associated with program delivery, facilities

management and utilities. Science and Information Economy The report, Getting Connected, Staying Connected; Exploring South Australia’s Digital Futures, by Adelaide’s 15th Thinker in Residence, Dr Genevieve Bell, was delivered in June 2010. DFEEST initiated Dr Bell’s residency and co-ordinated the Government response to her report. Significant broadband projects funded by the Broadband Development Fund were initiated and substantially progressed during 2010. A major highlight was the completion of the network providing fixed-wireless broadband services to metropolitan premises within broadband blackspots. Two regional projects were initiated through collaboration between the department, local councils, Regional Development Australia and other government agencies. These projects completed the acquittal of the $7 million Broadband Development Fund which has funded 11 broadband projects valued at a capital outlay of $42 million in total. A key achievement for 2010 in the science and research area was the success of the Chief Scientist and the Premier’s Science and Research Council in winning Government support for establishment of the Goyder Institute for Water Research in South Australia. This collaborative venture, which involves the state’s three local universities, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and

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relevant State Government agencies, will ensure that South Australia becomes a leader in water research and home to some of the nation’s top water scientists. Its main purpose is to gain a better understanding of ground, surface and waste water, with a view to informing policy development (at state and national level) and facilitating a more integrated approach to management of this critical resource. Another highlight was the crowning in August 2010 of two of the state’s leading scientists – Professor Angel Lopez and Professor Tanya Monro – as the 2010 South Australian Scientist of the Year. The judging panel was unable to separate this year’s winners, who are both leaders in their respective fields of medical science, and have demonstrated outstanding commitment to excellence in science. Seven other researchers and educators were also awarded at the 2010 South Australian Science Excellence Awards. In 2010 the increased number of women involved in the awards was particularly pleasing; across all categories there was a 27% increase in nominations from females, and the number of female finalists was up by 100% from previous rounds. The increase in industry based nominations and finalists was also warmly welcomed. South Australia was successful in winning its first Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Cell Wall Biology. This Centre is being provided with $500 000 from the department over three years commencing in 2011. The Outback Connect program has focused on digital inclusion through identifying needs and encouraging the development of digital literacy skills. In addition to traditional users who have geographic and age barriers to participation in the digital economy, Job Service Agencies has been targeted to introduce e-learning options to both job seekers and Job Services Agencies staff. This has been a year of consolidation and investigation of place-based programs in selected public access locations such as the West Torrens Library. In a collaborative program with Health SA, the Health in All Policies Digital Technology recommendations were endorsed by the Chief Executives Group. The digital technology program was considered a landmark example of the innovative strategy, and the department was invited to represent this whole-of-government initiative at an Asia Pacific forum on the Social Determinants of Health, in Jakarta in November 2010. As part of the department’s on-going commitment to the uptake of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, a renewed agreement (2010 - 2013) with Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation Education was signed. The funding provided has enabled this organisation to curriculum-based science education to almost 60 000 primary and secondary students per annum. An early to mid-career researcher professional development program was trialled in 2010, with $120,000 provide to six South Australian researchers. One of these researchers will commence an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship, worth $800 000 (2011 - 2014).

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Partnerships and Cooperation with the Australian Government The department was active in national negotiations in the establishment of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator which will regulate registered training organisations and accredit courses to meet niche markets and the National Standards Council. The department is also supporting the development of the National Higher Education Regulator Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency. Both the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency are subject to national legislation, expected to commence in 2011 under which the Training and Skills Development Act, and the role of the Training and Skills Commission as regulators will end. The Australian Government’s Productivity Places Program provided additional training opportunities to assist South Australian workers and job seekers to develop new skills to meet the growing needs of industry. In 2010, the department allocated two funding rounds for Job Seekers and one round for Existing Workers. In November 2009, the department announced the first round of Jobseeker 2010 funds with successful applicants commencing programs from January 2010. Almost $6.6m of Productivity Places Program funding was allocated for 2268 qualifications. As of December 2010, there were over 2100 qualifications commenced through this funding. In April 2010, the department allocated the second round of Jobseeker 2010 funds. Almost $4.8m of Productivity Places Program funding was allocated for over 1634 qualifications. As of December 2010, almost 1000 qualification commencements are recorded for this funding. In total, as at December 2010, over 5500 Job Seekers qualification commencements were recorded for the Productivity Places Program for Job Seekers through 2009 and 2010 funding allocations and over 3000 qualifications have been issued. In October 2010, the department allocated around $32.3 million of Productivity Places Program funding toward almost 8000 existing worker qualifications. There were almost 500 Existing Workers qualifications commencements for this funding recorded as at December 2010. All enrolments into the Existing Worker 2010 Program are due 31 March 2011. Furthermore, from 1 July, 2010 an additional $1.6m of Productivity Places Program funding has supported approximately 200 additional User Choice existing worker traineeship positions under Contracts of Training. These Productivity Places Program funded trainees are undertaking higher level qualifications (Certificate IV and above) where User Choice funding would not otherwise be available. In total, as at December 2010, over 7000 qualification commencements were recorded for the Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers through 2008, 2009 and 2010 funding allocations and over 2100 qualifications have been issued.

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The department successfully secured $1.23m funding for South Australia in 2010 through the Commonwealth Industry and Indigenous Skills Centre program (formerly known as the National Training Infrastructure Program). Funding was granted from two streams of the program: Industry Skills Centres and Vocational Education and Training Infrastructure for Indigenous People.

In 2010 the Retrenched Worker Program expanded its services to include two regional areas and non Automotive companies. A joint initiative of the Commonwealth and State Governments, these support packages provided assistance to retrenched workers from: National Foods, Riverland Fletchers Freighters, Riverland Carter Holt Harvey, Nangwarry, South East.

Assistance was also provided to Bridgestone Australia Limited, Salisbury. As part of the Commonwealth’s five-year National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy the State Government has co-invested $21.9 million in 11 strategic areas of scientific research aligned with the state’s key economic strengths. As at 30 June 2010, almost $20.7 million had been allocated to the selected recipients. The National Partnership Agreement for Indigenous Public Internet Access was implemented in Oodnadatta in February 2010 and established a public internet facility for the Dunjiba community in collaboration with the Oodnadatta Aboriginal School. A local employment and training opportunity was provided for a member of the community who has supported increased digital economy participation among this community. This initiative was jointly funded by state and Commonwealth contributions, and exceeded participation targets. During 2010, the department was appointed the lead agency to coordinate implementation of the National Partnership Agreement on Indigenous Economic Participation in South Australia. This National Partnership Agreement commits South Australia to achieving specific Aboriginal employment outcomes that contribute to the Council of Australian Governments National Indigenous Reform Agreement (Closing the Gap). This has resulted in the achievement of significant outcomes including the provision of sustainable employment opportunities for former Community Development Employment Program recipients and the development of a new South Australian Government procurement policy that will help maximise Aboriginal employment opportunities in major government infrastructure projects. The department will continue to work with the Australian Government and other South Australian Government agencies to ensure that this National Partnership Agreement is implemented in South Australia which will lead to increased Aboriginal employment outcomes.

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The department was also involved in chairing three national groups on behalf of all jurisdictions, whilst working closely with the Australian Government, these include:

▪ Access and Participation Principal Committee - one of four principal committees established by the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment as part of its new governance structure to progress the ministerial council’s strategic plan and framework for 2010-2013. The focus of the principal committee is to increase participation, and improve access, to further education training and employment, and improve qualification and employment outcomes for the disadvantaged and disengaged. The principal committee is chaired by the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education.

▪ Flexible Learning Advisory Group – provides strategic direction and supports the Australian Flexible Learning Framework, on national issues related to the directions and priorities for flexible learning in vocational education and training, with particular reference to e-learning. The group is chaired by the Chief Executive.

▪ National Vocational Education and Training Data Strategy Action Group – the group was endorsed by the Ministerial Council for Tertiary Education and Employment to expand the breadth and depth of national vocational education and training data and to improve its collection, storage and accessibility. The action group is chaired by Deputy Chief Executive, Planning, Policy and Innovation.

Based on discussions in 2010, the department expects to conclude a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in early 2011 to further the existing close working relationships.

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VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Our Vision South Australia has a highly skilled workforce and maximised employment participation that shapes the state’s economic competitiveness, and is distinguished by a culture of excellence, innovation, continuous learning and social inclusion. Our Mission To optimally match workforce skills, training and participation, with current and future employment, working with individuals, community and industry to strategically support the state’s development. This mission requires creative and integrated policy that delivers effective training, employment programs and services. Our Values The department is striving to become a high performance learning organisation, which attracts, develops and retains a highly talented workforce. The department will only achieve its vision through a strong commitment to our people and core values. We will show integrity in our: Respect for: the values, beliefs, customs and cultures of individuals and our community others rights, responsibilities and professionalism Responsiveness in: providing timely and caring services generating creative, shared solutions embracing change where it is appropriate recognising and celebrating effort and achievement Openness in decision-making by: providing supporting reasons restricting information only where there is a wider public interest declaring any relevant private interests resolving conflicts being transparent Striving for excellence in: using public resources efficiently and effectively embedding equality of access and opportunity fairness in our operations standards of service Courage in: challenging and being challenged taking risks doing things in different ways taking responsibility for mistakes and learning from them enforcing our code of conduct

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ROLE, LEGISLATION AND STRUCTURE

Portfolio governance for further education, employment, science and technology is managed through a number of councils, boards and committees. These work in conjunction with the department to advise the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education and, the Minister for Science and Information Economy on key strategic areas.

Agency The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology. Acts Administered Technical and Further Education Act 1975 Training and Skills Development Act 2008 Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1993 Flinders University of South Australia Act 1966 University of Adelaide Act 1971 University of South Australia Act 1990 Regulations Technical and Further Education Regulations 1999 Technical and Further Education (Vehicles) Regulations 1998 Training and Skills Development Regulations 2008 Construction Industry Training Fund Regulations 2008 Public Corporations (Bio Innovation SA) Regulations 2001 Public Corporations (Education Adelaide) Regulations 1998 Public Corporations (Playford Centre) Regulations 1996

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BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND AUTHORITIES WITHIN THE MINISTER’S PORTFOLIO

Training and Skills Commission The Training and Skills Development Act 2008 establishes the Training and Skills Commission and outlines its functions. The current commission, appointed on 1 September 2010, has nine members and two deputy members appointed by the Governor. It is chaired by Mr Adrian Smith, who has been a commission member since 2003. The Act gives authority to the commission in regulating training providers in both VET and higher education and apprenticeships and traineeships. The commission advises and makes recommendations to the Minister on matters relating to the development, funding, quality and performance of the vocational education and training, adult community education and higher education sectors. The Act also establishes two reference groups, the Adult Community Education Reference Group and the Training Regulation Reference Group. These groups are chaired by commission members but draw on the wider resources of industry and the community for specialist advice through their membership and consultations. The commission advises the Minister on skills and workforce development priorities. The commission is responsible for the preparation, and annual update, of a Five Year Plan for Skills and Workforce Development in South Australia. The plan is the principal instrument by which the commission provides its advice to the Minister. In developing its advice to the Minister the commission is required, under the Act, to consult with a wide range of stakeholders, including groups representing industry, employees, education and training providers, industry skills boards and training advisory bodies, government and community. For more information regarding the Training and Skills Commission go to: http://www.tasc.sa.gov.au/ TAFE SA Institute Councils The councils are established by the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education for each of the three institutes of TAFE SA under the Technical and Further Education Act 1975. The councils advise, monitor performance and provide supplementary funding for the institutes’ operations.

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Austraining International

Austraining International was formed in 1991 and is wholly owned by the Government of South Australia. Austraining is a specialist project management and international development organisation managing projects throughout the Asia Pacific and Middle East. Austraining employs around 85 staff with 19 in-country offices across the Asia-Pacific.

For more information regarding Austraining International go to: http://www.austraining.com.au/aboutus

Education Adelaide

Education Adelaide is a subsidiary of the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education established under the Public Corporations (Education Adelaide) Regulations 1988. It operates as a partnership between the City of Adelaide, the state’s universities, the state government and numerous private colleges and schools. Its strategic direction is to accelerate the growth of South Australia’s education export industry to benefit the state’s education providers, the local economy and community. Education Adelaide works closely with the department to achieve international student targets outlined in South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

For more information regarding Education Adelaide go to: http://www.studyadelaide.com/about-us.aspx

Office of the Training Advocate

The Office of the Training Advocate provides a public contact point to respond to questions or complaints about the training system including higher education, vocational education and training, apprenticeships and traineeships, adult community education and education services for overseas students.

The Training Advocate is an independent statutory authority established under the Training and Skills Development Act 2008 and operates in accordance with a Charter of Functions. These functions are designed to enhance consumer protection by improving access and effective participation in employment and skill formation opportunities, and to contribute to strategies which raise the quality and responsiveness of the training system in South Australia. The functions are established to: promote employment, education and training provide independent complaint handling provide advocacy provide information and advice monitor the training system.

The Training Advocate reports to the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education and tables a separate Annual Report.

For more information regarding the Office of the Training Advocate go to: http://www.trainingadvocate.sa.gov.au/

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Digital Economy Strategy Group To oversee the Government’s role in the activities resulting from the Genevieve Bell report, the Digital Economy Strategy Group was created in 2010. The high level government working group is Chaired by the Chief Executive of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and comprises senior executives from relevant departments; Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Education and Children’s Services, Department of Health and Department for Families and Communities. The purpose of the Digital Economy Strategy Group is to provide strategic input and direction to position the state to take maximum advantage of the digital economy. It reports through the Minister for Science and Information The Premier’s Science and Research Council The Premier’s Science and Research Council was established to advise the government on strategies for boosting local science and research capabilities and contributing to strategic development - economic, social and environmental – of the state. The council is chaired by South Australia’s Chief Scientist and is administratively supported by the department. South Australian Telecommunications Strategy Implementation Group This group provided oversight for the Broadband Development Fund and has been disbanded following the final expenditure from that Fund and the formation, by the Office of the Chief Information Officer, of the state’s National Broadband Network Taskforce. The department is a key partner in the taskforce. SABRENet Ltd SABRENet Ltd is a company limited by guarantee with the three local universities and the South Australian Government as members. It is a not for profit organisation which has as its objective to further the use of advanced data networking for the conduct of research and education in South Australia. SABRENet Ltd owns a dark fibre optical cable telecommunications network linking the major higher education campuses and research precincts, as well as some schools and TAFE SA campuses. The department is represented on its board. For more information regarding SABRENet Ltd go to: http://sabrenet.edu.au/

Bio Innovation SA

Bio Innovation SA is a subsidiary of the Minister for Science and Information Economy established by the Public Corporation (Bio Innovation SA) Regulations 2001. South Australia has a dynamic bioscience industry based on a strong tradition of medical and agricultural research that drives commercial opportunities. To build on these opportunities, the South Australian Government established Bio Innovation SA, a bioscience industry development organisation that provides business development, finance, infrastructure and marketing assistance. An external review of

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this organisation was undertaken in 2009 which demonstrated the positive impact of its work in the state economy. For more information on Bio Innovation SA go to: http://www.bioinnovationsa.com.au/ Playford Centre Playford Centre is a subsidiary of the Minister for Science and Information Economy established by the Public Corporations (Playford Centre) Regulations 1996, to contribute to South Australia’s economic growth, exports, commercialisation of research and entrepreneurial activity, by facilitating the formation and development of innovative technology ventures. Playford Capital In 2001, Playford Centre formed a subsidiary Playford Capital Pty Ltd. Playford Capital uses funding provided by the Australian Government’s Building on Information Technology Strengths and Information and Communications Technology Incubator Programs to invest in South Australian information and communications technology firms which have the potential and commitment to become high growth companies exporting interstate and overseas. For more information on Playford Capital go to: http://playford.com.au

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GOVERNANCE

The department’s corporate governance obligations are prescribed in the Public Sector Act 2009 and the Technical and Further Education Act 1975. These Acts establish general management aims, personnel management and employee conduct standards. The Chief Executive of the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology is responsible for observance of these aims and standards. The department maintains a governance framework (refer page 27) that integrates strategic management, leadership and accountability, in the way it manages its people and resources to achieve best performance of its functions. Governance Framework In 2010 the department’s governance structure encompassed the following: Corporate Executive Corporate Executive is a high level decision making and leadership group in the department. Its primary role is to ensure the successful achievement of the department’s strategic planning and portfolio outcomes and it has responsibility for maintaining the effectiveness of these governance mechanisms. Budget and Finance Executive Committee The Budget and Finance Executive Committee is an expert committee providing financial governance over the department's resources. The committee monitors the department's performance against fiscal targets for the current financial year. It regularly reviews the department's financial strategies and the performance of the current year’s operating and capital budgets. It considers options and advises the Chief Executive on the department's financial strategies and options to mitigate budget risk in the current financial year. Asset Strategy Committee The Asset Strategy Committee provides strategic guidance for the integrated planning and management of all government-owned infrastructure requirements across the department, and the development of strategic infrastructure plans for its portfolios

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People and Culture Committee The People and Culture Committee provides strategic guidance for the prioritisation, planning and management of all organisational development requirements across the department and the implementation of the People and Culture Plan. Audit and Risk Management Committee The committee is an integral part of the department’s framework for governance and is established to provide assurance to and assist the Chief Executive in undertaking their statutory responsibilities. Some of the committees members are external. Occupational Health and Safety Committee The Occupational Health and Safety Committee provides leadership in Injury Prevention and Injury Management for the department’s directorates and contributes to the establishment, implementation, monitoring and review of Injury Prevention and Management Systems within directorates. The committee works collaboratively and within the strategic guidance of the department’s Strategic Occupational Health Safety and Injury Management Committee. Information and Communications Technology Governance Board The purpose of the Information and Communications Technology Governance Board is to set the department’s strategic directions for Information and Communications Technology, to monitor the implementation of Information and Communications Technology strategies across the agency, to drive value for money in Information and Communications Technology investment and to ensure compliance to the Information and Communications Technology governance framework. Strategic Procurement Committee The Strategic Procurement Committee oversees procurement operations within the department to advance the State Procurement Act objective of advancing government priorities by a system of procurement for public authorities directed towards:

▪ obtaining value for money in the expenditure of public money

▪ providing for ethical and fair treatment of participants

▪ ensuring probity, accountability and transparency in procurement operations. Executive Forum Executive Forum consists of the executive leaders responsible for the achievement of department objectives. The form also has a role in providing strategic discussion, collaboration and shared vision for the agency.

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TAFE SA Adelaide North Institute Executive Management Team The TAFE SA Adelaide North Institute Executive Management Team is responsible for supporting the role, function and responsibilities of the Managing Director. TAFE SA Regional Executive Committee

The TAFE SA Regional Executive Committee supports the Managing Director, TAFE SA Regional in the execution of the role, function and responsibilities of the position.

TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute Executive Committee The TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute Executive Management Team is responsible for supporting the role, function and responsibilities of the Managing Director. TAFE SA Councils Each institute has their own council. Each council has all the powers, authorities, duties and obligations as prescribed in the TAFE Act 1975, Regulation 56. The Council will focus in particular on the identification of strategic priorities for the institute's training activities and maximise the contribution TAFE SA makes to the community and industry. The TAFE SA Network Executive The network is a peak decision making body for all strategic issues relating to the TAFE SA Network. It leads the implementation of the Skills Strategy and will standardise services across a range of institute operational areas across TAFE SA.

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DFEEST Governance Framework

Executive Forum Chair: Chief Executive

Occupational Health and Safety Committee

Chair: Executive Director, Corporate Services

Corporate Executive Committee

Chair: Chief Executive

TAFE SA Adelaide North Institute

Managing Director

TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute

Managing Director

TAFE SA Regional Institute

Council

TAFE SA Adelaide North Institute

Council

TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute

Council

TAFE SA Regional

Managing Director People and Culture

Committee Chair:

Deputy Chief Executive,

Employment and Training

Services

ICT Governance

Board Chair:

Executive Director,

Corporate Services

Budget and Finance

Executive Committee

Chair: Deputy Chief

Executive, Planning, Policy and Innovation

Asset Strategy

Committee Chair:

Executive Director,

Corporate Services

Providing Quarterly Reports

TAFE SA Network Executive

These standing committees will be complemented with temporary policy feeder groups and project teams that are responsible to one of the standing committees.

Strategic Procurement Committee

Chair: Deputy Chief Executive, Employment and

Training Services

Audit and Risk Management Committee

Chair: External

Chief Executive

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2010 DFEEST SENIOR MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

AND REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS

DEPUTY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING

SERVICES

DIRECTOR

WORKFORCE PLANNING

AND POLICY

DIRECTOR

QUALITY AND TERTIARY

EDUCATION POLICY

DIRECTOR

PLANNING AND

EVALUATION

OFFICE OF THE

TRAINING AND SKILLS

COMMISSION

CHIEF

EXECUTIVE

DIRECTOR

SCIENCE AND

INFORMATION

ECONOMY

DEPUTY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

PLANNING, POLICY AND

INNOVATION

MANAGING DIRECTOR

TAFE SA ADELAIDE

NORTH INSTITUTE

DIRECTOR

EMPLOYMENT

PROGRAMS

MANAGING DIRECTOR

TAFE SA REGIONAL

MANAGING DIRECTOR

TAFE SA ADELAIDE

SOUTH INSTITUTE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

SHARED BUSINESS

SERVICES

DIRECTOR

ORGANISATIONAL

DEVELOPMENT AND

HUMAN RESOURCES

DIRECTOR

INFORMATION AND

COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY

DIRECTOR

INFRASTRUCTURE,

ASSET AND

PROCUREMENT

SERVICES

MANAGER INTERNAL

AUDIT AND RISK

MANAGEMENT

DIRECTOR

EXECUTIVE

SERVICES

DFEEST also has many important relationships with other organisations for example, Office of the Training Advocate, Education

Adelaide, Playford Capital, BioInnovation SA, Austraining. These relationships are not shown here.

MINISTER FOR EMPLOYMENT,

TRAINING AND FURTHER

EDUCATION

MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND

INFORMATION ECONOMY

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS UNIT

DIRECTOR

TRAINEESHIP &

APPRENTICESHIP

SERVICES

INDUSTRY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

PRINCIPAL

CONSULTANT

BUSINESS

IMPROVEMENT

TAFE SA NETWORK SERVICES

REPORT ON OPERATIONS AGAINST THE

DFEEST STRATEGIC PLAN 2010 - 2014

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REPORT ON OPERATIONS

Report on Operations Against the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology 2010-2014 Strategic Plan

GOAL 1 - Exemplary Workforce Planning and Development Our future workforce will be built through a world-class system of workforce planning and development based on understanding and responding to both industry and individual demand.

1.1 Strong and effective engagement with industry, education and

training providers, regions, community and government in understanding and analysing the demand for skills across the state (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.10, T1.11, T1.12, T6.15, T6.19, T6.20, T6.21 and T1.26).

The Training and Skills Commission, released its Five Year Plan for Skills and Workforce Development Skills for Jobs in September 2010. Key recommendations from the Commission were adopted by the Government in the Skills for All consultation paper released in July 2010. Skills for All sets out the key directions for significantly increasing the skills of South Australians to support increased labour force participation and productivity in South Australia. Extensive consultation occurred throughout 2010 and feedback has been used to inform the preparation of the final policy recommendations for Cabinet consideration. TAFE SA’s presence throughout the state enabled it to actively engage with key stakeholders to determine how needs can be effectively met through strategic collaborative arrangements. Examples of this engagement include: TAFE SA significantly increased the collaboration with South Australian universities in 2010 to enable the delivery in 2011 of targeted qualifications in a cost effective manner, utilising the human and infrastructure resources

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of TAFE SA Regional to support university presence in regional locations. Following the strategic review of South Australia Works the initiative has re-prioritised its strategic directions to assist more people in increasing their skills, qualifications and future employment opportunities. This review included extensive consultations with key stakeholders. Over 500 people attended 16 stakeholder forums throughout the state, which provided an understanding of the workforce development needs for the 12 State Government regions. Seventeen South Australia Works Networks across the state also consulted with industry and communities on workforce development issues which were articulated in three year strategic plans. A strategic review of the Adult Community Education Program was also completed in March 2010 and provided an opportunity to clearly identify and strengthen the role of the program within the context of Commonwealth policy and departmental priorities. Adult Community Education has been strengthened as the ‘fourth’ sector of education and has sharpened its focus on adult numeracy and literacy training, foundation skills and supported the development of a more structured literacy and numeracy curriculum being delivered by South Australian adult community education providers. Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance In 2010, the State Government committed $3.6 million to support the ongoing operations of the Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance to the resources industry over the period 2010-2014. The Resources and Engineering Skills Alliance works with industry, government and training providers to address a number of critical issues facing the minerals, resources and heavy engineering sectors, including: the global skills shortages in the minerals and resources sectors which

is exacerbated by the relatively remote locations of mining activity industry feedback that existing education and training structures and

programs are confusing, complex, difficult to access and lacking in coordination

the need to rejuvenate the education and training system in the Upper Spencer Gulf

the need to attract young people in greater numbers to careers in the mining and heavy engineering industry.

Industry-led workforce action plans The department has continued to support the development and implementation of industry- led workforce action plans by providing information about the labour market and linking with a range of government programs. In 2010, industry-led workforce action plans were developed and released for Agrifood and Wine industries; Health and

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Community Services and Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Defence and Mining. State’s Universities The department continues to work closely with the three South Australian universities in the development of the two national higher education targets: that by 2020, 20% of enrolments will be of students from low socio-

economic backgrounds that by 2025, 40% of people aged 25 to 34 years of age will have

completed an undergraduate degree or better. The department negotiated the state’s contribution of $5 million to the re-development of the Roseworthy Agricultural College of the University of Adelaide; university priorities for infrastructure funding are negotiated with the Commonwealth with consideration for state strategic priorities. The department continues to place emphasis on policy initiatives that improve participation in higher education particularly through pathways from vocational education and training to higher education. The department also facilitated a project, in collaboration with the Department of Education and Children’s Services and the universities to provide options for talented high school students to participate in university studies while still at school.

1.2 Exemplary workforce policies, plans and strategies to address the state’s demand for increased workforce participation and the high-level skills needed by industry, employers and regions (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.10, T1.11, T1.12, T1.26, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

Trainee and Apprentice Activity Traineeships and apprenticeships are integral to the development and maintenance of a highly skilled labour force in South Australia. The department is responsible for the regulation of the traineeship and apprenticeship system in South Australia, under delegation from the Training and Skills Commission, and for the provision of subsidies to support the training of trainees and apprentices. Training figures for trainees and apprentices remained stable in 2009-10 with a strong increase in commencements being offset in part by increased completions. As at 30 June 2010, there were an estimated 32 100 trainees and apprentices in training, a 0.2 per cent decrease on the figure for 2009.

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In 2009-10, there were an estimated 22 200 traineeship and apprenticeship commencements, a 6.7 per cent increase over the 2008-09 figure of 20 800, and a 7.2 per cent increase over the estimated 20 700 commencements in 2005-06. There was a significant increase in traineeship and apprenticeship completions in South Australia in 2009-10. An estimated total of 12 600 trainees and apprentices completed in the twelve months to 30 June 2010, an 11.5 per cent increase over the estimated 11 300 completions in 2008-09. The increase in completions may be attributed to the completion of full term contracts in response to economic conditions in 2008 and 2009, and a higher proportion of earlier, competency-based completions and existing workers undertaking traineeships and apprenticeships in South Australia. Reduced terms of the training contracts resulting from of increased earlier competency based completions is a contributing factor to the 0.2 per cent decrease in the 30 June 2010 in training figure. Figure 1: Trainee and apprentice activity, five years ending 30 June 20103

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Trainee and Apprentice Activity In collaboration with the Training and Skills Commission, the department developed Guidelines for the approval of applications for the declaration of trades and vocations under the Training and Skills Development Act 2008, and Guidelines for persons who supervise apprentices or trainees. The latter, which is in effect from 1 January, 2011, prescribes the supervision ratios to be applied to one or more trainees or apprentices, depending on the year or stage of the traineeship or apprenticeship.

A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Department of Employment Education and Workplace Relations, the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology and Santos for the implementation of an Indigenous training and employment project in the mining industry. Santos provided funding to the department for the employment of two mentor/employment brokers, who are based with group training organisations, and will mentor 25 apprentices and 25 school based apprentices over 2 years. Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship Project In collaboration with the Department of Education, Employment, and Workplace Relations, the department manages the Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship project. The project, an initiative under the National Partnership Agreement on Pre-Apprenticeship Training between the Australian and South Australian Governments, will allow nine organisations to deliver 44 training courses, thus providing at least 500 pre-apprenticeship training opportunities in South Australia by June 2011. The objectives of the project are to increase the number of apprentices in areas of skills needs as determined by the National Skills Needs List, by providing pre-apprenticeship training opportunities, and to accelerate apprenticeship completions through recognition of prior learning.

Since June 2010, six organisations have commenced delivery of training courses, with a total of 185 participants. It is anticipated that a total of 579 pre-apprenticeship training opportunities will be created through the project. 2008-10 Pre-Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program In 2010, the 2008-10 Pre-Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program was superseded by the Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship Project. The Pre-Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program was designed to increase the number of apprentices and trainees in strategically important occupations and industries, through the provision of technical and employability skills training, tailored for a specific apprenticeship or traineeship. Participants also undertook work placements with

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employers. During 2009-10, 22 Pre-Apprenticeship and Traineeship Program participants gained traineeships and apprenticeships in aged care, carpentry and joinery, and fabrication and mechanical engineering. A total of 90 participants entered into apprenticeships or traineeships over the life of the program. Joint Group Training Program As at 31 December 2010, there were 3895 apprentices and trainees employed by 16 group training organisations jointly funded by the State and Commonwealth governments through the Joint Group Training Program. Collectively, these organisations received $2.25 million to support the commencement, retention and completion of traineeships and apprenticeships.

Throughout the year, the department audited six group training organisations which were found to be compliant with the National Standards for Group Training Organisations. Productivity Places Program In 2010, the department allocated over $43 million of Productivity Places Program funding for approximately 11 000 qualifications to be delivered to existing workers and job seekers. Productivity Places Program for Job Seeker training is directed to people over 17 years who are not currently working and intending to seek paid employment after completing the qualification so that they are better equipped to participate in emerging work opportunities. Over 3900 Job Seeker qualifications were allocated in 2010 , 45% at Certificate II Level, 43% at Certificate III, 8% at Certificate IV and 3% at Diploma Level. There have been approximately 3100 qualification commencements recorded for allocated 2010 Job Seeker funding, 44% at the Certificate II Level, 47% at Certificate III, 7% at Certificate IV and 2% at Diploma Level. South Australia has administered Productivity Places Program for Job Seekers since 2009 and has recorded over 5500 Job Seeker qualification commencements. In addition, over 3000 qualifications have been issued, 58% at the Certificate II Level, 36% at Certificate III, 5% at Certificate IV and 1% at Diploma Level. The Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers training is for people already in the workforce to address skill shortages across SA industry sectors. The program pays for 90% of the agreed training costs for these qualifications and industry contributes the remaining 10%.

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Almost 8000 existing worker qualifications were allocated in 2010 and 11% were at Certificate III Australian Qualifications Training Framework level, 57% at Certificate IV, 26% at Diploma Level and 6% at advanced diploma level. As of December 2010, almost 500 qualification commencements recorded for 2010 allocated Existing Worker funding.

1.3 Resource allocation plans for training delivery to meet the state’s

skill needs and the best investments for publicly funded training and workforce development. (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.16, T6.20, T6.21 and T1.26)

User Choice Training Subsidies The department is responsible for the provision of User Choice training subsidies to both public and private training organisations, to support trainees and apprentices with the cost of formal training. These subsidies are focused on traineeships and apprenticeships in occupations experiencing skill shortages in South Australia. The User Choice policy supports a range of traineeships at Certificate II and III Australian Qualifications Framework levels, a small number of higher level traineeship qualifications and all trade qualifications. During 2009, 154 registered training organisations, consisting of TAFE SA and privately owned providers, received training subsidies under a User Choice agreement. A total of $43 million was provided by the department during the year, to support in excess of 23 000 trainees and apprentices undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.

As illustrated in the figures below, funding for apprentices5 represented 52 per cent of student numbers and 70 per cent of expenditure, whilst funding for traineeships represented 48 per cent of student numbers and 30 per cent of expenditure.

The first Strategic Resource Allocation Plan was developed in response to the Training and Skill’s Commission’s five year plan Skills for Jobs and addressed those commission recommendations which were consistent with current government policy. Other recommendations will be

5 The funding for traineeships and apprenticeships does not equal total expenditure for User Choice, as other

expenses associated with User Choice are included in the total expenditure for the program.

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addressed through the Skills for All process. The Strategic Resource Allocation Plan discusses the broader vocational, education and training policy context and analyses the outcomes achieved from 2006 – 2008. It was used to inform the TAFE Purchase Agreements, Productivity Places Program priorities and eligibility for User Choice funding.

Key points include: the provision of User Choice funding for a range of qualifications at

the Certificate IV level an increase in planned intakes by Australian Qualifications

Framework level to address imbalances projected by the commission a target for completions in the TAFE Purchase Agreements targets for Indigenous students, students with a disability and

students residing in low socio-economic status areas.

1.4 High quality, coordinated and accessible career development and

workforce information services to assist individuals, employers and industry to plan and make decisions. (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.15, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

The Training and Skills Commission’s Five Year Plan for Skills and Workforce Development Skills for Jobs: Priorities for Developing South Australia’s Workforce, released in September 2010, noted many of the recommendations in its 2009 plan were taken up in the Government’s Skills for All consultation paper released in July 2010. The priorities identified in the 2010 plan included the need for improvement in language, literacy and numeracy skills through a range of measures to increase employment participation; better partnerships between vocational education and training and higher education; preparing for the ‘new economy’ so workers can more rapidly adapt to new demands; and renewed efforts to improve the use of skills in the workplace. This year the commission developed a specialist occupations list, and a detailed industry appendix that includes advice from industry on skilling priorities. The commission updates its plan annually to respond to changing economic circumstances and policy developments Traineeship and Apprenticeship Information Service The department operates an information service to provide advice and information on the traineeship and apprenticeship system to trainees, apprentices, their employers, and the general public. In 2010, the information service responded to 25 918 phone calls, an average of 498

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calls per week. This represents a 2.8 per cent increase over 2009. Career development services have been provided through South Australia Works to support people who experience barriers to employment through localised, targeted services. These services have assisted individuals to make informed choices about education, training and work, and facilitated planned pathways and successful transitions to learning and work. Over 1600 people have accessed career development services through the program. Eight Career Development Centres operate in Limestone Coast, Murraylands, Adelaide Hills, Port Augusta, Whyalla, Fleurieu, Barossa and Northern Adelaide. Career Development Services are also being delivered through contracted services in a further seven regions; Southern and Eastern Adelaide, and Kangaroo Island with new dedicated services in Yorke, Mid North, Southern Flinders and Eyre Regions. A Customer Satisfaction Survey identified that 84.1 per cent of respondents were satisfied to very satisfied with the overall services provided through these services. The distribution of a wide variety of workforce information and services to South Australians has promoted best practice workforce policy, planning and development. Provision of the following services have assisted individuals, employers and industry to plan and make sound forward looking decisions: Workforce Information Service Website

The Workforce Information Service provides high quality workforce planning tools and resources, including workforce strategies, and industry and regional profiles. The redevelopment, in 2010, of Workforce Information Service OnLine has made it a more user-friendly system, providing a coordinated career development and workforce information service to the community, industry and government. Qualitative and quantitative feedback reports high levels of both satisfaction and application of the information available.

WorkforceInfo Newsletter

WorkforceInfo, an online monthly newsletter, launched in May 2010, complements the Workforce Information Service website by linking readers to the latest Workforce Information Service Online content. Each newsletter features labour market data, coming events, and the latest workforce development and planning publications and resources. The number of subscriptions and downloads of popular departmental resources including the Workforce Wizard, regional profiles and Career Choices continues to increase.

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Workforce Wizard

The Workforce Wizard, an online tool, launched in June 2010, is designed to assist organisations and individuals interested in workforce research and planning in South Australia. Specifically, the Workforce Wizard customises information about an occupation (or occupations) on a variety of topics including employment size and status, regional and industry composition of employment, gender and age profiles, qualifications and schooling profiles, and vocational education and training and Higher Education information. It covers over 350 occupations, (as defined by the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, at the unit group level).

The Wizard is fast becoming one of the Workforce Information Service’s most popular content areas, with over 213 active subscribers, from a variety of organisations including government, registered training organisations, industry skills boards, industry associations, employment service providers and schools. Workforce Wizard 2011 will have a significantly expanded capability.

Career Choices

Career Choices in South Australia (Career Choices) assists young people make informed choices about their careers and the education and training pathways that will lead them there.

The most current South Australian labour market information available has been used to give people information about: - employment prospects for 27 industries, including earning

potential in each - the range of occupations and nature of employment in each

industry - learning pathways into each industry - the qualifications needed to

get a job - VET in SACE pathways - links to further information.

Designed to complement existing national career and occupation information found on MyFuture and Job Outlook, Career Choices is of particular benefit to vocational education and training coordinators and career counsellors in secondary schools with Vocational Education and Training in South Australian Certificate of Education options. Close collaboration with the South Australia Certificate of Education Board; vocational education and training coordinators in public, Catholic and independent high schools; TAFE SA; the Australian Council for Private Education and Training; and South Australia’s nine industry skills boards has resulted in high quality content

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available both as a hard copy publication, with over 7000 copies distributed, and online. Feedback gathered through extensive consultation and evaluation is being used to develop the next edition of Career Choices. A broader coverage of 32 industry sectors and application to people of all ages, especially those disengaged from school, training or the workforce to make informed choices about education and training which matches their interests and aspirations with future job opportunities.

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GOAL 2 - Strong Industry Partnerships Strong partnerships ensure employers have people with the right skills at the time to increase productivity in a rapidly changing and higher skilled economy.

2.1 Education and training providers partner with industry and

employers to identify and implement skills and workforce development strategies that increase productivity and the achievements of learners. (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.15 T1.11 T1.12, T1.26 and T4.8)

During 2010, TAFE SA continued to develop and strengthen partnerships with industry and employers to provide the required training and education to benefit individuals, organisations and the state. Examples of key partnerships include: working closely with Holden to tailor and complete over 2500

qualifications in the areas of Competitive Manufacturing and Engineering. By strengthening the skill level of Holden’s employees and its partners, they are ready to respond to the increasing demands of the domestic vehicle market

demonstrating best practice nationally, TAFE SA’s Regency

International Centre has introduced an ‘Enterprise Development Consultancy’ model, providing a direct approach to working with employers to identify their workforce training needs. The Regency International Centre has been working directly with the Hilton Hotel Adelaide to identify individual employee learning needs, provide recognition of existing skills and qualifications, and provide a gap training plan to fast-track their training. The Hilton Hotel Adelaide has reported improved productivity and staff retention rates as a direct result of working with our consultants. This award winning approach won the Business Developer/ Marketer of the Year Award at the 2010 Australian Training Marketing Association Awards

the TAFE SA @ Bower Place initiative represents excellence in true

blended delivery where immersion in industry practice, e-learning, facilitated tutorial sessions and vocational placement come together to create a transformational learning experience for participants. This is a unique model for human services. While it is common in many industry sectors to have models of upfront industry exposure, the challenges of facilitating a learning environment where there

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could be the need to concurrently manage difficult behaviours and the complexity of clients presenting with co-morbidity as well as the inherent confidentiality issues make this model particularly commendable. This has only been made possible through the partnership with Bower Place

during 2010, TAFE SA signed a memorandum of understanding

that further strengthened TAFE SA’s commitment to the national dairy industry (National Centre for Dairy Education and Dairy Australia) for the provision of high quality education and training

talented TAFE SA Adelaide College of the Arts graduates and

students have been recipients of the Helpmann Academy competitive grants during 2010, which were awarded to fourteen individual projects to emerging artists from a wide range of creative disciplines. Many of these students and graduates are at the very beginning of their careers as artists and this grant will allow them to tap into the knowledge and experience of overseas artists through master-classes and international arts institutions.

Traineeship and Apprenticeship Activity Traineeships and apprenticeships are fundamental to meeting the skills needs of industry and require a strong commitment by employers and partnership with the training provider. In 2009-10, 61.3 per cent of trainees and apprentices completed their training, a 2.5 per cent increase on 2008-09, and a 3.8 per cent increase over the base figure.

In 2009-10, 69.5 per cent of training contracts were completed and signed off before the nominal completion date of the contract term, representing a 20.5 per cent increase over the base figure.

Productivity Places Program The Productivity Places Program for Existing Workers was amended during the year to strengthen the connection with industry by requiring applicants to demonstrate their engagement with registered training organisations, have industry endorsement (through an industry skills council or South Australian industry skills boards or similar), and have a pre-established partnership with employer(s). Regular consultations are held between South Australian industry skills boards, and a number of national industry skills councils have also been consulted, on skills priorities, allocation mechanisms, and for advice on individual enterprise skill needs. Industry stakeholders are engaged (via forums, presentations and other communication channels) through industry networks, and

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individual enterprises. The Productivity Places Program for Job Seekers targets industries experiencing skill shortages, or forecast growth and/or demand for qualified workers. This data is sourced through industry skills boards/councils, the Training and Skills Commission, the Australian Bureau of Statistics and relevant areas of the department.

Industry Initiatives

During 2010 the department focussed on providing support to workers in the automotive sector facing difficult times by assisting Tenneco, Ai Automotive and Hirotech Automotive to support the training of its workforce to increase productivity and the portability of skills in the industry.

As a result of continued reduction in its production schedule, General Motors Holden employees were provided support for training in areas as diverse as community services, security, and transport and logistics to enable them to secure outside employment as a supplement to their reduced wages. 356 offers of training were made to workers for the secondary employment program. Industry and Indigenous Skills Centre Program The department successfully secured $1.23 million funding for South Australia in 2010 through the Commonwealth Industry and Indigenous Skills Centre program (formerly known as the National Training Infrastructure Program). The program consists of two streams, Industry Skills Centres and Vocational Education and Training Infrastructure for Indigenous People. The Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations competitively fund the program on a financial year basis to the value of $11 million with a matching industry contribution for successful industry skills centres applicants.

The primary purpose of the program is to fund the building, refurbishing, expansion of vocational education and training, training facilities, including the purchase of mobile and simulation equipment to deliver accredited vocational education and training that directly leads to and supports the development of state identified industry and community vocational education and training skills requirements. Elder Conservatorium of Music Music programs formerly delivered by TAFE SA at the Flinders Street School of Music were transferred to the University of Adelaide in 2002 and these programs have been incorporated within the suite of music courses offered by the University’s Elder Conservatorium of Music. The

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department currently funds the Elder Conservatorium of Music to the value of $1.082 million. The expected outcomes of the funding are to deliver vocational education and training programs in music to strengthen and create a sustainable environment for the delivery of music education at Certificate III to Doctoral level through out the state. Helpmann Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts Inc The department currently funds the Helpmann Academy for the Visual and Performing Arts Inc to the value of $292,000 for the purposes of advancing, supporting and promoting education and training in the visual and performing arts at the tertiary level in South Australia and more specifically, as set out in the academy’s constitution.

Industry Skills Boards The department administered funding deeds with nine industry skills boards to provide advice on skills and workforce development related matters and to develop and implement initiatives that support the skill needs of industry. The department ensures that the terms of the funding deed are adhered to. Regular forums have been held between the department and industry skills board representatives to enable more structured engagement arrangements and flow of information and advice. The forums allow members to identify and discuss matters of common concern. They also complement interactions between the department and the industry skills boards where information and advice is sought.

Seafood Training Centre of Excellence In the 2010-2011 financial year, the department supported the development of essential skill requirements by providing the Seafood Training Centre of Excellence Board funding to the value of $1.56m. In return, the board provides industry advice through an approved training plan to government on key skill demands for the state’s seafood industry. In the achievement of this outcome, the board funds training organisations such as the Australian Fisheries Academy, TAFE SA Regional and the Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme Board to provide the relevant training to meet and develop such identified skills to support the ongoing growth of the seafood industry in South Australia. Construction Industry Training Board Under the requirements of the requirements of the Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1993 (the Act) the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education is required to approve the Construction Industry Training Board Annual Training Plan. The expected outcomes of the plan are to improve the quality of training and increase the level

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of skills in the building and construction industry across all skills areas. The plan addresses such areas as, industry developments in the state including forecast growth, government election commitments as they relate to the construction industry and the role of the Construction Industry Training Board and more specifically, the implementation of a 15% of employment of apprentices, trainees, Aboriginal people, those experiencing disadvantage in the labour market and up skilling through major government construction and infrastructure projects.

Committee for Economic Development Australia The department partnered with the Committee for Economic Development Australia to present the 2010 Training Skills and Jobs Forum: Building the workforce to meet tomorrow’s labour challenges event. High level industry and government representatives attended the forum, which provided attendees with the opportunity to gain a first hand understanding of the key workplace, organisational development and productivity issues that South Australia will face in the future. Centre for Participation and Community Engagement Partnership A successful partnership with the University of South Australia’s Centre for Participation and Community Engagement saw the trial of Career Choices in South Australia with year nine students enrolled at Mark Oliphant College. One-on-one support was provided to students to explore possible career choices and relevant study pathways. These conversations began with consideration of the department’s handbook, Career Choices. The materials were well received and motivated students to do further research on their future subject choices and options under the new South Australian Certificate of Education. The Participation and Community Engagement Partnership and the department also presented Career Choices as a South Australian case study to the national higher education career conference for career practitioners on vocational education and training pathways.

2.2 Current and emerging skills needs for major projects, fast growth industry sectors and regional businesses are met. (links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.10, T1.11, T1.12, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

The Skills Connect Register, a departmental strategy implemented as a response to the Australian Government’s Economic Stimulus Package, required 10 per cent of total labour hours on all State Government building and construction contracts to be performed by apprentices and trainees and jobseekers from an Indigenous or disadvantaged

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background. A ready pool of participants for contractors was provided through a range of departmental training and employment programs. In 2010 the Retrenched Worker Program expanded its services to include two regional areas and non automotive companies.

A joint initiative of the Commonwealth and State Governments, these support packages provided assistance to retrenched workers from: National Foods, Riverland Fletchers Freighters, Riverland Carter Holt Harvey, Nangwarry, South East. Assistance was also provided to Bridgestone Australia Limited, Salisbury.

A variety of services were offered to affected workers, including job search assistance, career counselling, case management, skills recognition and development, and referral and placement into employment or work experience.

208 regional retrenched workers registered with the department to access the State Government Assistance Package. A total of 141 workers participated in a Skills Recognition Project with 75 qualifications at the Certificate III level or above being awarded. 117 regional workers were also supported to undertake further training opportunities to assist them to gain alternative employment. The State Government component of the support package for Bridgestone Australia Pty Ltd which commenced in October 2009 concluded in October 2010. At December 2010, 375 of the 479 workers who registered with Job Services Australia providers had been placed into alternative employment. The department’s Skills Recognition Project resulted in a total of 267 qualifications being awarded. 179 qualifications were at the Certificate IV level or above. The department also funded 11 500 hours of accredited training for former employees seeking to reskill or upgrade current skills. In 2010, 910 businesses that tendered or applied for government works and services contract and associated sub contracts valued at $250 000 or more per annum, registered with Inskill SA. From 1 January 2011, Inskill SA will cease, to be replaced by the Workforce Participation in Government Construction Procurement Policy approved by Cabinet. This new policy will be administered by Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.

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Emerging Industries The department undertook analysis to identify the skill and workforce needs of the emerging Cleantech Sector. This included a commissioned study and input from a forum involving a wide cross-section of providers and industry groups. The recommendations of the study have been mapped against the department’s actions to identify gaps. National Broadband Network Over the next eight years the Australian Government's National Broadband Network Company will be undertaking the construction of a high-speed broadband network to service the current and future needs of individuals and businesses alike. The National Broadband Network Company’s Corporate Plan (released 20 December 2010) outlines the workforce development strategy upon which the success of the construction program will depend. The department has established an industry/departmental steering committee to consider the workforce implications of the National Broadband Network roll-out and align construction activities in South Australia with the three major elements of the corporate plan being: identification of the supply of appropriate skilled resources versus

the demand for these resources, and therefore what potential gaps will require intervention

collaboration on relevant training programs and qualifications, providers and funding sources to support the development of skills

implementation of an approach to provide assurance that the workforce engaged on the National Broadband Network has the required skills and qualifications.

2.3 Industry works with the research community in areas of strategic priority to increase the state’s competitiveness and productivity (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.8, T4.9, T4.10, T4.11 and T6.19)

The department is committed to supporting world competitive research, and does this by enhancing the research base to foster development and uptake of new technologies, and by striving to continually increase strategic investment in science and research aimed at delivering economic, environmental and social returns to the state. Support is provided in a number of ways: to assist in leveraging Commonwealth funding for strategic

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institutes and centres (for example, Goyder Institute, SA Health and Medical Research Institute); acquisition of leading edge research equipment (for example, the SABREnet high speed broadband network servicing the education sector); and attraction of world-leading experts to lead and build the state’s expertise in strategic areas

through the Premier’s Science and Research Fund, to undertake specific research projects.

Criteria for support generally include alignment with the state’s strategic priorities for development - economic, social and environmental. Examples of significant South Australian capabilities developed through strategic government investment include the Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics at the Waite research precinct; the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing at Adelaide University; and the Mawson Institute at Mawson Lakes campus of the University of South Australia.

2.4 Dynamic links between industry, government, small and medium

enterprises, and the education and training sector with joint action the norm. (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.10, T4.8, T6.19, T6.21)

A strategic partnership agreement was signed between Workskil and TAFE SA that will source suitable students for trades apprenticeships. These students will be case managed following training by TAFE SA, in conjunction with Business SA. Under the Productivity Places Program industry, government, small and medium enterprises, and training providers work in partnership to assist job seekers and existing workers to acquire, update and upgrade skills, and gain lasting employment. This also deepens the skill base of the South Australian workforce, improving productivity in the South Australian economy. As part of the South Australian Government’s commitment to the Council of Australian Government’s National Indigenous Reform Agreement to halve the gap in employment outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, the department introduced Stepping Up the Pace, South Australia’s accelerated Aboriginal employment strategy. Under this ambitious strategy, our target is to train an additional 250 Aboriginal students every year and create an additional 470 jobs for Aboriginal people each year. In its first year, Stepping Up the Pace achieved an additional 626 training outcomes and 658 employment outcomes

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The department recognises that in order to continue achieving these important outcomes, strong partnerships with key industry sectors in South Australia is essential. During 2010, the department, in partnership with the Commonwealth Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations and Reconciliation SA established the Aboriginal Employment Industry Champions Network as a key strategy to increase training and employment outcomes for Aboriginal people within targeted Industry sectors. Industry clusters have been formed to focus efforts in the hospitality, mining, retail, advanced manufacturing, community services and health and, finance industry sectors. The department, in partnership with the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations developed a range of resources to support the Aboriginal Employment Industry Champions Network including: quarterly meetings for members a dedicated web portal a monthly e-newsletter a services factsheet relevant and up-to-date research joint visits to individual business members.

The department will continue to focus on and support this important partnership initiative to help ‘close the gap’ in Indigenous employment disadvantage.

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GOAL 3 – High Levels of Participation and Achievement in Learning and Work Investing in education, skills and training that leads to secure, well-paid jobs is essential to the state’s future prosperity through increased productivity, workforce participation and social inclusion

3.1 A highly skilled workforce for industry and business to

successfully compete in local and international markets (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.16, T6.15)

South Australia Works helped people to develop the skills required by a changing and dynamic economy to meet current and emerging workforce needs. Of 5075 people who participated in industry work programs, 2145 gained employment. A funding agreement was signed between the department and the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations for Training Initiatives for Indigenous Adults in Regional and Remote Communities funding worth $1.32 million for training programs to be delivered in South Australia regional and remote communities over three years. Training will be provided in a range of industry sectors, including aged care, information technology, conservation and land management and transport.

Playford Alive Works was a collaborative project between industry, service providers and the department which prepared the workforce and provided sustainable pathways into areas of high industry demand in the northern suburbs of Adelaide. The project provided case management and employability and pre-employment training as well as mentoring and post placement support. The department, through the South Australia Works initiative secured $450 000 funding over two financial years from the WorkCoverSA Return to Work Fund to deliver the Next Step Training and Employment Program. The program will support 40 WorkCover recipients with new employment opportunities by facilitating their return to the workforce.

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3.2 The supply of skills provided by the education and training

system meets changing labour market demands. (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.15, T6.19)

In support of the Government’s focus on participation and productivity, TAFE SA has increased the number of students with higher level qualifications with 30.5 per cent of TAFE SA students achieving a Certificate IV or above in 2009-10 compared to 25.7 per cent in 2009. The vocational training needs of South Australians change over time and accordingly TAFE SA continually reviews its program delivery to ensure that training demand is matched with supply. In response to increasing consumer and industry attention to sustainability TAFE expanded its delivery of courses in 2010 to include new courses on sustainability and renewable energy skills. During 2009-10, TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre increased the participation of Aboriginal students in Certificate III and above across all TAFE SA programs by five percentage points, 33.5 per cent compared to 28.5 per cent in 2009. The Industry Partnership Program identified new employment and training possibilities, assisting people to develop the skills required by a changing and dynamic economy, and implemented initiatives to meet current and emerging workforce needs. Of the 1747 people who participated in Industry Partnership Program initiatives during 2010, 413 gained employment and 1122 gained additional skills to be retained in the workforce.

The department, and the Training and Skills Commission developed a sophisticated planning framework aimed at relating the allocation of public training investment to areas of skills development priority. The Training and Skills Commission in its Skills for Jobs five year plan assessed skill development priorities in the South Australian labour market. The department responded to this report through the preparation of a Strategic Resource Allocation Plan. The plan informed the allocation of resources and training priorities across TAFE Purchase Agreements, Productivity Places Program priorities and through eligibility for User Choice funding. This plan can be accessed through the department’s internet site at www.dfeest.sa.gov.au.

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3.3 Individuals, especially people experiencing difficulties entering or staying in the workforce, participate effectively in learning and work (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.19, T6.21)

Over the past year (December 2009 compared to December 2010) the labour force participation rate (in trend terms) in South Australia increased by 0.2 of a percentage point to 63.6 per cent. South Australia’s participation rate is current 0.1 of a percentage point below the 30 year high recorded in October 2008. OZ Minerals and TAFE SA’s Port Augusta Aboriginal Access Centre have continued collaboration in 2010 to deliver a pre-employment training program to remote Aboriginal communities in the APY Lands to provide a clear pathway from training to employment. Ten students graduated with Certificate I and II qualifications and were offered employment with OZ Minerals’ Prominent Hill mine.

Eleven traineeships delivered through TAFE SA’s Port Lincoln campus will allow Aboriginal students to receive a wage while completing their Diploma in Enrolled Nursing. The program is an innovative and integrated model for connecting Aboriginal students with a career in nursing and increasing the number of Aboriginal health professionals. November 2010 was a milestone for 10 participants completing the Australian Defence Force Indigenous Employment Development Course. The first event was their graduation on 12 November 2010 held at Port Lincoln, attended by the graduates, their families and friends. Also represented were officials from the Australian Defence Force, South Australia Works, TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute and Eyre Peninsula Indigenous Community organisations. The course was an 8-week residential program held in Singleton Barrack, New South Wales, or Eyre Peninsula unemployed Indigenous youth to gain the skills and confidence to be successful in meeting the educational, health and fitness standards for entry into the Australian Defence Force.

The graduates developed employability skills, which will enable them to undertake employment opportunities within any disciplined agency. Two graduates will proceed with the next phase of recruitment training with Australian Defence Force and another two are considering employment with the South Australian Police and remaining participants will undertake further studies at TAFE SA or complete Year 12. The South Australia Works suite of programs continued to provide a strong response to priority needs in a changing labour market. Expenditure on South Australia Works learning, training and work programs was $30.48 million.

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In 2009-10, 30 740 participants were assisted with the development of foundation skills, generic skills, vocational training, brokerage into employment and post placement support. Of these, 16 690 participated in work programs and 7520 (45 percent) people gained employment. Over 14 000 people participated in learning, skills development and training programs.

The department’s regional coordinators worked with the employment and skills formation networks to respond to each regions unique learning, training and employment challenges. In 2009-10 $8.746 million was provided to assist 6800 people to participate in regional projects and a total of 3635 employment outcomes were achieved. South Australia Works in the Regions assisted 2070 mature aged participants, with 1075 finding employment. In addition, 710 Aboriginal people were supported through a diverse range of projects, with 320 gaining employment. Newly arrived skilled migrants and international students who completed their studies to gain employment in their area of skill and expertise were also assisted through the Skills Recognition Service. Clients were provided a range of services, including assistance with recognition of trade skills and overseas gained qualifications, referral and advisory services, and case management support for people who faced significant barriers to skills recognition and employment. In 2009-10 over 2500 migrants were assisted with recognition and employment support. Three hundred and forty six people gained employment through the services delivered by Skills Recognition Service. South Australia Works improved learning and employment outcomes for Aboriginal people by providing support, job training, work placements, recruitment leadership training, career enhancement, traineeships and apprenticeships. Of the 2215 people who participated in work programs for Aboriginal people, 1135 gained employment. The Aboriginal Apprenticeship Program supported 150 apprentices; 63 new apprentices commenced an apprenticeship. The Tauondi Aboriginal College provided 690 Aboriginal people with accredited or non accredited training. The college had a significant role in building the confidence, capacity and capability of the state’s Aboriginal community. Over 100 000 accredited training hours and 5000 non-accredited training hours were delivered. The Abilities for All Program provided accredited training to 160 people with a disability, which developed their skills and created expanded employment pathways. Sixty seven people with a disability gained employment. South Australia Works provided young people with the skills and opportunities to move successfully from school, further education and training or unemployment into stable, rewarding work. In 2009-10, over

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8460 young people participated in work programs for young people with 4135 gaining employment. Of these 2785 participated in regional projects with 1496 gaining employment.

Seven Youth Conservation Corps projects provided over 170 young people with practical work experience on a range of conservation projects, with 35 gaining employment. The Learn 2 Earn program, delivered a broad range of projects across the state. Two hundred and forty seven young people participated in ten projects totalling $978 000, which were delivered by both TAFE SA and private providers, resulting in 60 employment outcomes.

In 2009-10, 925 participated in public sector programs with 700 gaining employment. The State Government’s Skills Recruitment Strategy, CareerStart SA and the Skills Register facilitated a workforce planning approach to the recruitment of trainees, apprentices, cadets and apprentices across public sector agencies. A total of 427 participants were employed through CareerStart SA; 220 of these were young people. In addition, 13 young people gained a traineeship with a not-for-profit community sector organisation. The Skills Register supported 210 young people to find ongoing employment in the public sector following successful completion of a traineeship. 25 gained an ongoing employment placement through the register. The department implemented the Building Family Opportunities Program, a $9.6 million (over four years) joint Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology and Department of the Premier and Cabinet initiative. The program enables members of long-term jobless families to confidently access and use services and programs that address barriers to employment and improves the responsiveness of systems and services in order to increase the workforce participation of long-term jobless family members. Building Family Opportunities Program providers commenced implementation of the program in the three Local Government Areas of Port Adelaide/Enfield, Playford and Port Augusta, and are assisting families to break the cycle of intergenerational joblessness by addressing complex interrelated personal, family and vocation barriers to employment. Over 100 families participated in the program during 2009-10. The Learning Works information and referral service (Hotline) implemented in 2010 assisted young people with training inquiries, referral to training places and identified suitable training opportunities. Vocational Education and Training to Work

The Vocational Education and Training to Work program is a student support and transition model that maximises the resources of the state vocational education and training sector and the Commonwealth

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funded Disability Employment Services to provide a case management support service to people with disability during their training, with a seamless transition into open employment with ongoing support as required. Results for the 2010 cohort are yet to be reported, however early indicators of the study and employment outcomes for the three academic years of the Vocational Education and Training to Work program indicate very positive results from the application of the model. Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship project The Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship Project seeks to provide 75% of training opportunities to young people, who are 19 years and under, Aboriginal people, and people with disabilities. Group Training The 2010-11 Joint Group Training Funding model was revised to provide enhanced incentives to group training organisations that employ trainees or apprentices in targeted groups. The targeted groups comprise trainees or apprentices, who are Indigenous, disabled, or reside in a remote location. In 2010, 187 Aboriginal and 82 disabled trainees and apprentices commenced training contracts with group training organisations. Drought Apprenticeship Retention Program The Drought Apprenticeship Retention Program provided support to employers in rural communities that were experiencing difficulties as a result of the ongoing drought conditions. Eligible employers were able to apply for $1500 for each apprentice or trainee in nominated qualifications. Three Drought Apprenticeship Retention Programs were conducted, spanning 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2009-10. The final program, in 2009-10, had a budget of $1.1 million, and assisted employers to retain 675 apprentices and trainees. Productivity Places Program All successful proposals to the Productivity Places Program must demonstrate partnership links with one or more Job Services Australia provider – those without such links are not considered for funding. Job Services Australia providers were asked to be involved in the application process by supporting applications (evidenced by letters of endorsement) to indicate that they have a relationship/ link to applicants and support the intended training outlined in the application.

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Applications that demonstrate such relationships were given priority in the assessment process. As at December 2010, the Productivity Places Program had recorded over 5500 Job Seeker qualification commencements through 2009 and 2010 funding allocations.

Approximately 7% of these qualification commencements had self declared Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status. The Australian Qualifications Training Framework distribution of declared Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander job seeker enrolments are: 68% at Australian Qualifications Training Framework Certificate II

level 28% at Certificate III and 4% at Certificate IV and Diploma levels. As at December 2010, the Productivity Places Program had recorded over 7000 Existing Worker qualification commencements through 2008, 2009 and 2010 funding allocations.

Approximately 4% of these qualification commencements had self declared Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status.

The Australian Qualifications Training Framework distribution of declared Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander existing workers enrolments are: 22% at Certificate III 48% at Certificate IV 20% at Diploma and 10% at Advanced Diploma level. As at December 2010 approximately 46% of all job seeker and existing worker qualification commencements were women. The Australian Qualifications Training Framework distribution was: 42% at Certificate II level 43% at Certificate III level 42% at Certificate IV level 60% at Diploma level and 65% at Advanced Diploma level. As at December 2010, approximately 10% of all Productivity Places Program qualification enrolments since the program commenced were from people who declared having a disability upon enrolment. Of these commencements, 31% were at Certificate II, 36% at Certificate III, 20% at Certificate IV and 13% at Diploma or Advanced Diploma levels.

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Workforce Participation in Government Construction Procurement Policy Active collaboration between the department and the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure resulted in the implementation of the Workforce Participation in Government Construction Procurement Policy, to address the Government’s Job Strategy commitment. The outcomes expected are an increase in employment and training opportunities for apprentices, trainees, Aboriginal people, local people with barriers to employment and upskilling.

3.4 The gaps in foundation skill levels are reduced to enable effective educational, labour market and social participation (Links to T6.15, T6.19, T6.20, T6.21)

TAFE SA offers programs and services that are accessible, fair and inclusive. The access and equity policy aims to achieve equal educational and vocational outcomes for all students, redress past disadvantage and improve the position of particular groups in society. TAFE SA offers learning support to help students study successfully as well as a range of counselling services. TAFE SA runs a large number of language, literacy and numeracy programs across the state to provide students with a strong foundation in general education to enable them to then undertake further vocational study or move into employment. A new $700 000 TAFE SA campus building at Point Pearce on the Yorke Peninsula is expected to boost skills and employment opportunities for indigenous people to access training and employment in targeted regions and industries, providing training places for up to 50 Aboriginal participants a year over the next six years. TAFE SA was successful in winning three Business Service areas of the Language Literacy and Numeracy Program for the 2010-2013 contract period. The Language, Literacy and Numeracy Program is funded by the Department of Employment, Education and Workplace Relations and provides up to 800 hours of free accredited language, literacy and numeracy training for eligible job seekers whose language, literacy and numeracy skills are below the level considered necessary to gain sustainable employment or pursue further education and training. Sierra Program TAFE SA’s Aboriginal Access Centre delivered a six month residential program targeting Aboriginal male offenders between the ages of 18-23. The objective of the Sierra Program has been to

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encourage improved psychological maturity and self discipline to assist participants to gain employment on their release and addresses issues individuals face that may have contributed to their incarceration. The Aboriginal Access Centre, in collaboration with in-house training at the Port Augusta Prison has delivered programs in numeracy and literacy, resources and infrastructure and family well-being. Of the 18 participants, 13 are Aboriginal. The Adult Community Education Program provided accessible, community based learning for the most hard to reach learners, with an increased focus on foundation skills and pathways into vocational education and training, and work. The program has designed projects to provide adult learners with foundation and generic skills, and to encourage learners to transition into accredited training courses delivered in a community setting. The program has sharpened its focus on adult numeracy and literacy training; supported the development of a more structured literacy and numeracy curriculum which will be delivered by South Australian adult community education providers in 2011-2012. Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship Project Participants in the Apprentice Kickstart Pre-Apprenticeship Project training program are assessed and, where a need is identified, are provided with additional support to develop the required literacy and numeracy skills. National Foundation Skills Strategy The department participated in the development of the National Foundation Skills Strategy. The strategy will focus on overcoming foundation skills deficits, including language, literacy and numeracy and employability skills, to ensure that more South Australians are able to effectively and meaningfully participate in education, work and society.

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GOAL 4 – Excellence in Tertiary Education and Training Building the capability, quality and capacity of the vocational education and training and higher education systems to meet the demands of individuals and of industry to address South Australia’s future labour supply requirements.

4.1 Employers and individuals have confidence in nationally

consistent, high quality services and outcomes from the vocational education and training, and higher education system (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.20, T6.21)

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research Student Outcomes Survey 2010 focuses on students’ employment outcomes, benefits of training, satisfaction and improved employment status in Australia. The publication reports on results from a national survey of students who completed their vocational education and training during 2009. In 2010, a high number of South Australia’s vocational education and training graduates reported that they were satisfied with the overall quality of their training, with: 90.5% of total reported vocational education and training graduates

satisfied, the highest figure of all the states and territories 92.3% of government-funded TAFE graduates satisfied, the

highest figure of all the states and territories 75 per cent of government-funded TAFE SA graduates were

employed after training, an increase of 2.2 percentage points on the 2009 figure (73 per cent) and above the national average (74.5 per cent)

Of the TAFE SA graduates who were employed after training in 2010, 76 per cent reported that their training was relevant to their current job and 72.3 per cent reported at least one-job related benefit. These figures were above the national average (75.1 per cent and 72.1 per cent respectively).

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research also runs a survey of employers. The centre’s Employers’ Use and Views of the Vocational Education and Training System 2009 publication (the latest available) presents information on the various ways in which Australian employers use the vocational education and training system and unaccredited training to meet their skill needs and on their satisfaction with these methods of training.

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Key findings for South Australia are: employers using the vocational education and training system

increased between the 2007 and 2009 surveys employers in South Australia consider training as an important way

of meeting skill needs. Employers’ satisfaction levels with training as a way of meeting their skill needs remained high. The department increased the capacity and capability of the respective sectors by supporting educational professionals through a series of well attended and well received professional development programs as well as tailored in-house training to individual organisations. In response to stakeholder requirements, professional development workshops were targeted to key areas including equity and social inclusion issues; building assessor capability in the Recognition of Prior Learning process; development of high quality services for overseas students; and registration application support. The department increased its capacity to provide training organisations with updated professional development information using new media. The department managed within tight timelines the re-registration of 61 Education Services for Overseas Students providers protecting the quality of education services and the interests of students. Traineeship and Apprenticeship System Regulation The Training and Skills Development Act 2008 requires employers to register prior to employing and training trainees or apprentices. In 2010, 2796 new employers were registered, while 1205 employers changed the scope of their registration, allowing them to train trainees or apprentices in additional trades or vocations. As at 31 December 2010, a total of 14 460 employers are registered to employ and train apprentices or trainees in South Australia. Regulation of Training Providers The delivery of higher education, (other than that provided by the state universities), vocational education and training, and educational services to overseas students is regulated under the Training and Skills Development Act 2008. The Act provides the basis for ensuring that education and training providers and the courses that they deliver are quality assured under national education and training standards.

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The department manages the registration of training providers to deliver nationally recognised qualifications and Statements of Attainment under delegation from the Training and Skills Commission. The assessment of applications for registration and the monitoring of compliance with standards are managed by the department with the engagement of personnel from industry, occupational licensing bodies, state universities and other stakeholders as relevant. Thirty two non-university higher education providers are registered in South Australia to deliver 342 higher education qualifications. Two organisations withdrew their registration during the year and two new providers were registered.

Twenty two new providers were registered in the vocational education and training sector, almost one half as many than in the previous year. This decline in new registrations in the domestic sector was brought about primarily through a reduction in the number of applications for initial registration to deliver to overseas students. This is because registration to deliver to domestic students is a pre-requisite for registration to deliver to overseas students.

Twenty two providers withdrew their registration to deliver to domestic students and three providers had their registration cancelled to give a total of 324 registered providers. Eleven of these providers have their registration managed through the National Audit and Registration Agency. The number of providers delivering to overseas students has reduced from 78 to 71 providers. This reduction came about through 14 providers leaving the system (none withdrew in the previous two years) and only 7 providers being approved for initial registration - compared to 17 new providers in each of the previous two years. The overseas student sector experienced significant change in 2010 that affected student supply and the financial viability of some providers. In addition, the Commonwealth government passed the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Re-registration of Providers and Other Measures) Act 2010 to address concerns about quality in the sector. This legislation required all providers on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students to apply for re-registration. This was a significant piece of regulatory work for the department involving the assessment and audit of all South Australian providers in accordance with a nationally agreed risk management process.

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The department receives and investigates complaints made about registered providers. Thirty three written complaints were received during the year and a total of thirty seven complaints resolved. These complaints were investigated and resolved with the department’s intervention. In three cases the investigation led to an audit of the registered provider to determine whether the provider was operating in compliance with the Training and Skills Development Act 2008 and its conditions of registration. Eighty two verbal concerns and complaints were received and resolved with the department’s intervention.

Summary information on activity is provided in Tables 1 – 5.

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RECOGNITION DATA Table 1

VET REGISTRATION 2008 2009 2010

Summary

Total Registered Training Organisations registered in SA for domestic delivery

304 327 3246

Registered Training Organisations also delivering Higher Education courses

14 16 15

Registered Training Organisations registered in South Australia operating in another state/territory

122 141 142

Registered Training Organisations with delegated powers

1 3 37

Approvals

Initial registration 24 40 22

Renewal of registration 51 41 24

Extension to scope of registration 139 146 157

TOTAL 214 227 203

Qualifications added to TAFE SA scope of registration under delegation

77 203 272

Refusals, Cancellations and Suspensions

Registered Training Organisations who expired or voluntarily withdrew registration

16 17 22

Registered Training Organisations who transferred to interstate registering body

0 0 0

Registered Training Organisations who had registration cancelled by registration authority

0 0 3

Registered Training Organisations who had registration suspended by registration authority

0 0 0

Registered Training Organisations who had registration refused by registration authority: initial registration extension to scope registration renewal of registration

3 1 0

4 2 0

3 1 0

Audit Activity: Number of audits conducted

Initial registration Renewal of registration Extension to scope of registration Monitoring

29 52 37 33

43 39 58 28

27 21 66 40

TOTAL 151 168 154

6 Total figure inclusive of eleven registered training organisations that have their auditing and registration

managed by National Audit and Registration Agency. 7 The three TAFE SA institute have delegated powers to vary scope of registration and to accredit Crown

copyright courses.

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Table 2

VET ACCREDITATION 2008 2009 2010

Summary

Total accredited courses 159 174 122

Approvals

Courses accredited 5 15 5

Courses accredited (TAFE SA under delegated authority)

8 6 8

Training package qualifications implemented in South Australia

335 204 150

New qualifications made available through traineeships or apprenticeships

124 82 139

Table 3

HIGHER EDUCATION REGISTRATION 2008 2009 2010

Summary

Higher education providers registered in South Australia for domestic delivery

31 32 32

Higher education providers who also deliver vocational education and training courses

14 16 15

Approvals

Initial Registration 3 2 2 Variation to scope of registration 2 12 9

Refusals, Revocations and Withdrawals

Higher education providers who voluntary withdrew registration

0 2 2

Higher education providers who had registration cancelled by registration authority

0 0 0

Higher education providers who had registration suspended by registration authority

0 0 0

Higher education providers who had registration refused by registration authority

▪ initial registration

▪ variation of registration

▪ renewal of registration

0 1 0

0 0 0

0 0 0

Table 4

HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION 2008 2009 2010

Summary

Total current accredited courses 208 332 342

Approvals

Courses accredited 20 82 21

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Table 5

OVERSEAS RECOGNITION 2008 2009 2010

Summary Registered providers delivering only vocational education and training courses to overseas students

32 47 43

Registered providers delivering only higher education courses to overseas students

10 11 10

Registered providers delivering vocational education and training and higher education courses to overseas students

9 9 8

Registered providers delivering only English Language Intensive Courses to overseas students

6 5 3

Registered providers delivering vocational education and training and higher education and English Language Intensive Courses to overseas students

3 3 5

Registered providers delivering English Language Intensive Courses and vocational education and training courses to overseas students

1 2 1

Registered providers delivering English Language Intensive Courses and higher education courses to overseas students

1 1 1

Total Registered providers approved to deliver to overseas students

62 78 71

Approvals

Initial registration 17 17 7

Renewal of registration 5 7 2

Extension to scope of registration 10 41 20

CRICOS re-registration8 - - 61

Refusals, Revocations and Withdrawals

Registered Training Organisations who voluntarily withdrew registration

0 0 11

Registered Training Organisations who had registration cancelled by registration authority

0 0 3

Registered Training Organisations who had registration suspended by registration authority

0 0 0

Registered Training Organisations who had registration refused by registration authority:

▪ initial registration

▪ extension to scope registration

▪ renewal of registration

1 1 0

1 1 0

3 0 0

Audit Activity: Number of audits conducted

Initial registration Renewal of registration Extension to scope of registration Monitoring CRICOS re-registration

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19 5 9 3 -

18 6

25 9 -

11 2 7 0

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8 Approvals to re-register providers on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas

Students are made by the Commonwealth delegate under authority of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 on recommendation from the South Australian delegate. At 31 December 2010, the

department had recommended 61 providers for re-registration. Applications were assessed by the department in accordance with a nationally agreed risk management approach that involved provider declarations, assessment of documentation and where relevant, audit.

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4.2 The vocational education and training market gives employers and individuals a greater choice in training providers and more control over their training (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.10, T6.16, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

Productivity Places Program The department administered the Productivity Places Program in South Australia through competitive application rounds. Applications were assessed based on individual merit for identified need, suitable partnerships and capacity to deliver desired outcomes for the program. Allocation of funding was determined by: agreed Commonwealth targets for qualification levels to be met

through the program state priorities as identified through industry and workforce

intelligence including the Training and Skills Commission identified priorities.

The following table shows the 2010 Productivity Places Program proportional funding allocations across industry sectors for almost $11.4 million of Job Seeker funding and almost $32.3 million of Existing Worker funding.

Industry sector

2010 Job Seeker fund

allocation (%)

2010 Existing Workers fund allocation (%)

Automotive 2.08% 1.65%

Building and Construction 7.27% 12.13%

Business and Financial Services 26.89% 6.75%

Cultural and Recreation 2.38% 0.93%

Education and Training 1.29% 12.21%

Electrotechnology 4.96% 1.63%

Health and Community Services 15.28% 26.74%

Manufacturing 2.29% 7.22%

Mining, Engineering and Defence 8.56% 11.59%

Primary 4.11% 0.84%

Public Administration and Safety 1.21% 5.59%

Tourism and Hospitality 6.67% 5.58%

Transport and Storage 5.41% 0.55%

Wholesale, Retail and Personal Services 11.60% 6.59%

Total 100% 100%

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User Choice User Choice refers to the policies and funding mechanisms that allow employers, together with the apprentices and trainees they employ, to: choose which registered training organisation will provide them with

structured training services and negotiate key aspects of the training, such as where, how and when

it is provided. The department is responsible for the provision of User Choice training subsidies to both public and private training organisations, to support trainees and apprentices with the cost of formal training. These subsidies are focused on traineeships and apprenticeships in occupations experiencing skill shortages in South Australia. The User Choice policy supports a range of traineeships at Certificate II and III Australian Qualifications Framework levels, a small number of higher level traineeship qualifications and all trade qualifications. As reported in section 1.3, during 2009, 154 registered training organisations, consisting of TAFE SA and privately owned providers, received training subsidies under a User Choice agreement. A total of $43 million was provided by the department during the year, to support in excess of 23 000 trainees and apprentices undertaking a nationally recognised qualification.

4.3 The vocational education and training system is more efficient,

outcomes-focused, flexible and responsive in meeting the needs of employers and individuals (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.15, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

Travel and Accommodation Allowances for Apprentices and Trainees

The department provides travel and accommodation subsidies to apprentices and trainees in regional and remote South Australia, who are required to travel to attend their off-the-job training. In 2009-10, $1.7 million was provided for this purpose and supported 1300 trainees and apprentices. TAFE SA Preparation for the introduction of the new $20.4 million TAFE SA Student Information System has progressed well during 2010 and implementation will begin in April 2011. The new $1.35 million TAFE SA start-of-the-art library management system has been implemented to support the needs of over 80 000 students. The new system allows access to all of TAFE SA’s library

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resources from home or the workplace via the internet. The process for TAFE SA admissions through the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre has continued to be refined during 2010 to provide a more streamlined service for prospective students and to assist TAFE SA in maximising the number of student offers. A significant improvement is the ability for offers to be made with non standard start dates in addition to regular semester intakes. In semester 1 2010, 14 264 applications were made to TAFE SA courses, an increase of 16.1 per cent from 2009. In semester 2 2010, 6658 applications were made, an increase of 16.42 per cent from 2009. yourtutor is an internet-based student learning support service introduced by TAFE SA Regional during 2010. Students can ask questions using real-time, interactive chat and whiteboard features in the areas of science, English, essay writing, study skills, maths and research. yourtutor is a free service for students available between 3pm-10pm Sunday to Friday. During 2010, TAFE SA has continued to improve processes for identifying prior learning and matching it with current qualifications. The TAFE SA Education to Employment (e2e) service provides students with 24 hour access to information on current vacancies, prospective employers and upcoming events. TAFE SA e2e also benefits employers, giving them access to a pool of hundreds of students and graduates who are seeking work in a particular industry. TAFE SA launched a new website redesigned to remain competitive and meet the growing demands of a changing vocational education and training market. The site has been completely redeveloped and is now packed with more educational program information. The department contributed to the development and implementation of the 2010 Australian Quality Training Framework, the standards for the registration of training organisations, which will improve the quality and consistency of the vocational education and training sector. The department participated in the review of the Australian Qualifications Framework which will result in a new course level structure and revised qualification type descriptors and specifications. The department conducted a self-assessment against Australian Qualifications Training Framework State and Territory Registering Body Standards and reported against the nationally agreed quality indicator data set developed by the National Quality Council.

The department implemented the National Standards for Foundation Programs (standards that equip international students with the skills for entry into higher education).

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A key indicator of vocational education and training system efficiency is the unit cost. A new performance indicator Full Year Training Equivalents has been introduced to replace vocational education and training hours in national reporting. This change has been made to allow comparison of full time student load across the school, vocational education and training and higher education sectors. The estimated result for 2009 (the latest available year) for South Australia is $10 224 per Full Year Training Equivalent, a slight increase (of 0.5%) on the 2008 figure of $10 171. On a longer term view, South Australia’s cost per Full Year Training Equivalent fell by 17.0% between 2006 and 2009. The target for 2010 for the cost of a Full Year Training Equivalent in South Australia is $10 150.

4.4 Flexible and streamlined learning pathways between the schooling,

vocational education and training and higher education sectors are enhanced (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T6.15, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

Commonwealth funding of $7.3 million has been allocated to begin construction of a purpose built training facility at Umuwa in the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands. Education and training will increase the opportunities for pathways into employment on the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands in construction, metal fabrication, automotive, rural, horticulture and commercial cookery industry sectors. The Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Trade Training Centre is based on collaboration between the Department of Education and Children’s Services, Housing SA, TAFE SA Regional, the Construction Industry Training Board, Charles Darwin University and the Australian Industry Group. The Riverland Trade Training Centre is a project devised by a consortium of the four Riverland schools, Glossop, Waikerie, Renmark and Loxton. The consortium chose TAFE SA Regional as a partner in the consortium and allocated $4 million of the funds to the acquisition of new equipment and refurbishment of the existing TAFE SA Berri, Manufacturing, Engineering and Transport workshop. The funds will facilitate the delivery of full certificate III qualifications in Engineering, Electrical and Automotive trades enabling apprentices to complete the whole of their trades locally. The result is a smoother transition from school, to school based apprenticeship and on to full apprenticeship without the risks and costs of travel to the city for training.

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Features of the project are the development of a fully equipped simulated automotive service centre, the creation of an electrical training facility, a focus on blended delivery methodologies and renewable energy training. The prospect of easier availability of training has already encouraged a number of employers who previously did not consider it viable to take on trade apprentices. This investment is a critical investment for the future at a time when the Riverland economy is rebuilding. The department maintains memoranda of understanding with the three state universities which identify opportunities for co-operation; improved efficiencies, and access (for example, brokering credit transfer/recognition for prior learning opportunities from vocational education and training). TAFE SA commenced discussions with universities to upgrade existing partnership arrangements into more substantive agreements. It is anticipated that these memorandums of understanding will be finalised in 2011. The agreements outline intent for the department and universities to cooperate principally in: negotiating credit transfer and articulation arrangements; program delivery; research and development; marketing; planning; and professional development opportunities for staff. TAFE SA continued to strengthen pathways to university by registering 115 new specific credit transfer and articulation agreements. The 553 agreements promoted on the TAFE SA website cover both qualifications currently available for enrolment and previous versions of qualifications where credit is still awarded by the university. 2010 was the first full year credit and articulations pathways were available in a searchable format on the TAFE SA website; 42 299 page views were recorded across 349 unique pages during the year. A new guaranteed admissions agreement from any TAFE SA Advanced Diploma into the specialised 18 month Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Adelaide was developed in 2010. This complements the TAFELink initiative offered by Flinders University guaranteeing admission into a wide variety of qualifications with completion of a Certificate IV (13), Diploma (48) and Advanced Diploma (83). There were 2327 school-based traineeship and apprenticeship commencements in 2010, representing a 19.5 per cent increase over the 1947 commencements recorded in 2009. Of the 2327 school-based trainees and apprentices who commenced in 2010, 49.1 per cent undertook an Australian Qualifications Framework Level III qualification.

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Group training organisations commenced employment of 219 school-based trainees and apprentices in 2010. The department continues to work with universities, the vocational education and training sector and schools to strengthen pathways between the sectors. It has contributed to Australian Tertiary Admission Rank discussions. New Vocational Education and Training in Schools funding deeds were established between the department and the Association of Independent Schools of SA and Catholic Education SA. The funding provided will increasingly direct resources towards programs in industry areas experiencing skills shortages. This will result in better qualification outcomes, successful transitions from school to work, and achieve improvements consistent with Skills for All. Career Choices in South Australia (Career Choices) was distributed in May 2010 to every secondary school in South Australia (state, Catholic and independent). The booklet provides information in an accessible manner to assist individuals to make informed career choices about vocational education and training pathways. The information is based on: labour market and career information on 27 industry sectors prospects for the industry sector and its range of occupations in

South Australia nature of employment qualifications and pathways links to Vocational Education and Training and South Australian

Certificate of Education recognised pathways. The materials have been well received and take up has exceeded original targets. Vocational Education and Training in the South Australian Certificate of Education Recognition Arrangements The department participated in South Australian Certificate of Education Board committees and forums to inform the development of the Vocational Education and Training in the South Australian Certificate of Education Recognition Register and policy. TAFE SA also revised its entrance requirements to better take account of the improved arrangements to recognise vocational education and training as part of the new South Australian Certificate of Education. The new South Australian Certificate of Education will allow vocational training to contribute to the achievement of the South Australian Certificate of Education through new recognition arrangements. The revised policy places stronger emphasis on qualifications, while supporting students in choosing a combination of Vocational Education and Training in the South Australian Certificate of Education subjects.

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4.5 South Australia is internationally recognised for high quality

education and training (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.16, T6.19, T6.20 and T6.21)

International student enrolments (as at November 2010) in South Australia increased by 1.81% compared to the same period in 2009. This growth rate is higher than the national average which contracted by -1.57% based on national Australian Education International statistics, all education sectors inclusive. Based on the same set of Australian Education International figures, 34 384 international students that studied in South Australia compared to 617 171 nationally, representing a market share of 5.6%. A total of 16 706 new international students commenced their studies in South Australia this year compared to 326 911 nationally, representing a market share of 5.1%. East Timor President Jose Ramos-Horta visited TAFE SA Marleston campus on 22 June 2010 as part of a week-long visit to Australia. Dr Ramos-Horta met with five trades’ lecturers taking part in the East Timor Basic Skills Training Project, training 600 people in basic construction trade skills. The lecturers have all been involved in the ‘train the trainer’ mentoring program over the past two years, teaching skills in masonry, electrical, carpentry, metal fabrication and plumbing to East Timor staff.

TAFE SA and Multicultural Youth South Australia have worked collaboratively on a range of initiatives which recognises the specialist services provided by Multicultural Youth South Australia in working with newly arrived refugee and migrant youth. TAFE SA have contracted Multicultural Youth South Australia for a three year period as the provider of orientation and settlement support services for TAFE SA’s international students across metropolitan and regional South Australia. This agreement will ensure that the pastoral care needs of our international students are addressed and supported upon arrival. The department with the support of Education Adelaide continued to promote South Australia as an international student destination. The state maintained encouraging growth figures against a national downward trend. The report resulting from the Taskforce on Enhancing the Overseas Student Experience in Adelaide (established in 2009) was released. The taskforce report, the Educational Services for Overseas Students review and International Students Strategy for Australia seek to provide a safe and positive study environment for students underpinned by a high quality learning experience.

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The South Australian Training Advocate, unique in the Australian training system, is an independent statutory authority established under the Training and Skills Development Act 2008 who provides a public contact point to respond to questions or complaints about the training system.

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GOAL 5 – World Competitive Research, Technology and Innovation The state’s prosperity, economic growth, environmental sustainability and social wellbeing are underpinned by the discovery and application of knowledge to crease new and better products, and smarter processes and systems.

5.1 South Australia’s research and development capability and

investments in areas of strategic significance is boosted through leveraging Commonwealth, institutional and industry resources (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.8, T4.9, T4.10 and T4.11).

Research Infrastructure The department was engaged in leveraging state investments in research infrastructure which align with the state’s key economic priorities. The state co-invested a total of $10 million in two new teaching and learning facilities based at the University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes (Minerals and Materials Science) and University of Adelaide’s city campus (Photonics and Advanced Sensing). Attempts continued in 2010 to leverage additional state funding to match $12 million of Commonwealth and institutional investment in the first round of Super Science to enhance research capacity at the Waite, Mawson Lakes and South Australian Research and Development Institute precincts. The state also funded the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Plant Biology at the Waite to the tune of $1.5 million over the next three years and will provide up to $1.2 million to support the extension of the Pork and Care Co-operative Research Centres over the next five years. Premier’s Science and Research Council The Premier’s Science and Research Council advises the Government on strategies for boosting local science and research capabilities and improving levels of innovation. The Council is co-chaired by the Premier and the state’s Chief Scientist and is administratively supported by the department.

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During 2010, the council: continued to work with the Commissioner for Renewable Energy

to facilitate investment in sustainable energy technologies, in order to develop the state’s knowledge and capabilities in this area

initiated work aimed at establishing a strategic bioinformatics capability in South Australia

succeeded in winning government support for establishment of the Goyder Institute for Water Research in South Australia. This collaborative venture involves the state’s three local universities, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation and relevant State Government agencies. Its main purpose is to inform policy development and facilitate a more integrated approach to management of this critical resource. The Goyder Institute will ensure that South Australia is home to some of the nation’s top water scientists

continued to contribute towards the Government’s agenda on climate change adaptation, through funding of key research projects and support for relevant activities led by other agencies.

In addition, the Chief Scientist worked closely with other Councils, particularly Renewables SA and the Climate Change Council. Membership changes: Professor Phyllis Tharenou, Executive Dean, Faculty of Social

and Behavioural Sciences, Flinders University was appointed to the Council for two years, commencing in July 2010

in January 2011 Professor Angel Lopez and Dr Gabrielle Todd (2010 South Australian Scientist of the Year and 2010 South Australian Young Tall Poppy respectively) will join the Council for 12 months, replacing Professor Rob Norman and Dr Alice Rumbold, the 2009 award recipients, whose appointments will terminate on 31 December 2010.

E Research SA

During 2010 the department continued to invest in eResearchSA by supporting a key business analyst who has secured a range of Commonwealth Super Science funding to support the development of new data management applications. These have been applied across a range of key Adelaide-based research areas including environmental management, population health, architecture and microscopy.

The department assisted the university and vocational education and training sectors in contributing toward achieving the objectives of the South Australian University Sector Agreement on Climate Change by including environmental sustainability in professional development programs for providers; taking part in workshops

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reviewing the environmental sustainability of training packages; and ensuring that sustainability was addressed in the development of training packages and all courses submitted for accreditation.

5.2 Research providers, government institutions and industry

collaborate and network across national and international boundaries to research and develop new and emerging technologies for the state’s benefit (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.8, T4.9, T4.10 and T4.11)

Research Infrastructure As part of the Commonwealth’s $100 million investment in the South Australian node of the national integrated marine observing system, $9 million was invested by both governments in establishing a new ocean-based observation network promises to unlock the secrets of South Australian waters. The facility, headquartered at the South Australian Research and Development Institute’s marine biology site at Port Adelaide, was officially opened in June. Investments will allow the latest tools in marine research to be deployed, including GPS-tagged sea lions and robotic sea-gliders; the data from which will be integrated with a new high frequency radar system. Major beneficiaries of the marine observing system include the fishing industry, emergency services and weather forecasters (who will be able to use the real-time data to identify wind changes and fronts) to the Country Fire Service during times of bushfire emergency. The Government also invested $5 million in the Minerals and Materials Science Learning and Research Hub at the University of South Australia’s Mawson Lakes campus as a co-investment to the Commonwealth’s $40 million from the Education Investment Fund scheme. The new facility will house innovative, multidisciplinary laboratories, teaching and learning spaces designed to grow the next generation of engineering, material and mineral science graduates. It will bring together a collaboration of students, researchers and industry and provide the interface required to ensure effective knowledge transfer to regional, national and international materials and minerals science related industries. It will have a strong focus on nanotechnology applied to the advanced manufacturing, mining, energy and health sectors. A similar amount of state funding has also been nominally allocated to University of Adelaide’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, subject to Public Works Committee approval in 2011. The

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Commonwealth’s contribution of $28.9 million will lead to the construction of a new suite of integrated experimental laboratories can be constructed at the city campus. The new facility will support research in photonics, with applications in the defence, national security and telecommunications sectors and advanced sensing, which has applications across the defence, health, environment and the Information and Communications Technology sectors.

Medical Simulation A Medical Simulation Symposium was held in conjunction with the Royal Institution of Australia on 27 May 2010. The symposium showcased recent advances in medical simulation and provided an opportunity for experts to share their knowledge to South Australian researchers and end users. Serious Games A Serious Games Training and Employment Expo was held on 8 May 2010, in collaboration with the RiAus. The Expo showcased the best training opportunities in the cutting-edge field of serious games (computer applications used as training simulators used for industry).

Bridging disciplinary divides One key to Australia’s future prosperity and sustainability is to build disciplinary bridges that span intellectual and institutional divides. The department has been actively progressing the integration of humanities, arts and social sciences into the State Government’s science and research agenda for the last few years. This work was identified under the previous Constellation SA framework and, in 2010, was facilitated primarily through a new alliance. It included new research collaborations in the areas of ageing, food security, human adaptations to climate change, managing diversity, youth and education and the workforce. Similar work was also undertaken in the built environment area, bringing together the environmental, social sciences and design and architectural schools, and also in the cultural heritage area, driven through disciplines such as archaeology. The department worked closely with the newly established Integrated Design Commission to foster new research and industry collaborations in a range of areas, the most recent of which was a forum on Design Opportunities for Future Housing Needs, which was run in conjunction with Adelaide University in December 2010.

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Understanding the nexus between the physical sciences and other disciplines was also the focus of a new report, released in mid 2010, called Connecting Ideas – collaborative innovation in a complex world. This report was commissioned by the department and prepared by the Australian Institute for Social Research at the University of Adelaide. The central challenge identified in the report was the need to value and harness the contributions of all disciplines in seeking to generate innovative solutions to complex problems.

5.3 Skill development for advanced technologies occurs at all

levels of training in the state (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.8, T4.9, T4.10 and T4.11)

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills

Development of a whole-of-government Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills Strategy was commenced in 2010. The purpose of the strategy, which is expected to be completed in 2011, is to respond to the needs of South Australian employers by boosting supply of professional, para-professional, trade and skilled graduates qualified in relevant areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills Strategy: sets targets to be met in order to achieve an overall goal of

meeting the needs of South Australian employers identifies the key levers for achieving those targets sets priorities for government policies and programs in Science,

Technology, Engineering and Mathematics uses these priorities to establish a process for assessing and

rationalising existing programs against those targets and levers. A rigorous evidence-base has been established showing what factors are most important as people make decisions about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics school subjects, further education, training and careers. This evidence-base has been mapped against an audit of programs in South Australia. From this audit, the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Skills Strategy will propose policy and program priorities in order to address the gaps in our current approach.

In collaboration with industry associations, two initiatives to promote information and communications technology skills and workforce were conducted: exposure of secondary information technology teachers to

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industry, making them more aware of the industry applications of the technology, thus making them more inspiring to students and boosting the number of students choosing technology-related subjects. Seven sessions were presented by industry representatives, using an online platform

encouraging employers of information and communications technology workers adopt good employment practices. The aim was to assist employers attract and retain suitable employees. The department provided funding to assist an industry association engage the services of a training organisation deliver tailored one-on-one mentoring.

MEGA

The MEGA program is a workshop program designed, presented and mentored by industry to assist individuals and companies to develop the skills and knowledge to create and commercialise new digital content and applications for global markets. The program is supported by the department, local universities and the Department of Trade and Economic Development and is accredited by TAFE SA and three universities. The 2010 program had 31 participants who developed and pitched 14 new concepts for digital products or services.

5.4 The social use and economic benefit of information and

communications technologies are maximised (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.8, T4.9, T4.10 and T4.11)

Dr Genevieve Bell, Thinker in Residence

An achievement in the digital economy space is the delivery of Adelaide’s 15th Thinker in Residence, Dr Genevieve Bell, reports Getting Connected, Staying Connected; Exploring South Australia’s Digital Futures in June 2010. The department was a project partner and coordinated the South Australian Government response to the Bell report, which focussed on four main themes and priorities: Infrastructure Development Capacity Building Community Engagement Growth and Innovation. Since Dr Bell set out in early 2009 to document first hand the experiences of South Australians of digital technologies, there has been an extraordinary focus at a national level on both broadband

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and regional issues. To oversee the Government’s role in the activities resulting from the Genevieve Bell report, the Digital Economy Strategy Group has been created. The high level government working group is Chaired by the Chief Executive of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet and comprises senior executives from relevant departments; Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Department of Education and Children’s Services, Department of Health and Department for Families and Communities.

The purpose of the Digital Economy Strategy Group is to provide strategic input and direction to position the state to take maximum advantage of the digital economy. In response to a number of recommendations, the department is driving the delivery of a number of initiatives: National Partnership Agreement for Indigenous Public Internet

Access, the Digital Education Revolution (for more information, please refer to the ‘Digital Inclusion’ section)

sponsoring e-learning projects through the Australian Flexible Learning Framework

facilitating national broadband community awareness and engagement forums

Information and Communications Technology for Life: a digital literacy framework, a cohesive framework developed to inform and guide Information and Communications Technology foundation skills training programs, to enable citizens to be engaged and ready to take advantage of high-speed broadband. The project will enhance the utilisation of existing technology access and learning nodes such as Community Centres SA, libraries and Registered Training Organisations

supporting a number of programs focussed on developing a professional Information and Communications Technology skills base so that we become producers of innovative new content services and applications

establishing a ‘virtual hub’ in the Riverland providing a range of community information and services to people in the Riverland which will be managed and maintained by the local community. (for more information, please refer to the see ‘Digital Inclusion’ section.)

Industry Development The Information and Communications Technology – Driving Growth for South Australia document proposes actions to strengthen the role of information and communications technology in ensuring the continuing growth of all South Australian industry.

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In 2010, focus was on two activities:

the continued development of the Information and Communications Technology Innovation Partnerships Grant Program which aims to promote business innovation in the South Australian Government through information and communications technology and accelerate the development of information and communications technology companies in South Australia

the Seeding Information and Communications Technology Innovation Forum series. In October 2010, South Australia’s Mobile Technology Forum – ‘What’s Happening in Mobile’ was attended by over 120 delegates and highlighted how new developments in mobile technology and applications has the potential to transform businesses into the future.

The e-Business Program aims to increase the effective use of online technologies by South Australian small to medium sized enterprises by providing funding support on a dollar-for-dollar basis to run workshops, delivered by various Business Enterprise Centres, to help ensure they remain competitive within an increasingly global economy. In 2010, 10 workshops were run in 2010 and were attended by 220 business people. Broadband Broadband connectivity forms a fundamental platform for social use and economic benefit derived from digital technologies. Throughout 2010, the focus was maintained on the use of the Broadband Development Fund to support improved availability of broadband services to all South Australians. Three broadband projects have been progressed during the year: the Adelaide metropolitan broadband blackspots project,

marketed as AdamMax. This project is serving Adelaide metropolitan areas with fixed-wireless broadband services to overcome the disadvantage of broadband blackspots in many parts of the metropolitan region from Aldinga Beach to Gawler

the department allocated $3 million from the Broadband Development Fund to the capital cost of the network. Most of the network has been constructed by Adam Internet Pty Ltd during the current year, providing broadband access that covers the 55 000 premises in identified blackspots and delivering improved access and greater choice for other premises. The network of 59 towers has been completed and Adam Internet has planned a vigorous promotions campaign for early 2011

the Mid-North project which received an allocation of $350 000 from the Broadband Development Fund. This project resulted from collaboration between the department, the Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, the Regional Council of Goyder and Regional Development Australia (Yorke and Mid-North)

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the Department of Trade and Economic Development contributed $100 000 from the Regional Development Fund and the Australian Government’s Australian Broadband Guarantee will also contribute to the project through subsidies for connection of customer premises. The network, being constructed by Aussie Broadband Pty Ltd will provide fixed-wireless broadband services for the region enclosed by towns of Clare, Burra, Eudunda and Riverton

the Loxton and Southern Mallee project, which received $310 000 from the Broadband Development Fund. This project was created as an extension of an earlier project to deliver broadband services into the Murray and Mallee region. It will provide fixed-wireless broadband services for Loxton, Lameroo, Pinnaroo and surrounding areas

region-wide collaboration of local governments also provided $15 000 to the network which is being constructed by the internet service provider Internode.

Digital Inclusion Digital inclusion means that barriers to universal on-line participation are removed. People who are digitally literate can chose to engage fully in the digital economy, while those who do not have the skill, confidence and access to make this choice, are in danger of being socially and economically marginalised. The digital inclusion focus of the department has been to demonstrate how the digital technology environment can produce a significant social dividend, foster economic growth and innovation and build service delivery efficiencies. In 2010, the evidence base to support digital inclusion was further developed through research on the use of technology by seniors and the use of mobile technology to access on-line services. The recommendations of the Health in All Policies Program were endorsed by the Chief Executive’s Group and implementation commenced. This included the finalisation of a digital inclusion strategy. Consultation with stakeholders across government and the third sector was conducted to promote the benefits of technology as an efficiency and social inclusion benefit. Outback Connect and the Closing the Gap National Partnership Agreement for Indigenous Public Internet Access continue to demonstrate digital literacy development with programs targeting regional, Aboriginal and special needs communities. In Oodnadatta this year, one third of the community registered to access on-line information and services in the supported environment of the internet access centre established in partnership with the school and a training position created to develop the skill base in the region. Job Services Organisations have engaged with the Outback Connect program to develop digital literacy skills for clients and

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improve their work readiness and opportunities. Outback Connect delivered 1022 hours of training to the community through an interactive e-learning program, supported by on-line training materials and phone based technical support.

RiverlandConnect (www.riverlandconnect.org.au) is a Virtual Hub that brings information together from a range of sources and websites and was initiated in 2010. The information is arranged with the community and end user in mind and is organised in a way that allows quick and easy searches and navigation. It is a single point for information about all aspects of living, working, learning and investing in the Riverland by aggregating information from a range of sources.

The project has been a collaboration with the Riverland Community, Service SA and the Office of the Chief Information Officer of the South Australian Government’s Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure.

These programs encourage the South Australian community to develop digital literacy skills, gain confidence in using them and an awareness of the on-line opportunities which will provide value to their lives.

5.5 The importance and benefits of a strong research and

technology base for the state is understood and supported by the community (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.8, T4.9, T4.10 and T4.11)

South Australian Science Excellence Awards

In August 2010, two of the state’s leading scientists, Professor Angel Lopez and Professor Tanya Monro, were jointly named as the 2010 South Australian Scientist of the Year. Both of this year’s winners are leaders in their respective fields and were recognised for their outstanding commitment to excellence in science. Seven other researchers and educators were also awarded at the 2010 South Australian Science Excellence Awards. In 2010 the increased number of women involved in the awards was particularly pleasing; across all categories there was a 27% increase in nominations from females, and the number of female finalists was up by 100% from previous rounds. The increase in industry based nominations and finalists were also warmly welcomed.

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GOAL 6 – Skills and Technology for the State’s Environmental Sustainability The long-term economic prosperity of South Australia is inextricably connected to environmental sustainability. Investments in research and technological innovations are in building the skills for sustainable development are essential to secure business and employment opportunities from innovative green industries and services.

6.1 The state’s education and training capacity supports the

development of sustainable industries (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T3.7, T4.10)

TAFE SA has developed a Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan to help enterprises, individuals and communities meet the challenges of Australia’s drive to become more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. TAFE SA offers qualifications and short courses which can be developed to meet the needs of businesses, industry and community groups. TAFE SA’s Skills for Sustainability products are designed, delivered and promoted in accordance with sustainability principles and the needs of key stakeholder groups. A Sustainability Lead Reference Group has been implemented to drive the implementation and monitor progress of the action plan. Launched in August 2010, the GreenPrint for Workplace Education for Environmental Sustainability addresses both education and corporate actions, based on the premise of changing the culture of the Institute as a credible path to offering ‘sustainability’ products and services. Recommendations of the South Australian Economic Development Board inform Productivity Places Program allocation decisions. Skills for sustainability are an Economic Development Board priority. Through the Productivity Places Program, industry and training providers work collaboratively to assist job seekers and existing workers to acquire skills and gain lasting employment and to update or upgrade their skills to support sustainable industries, and increase the sustainability skills of the South Australian workforce.

The Vocational Education and Training Sector Agreement developed under the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007, was signed on 21 July 2010 and positions

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South Australian businesses to compete in a sustainable, low-carbon economy by delivering skills in sustainability. A steering committee comprising the Australian Council for Private Education and Training, TAFE SA, the department, and the Department of the Premier and Cabinet representatives has been convened to progress actions including: identifying and responding to South Australia’s industry skills

and training needs communicating and promoting training packages and

qualifications implementing new/revised training packages and qualifications building the capacity of vocational education and training

practitioners to deliver the training packages and qualifications developing environmental management plans implementing pilot demonstration projects. Facilitating the implementation of the National Green Skills Agreement and the National Vocational Education Training Sector Sustainable Policy and Action Plan (2009-2012) is an additional focus of the Agreement.

6.2 Workforce planning responds to the needs associated with the

transition to a lower carbon, sustainable economy (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T4.6, T4.7)

During 2010, TAFE SA Adelaide South Institute delivered the Diploma of Sustainability to a number of participating staff. TAFE SA is committed to work towards increased sustainability in its operations and workforce planning. This will include revision of training packages to incorporate core sustainability concepts and the establishment of working groups to minimise the TAFE SA footprint.

6.3 Investments in innovation and research development

programs support the environmental sustainability of our industries and the development of new green technologies and services (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T3.7, T4.9, T4.10, T4.11)

Mining Innovation

As a follow-up to the Innovation Roadmap of the state's Mining sector completed in 2009, the department worked in collaboration with the state's three local universities, Innovate SA, South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy and other key

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stakeholders to host the quarterly Mining Innovation Seminar and Networking Series. Each seminar in the series targeted a key innovation issue that presents a constraint to growth of the sector such the availability of water and remote energy supplies. The knowledge-sharing between industry and research led to identification of several potential partnerships.

Solar Flagships

The department, in conjunction with Renewables SA, supported applicants bidding to Round 1 of the Federal Government's $1.5 billion Solar Flagships Program. The department also facilitated the collaboration of local university and research organisations to develop research proposals to supplement solar infrastructure bids submitted by a number of national and multi-national consortia seeking to install up to 1,000 MW of solar generation capacity. Outcomes from Round 1 of the Solar Flagship Program are expected to be announced by the Australian Government in the first half of 2011.

Premier’s Science and Research Fund Agreements for five new (Round 7) projects were finalised, committing total funding of more than $3.5 million (over three years) for projects that will help the state adapt to various aspects of climate change – ranging from environmental issues to agriculture to human impacts. Support continued for projects approved in Rounds 6 and 7, with PSRF funds used to leverage additional funds from the Australian Research Council for two initiatives: from the Australian Research Council Linkage Grants program,

to expand research on treatment strategies for River Murray water, based on materials engineering technologies

an Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence in Cell Wall Biology (to be established at the Waite), which will enhance our understanding of transport systems within plants.

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6.4 The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology is an exemplar agency in energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T3.7, T4.9)

The department is committed to reducing its environmental impact and, as part of the South Australian Government, is actively collaborating with other government agencies to meet relevant goals as outlined in South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

In 2010 the department developed, launched and implemented a detailed Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan for 2010 – 2012. TAFE SA Regency International Centre has achieved a significant increase in the amount of waste diverted from landfill in one year. From 2008-09 to 2009-10, the amount of food/organic material sent for composting increased from 21 tonnes to 33.5 tonnes and the percentage of waste diverted from landfill increased from 11 percent to 79 percent. South Australia’s Strategic Plan sets ambitious targets in terms of energy efficiency, renewable energy usage, water usage, waste reduction and other sustainability targets. The 2010 – 2012 Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan represents the department’s commitment to achieving theses targets and assisting the community and industry to develop the skills through training and innovation to better function in a carbon constrained economy. This plan also embodies the department’s commitment to the National Vocational Education and Training Sector Sustainability Policy and Action Plan (2009 – 2012); the Council of Australian Government’s Green Skills Agreement (2009); and the Australian Government’s National Action Plan for Education for Sustainability (2009). In the last Annual Report it was noted that the department has been active in developing detailed responses to these agreements and plans which aim to exemplify leadership and co-operation in responding to climate change.

The plan identifies five key goals for the department along with the detailed strategies and actions necessary to achieve these goals.

The goals are: Goal 1 - Governance and Commitment: the department has the

necessary decision making, planning and organisational policies, processes and structures in place to implement and report on all strategies and actions of the department’s 2010 - 2012 Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan

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Goal 2 - Programs and Services: All departmental programs and services incorporate sustainability principles and practices and are designed to meet stakeholder needs

Goal 3 - A Sustainable Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology: the department has increased its efficiency and reduced its generation of waste to landfill, potable water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to a level that meets, or exceeds State Government sustainability targets

Goal 4 - Workforce Development: the department has a sustainable, highly-skilled workforce with the knowledge, skills and motivation to achieve the department’s sustainability goals

Goal 5 - Research and Innovation: the department has a well-established and highly-regarded organisational culture and capacity for sustainability research and innovation.

Further detail on the department’s initiatives, activities and achievements in this area can be found under the ‘Other Reporting Items’ section of this report. This section of the report provides quantitative reports on key sustainability issues including energy and water efficiency, fleet and waste management. It demonstrates that there have been significant measurable improvements particularly in water efficiency and waste and fleet management. Initiatives for improvements in all areas are also identified with energy efficiency a key issues for future action.

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GOAL 7 – The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology is a High Performance Organisation

The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology is a highly skilled organisation that provides responsive, effective and efficient services to industry, small and medium enterprises, individuals, the community and the Government.

7.1 The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science

and Technology has an effectively planned workforce to meet its business needs within a healthy and safe working environment (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T2.11, T2.12, T2.7 & T313).

Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management During the 2009-10 financial year, the department delivered positive Occupational, Health Safety and Injury Management results. The department’s performance in Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management outcomes for the financial year is presented on page 111 (within the Human Resources section of the report). The department reduced the severity of injuries being sustained at work and when injuries occur staff are being provided with the best possible care and assistance in returning to work. The resulting 2057 (25%) fewer days lost in injuries is testament to the department’s attention to Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management. The department recorded outstanding Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management performance in implementing the Government’s Safety Strategies (2004-06 and 2007-10). Executive leadership was a catalyst in the department, critically reviewing and implementing new innovative ways in managing Occupational Health Safety and Injury Management. The department’s results during the strategies are:

▪ new injury claims dropped from 130 to 81

▪ income maintenance costs of $1 694 174 declined to $1 195 332 (non-inflation adjusted)

▪ total claims expenditure of $2 958 955 has been contained to $2 964 008 (non-inflation adjusted) with $901 372 of this amount paid in redemptions - one off payments that reduce costs

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▪ outstanding workers compensation liability was $9 718 038 and is now only $8 091 903.

During 2009-10 the department was again recognised at the Self Insurers of South Australia 2010 Awards by winning the award of ‘Outstanding Employee Contribution to Work Health and Safety’. This is the third time an employee of the department has won an Occupational Health Safety and Welfare award at state level. Significant investment in the TAFE SA machine management program continued this year. During the last two financial years approximately three million dollars has been spent on improving the safety of plant and equipment so that students, and TAFE SA staff are kept safe. The 2010-11 financial year will see an extra half million dollars being allocated to fast track safety outcomes from the project. The Improved Prevention of Psychological Injuries project introduced last year has resulted in positive outcomes and knowledge for the organisation. As a result the department has allocated further funding for this positive work to continue. New Occupational Health Safety and Injury Management challenges will be faced by the department in the coming year and will include; the National Harmonisation of Workplace Health and Safety, Skills for All, Sustainable Industries Education Centre implementation and the relocation of aspects of TAFE SA business. The department is positioning itself to capitalise on these challenges. The department’s Executive insist that the department will be recognised as a premier workplace that provides the best Occupational Health Safety and Injury Management solutions and recognised as an employer of choice. This will be underpinned by the implementation of the Governments new Safety Strategy 2010 to 2015. People and Culture Plan 2010 - 2015 With the expiry of the department’s Workforce Development Platform in 2010, the department developed the People and Culture Plan 2010-2015. The People and Culture Plan 2010-2015 aims to position the department as a capable and high performing organisation, to support the attainment of strategic objectives. The plan builds upon existing strategies from the department’s Workforce Development Platform and promotes new strategies that will add value to existing practice and improve the capacity of the department.

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The People and Culture Plan provides five key focus areas that will support the development of effective organisational systems, processes and policies, in addition to successfully developing individuals and teams across our organisation. The five focus areas are: attract and recruit the right people develop our people engage and connect our people look after our people increase our organisational capability. During 2010 work commenced on numerous new initiatives outlined in the plan. Some of these new initiatives include: Leadership and Management Programs Graduate Employment Program Aboriginal Employment Strategy – including the Aboriginal

Traineeship Program. The other initiatives outlined in the plan will continue to be rolled out in 2011 and beyond. The People and Culture Committee will promote and drive the delivery of these programs across the department.

7.2 The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science

and Technology’s accountability to the community is improved through sound budgeting and financial management systems (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.7, T1.8, T1.9)

The department continues to give high priority to financial management improvement. This is supported by strong governance arrangements that locate the policy decision making required as part of budget development with Corporate Executive. Regular monitoring is the responsibility of the Budget and Finance Executive. Budget development is underpinned by a requirement for directorates and Institutes to formulate financial business plans that articulate the strategies that will be implemented to achieve the financial targets that have been set for each part of the organisation by Corporate Executive. Budget allocations are determined on the basis of departmental priorities and targets set out in the strategic plan. A regular mid year budget review process provides the mechanism for adjusting budgets based on actual requirements during the year, and for taking action on identified budget risks in time for

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adjustment measures to impact on the end of year position where required. The accountability of budget managers for budget performance is maintained through the preparation of monthly management reports. This includes that assessment of the year to date position and the review of the year end projected position is reviewed at the business unit level. Any emerging issues are identified including the proposed corrective action, for Budget Finance Executive Committee consideration. In 2009-10 the department again achieved a better than budget outcome.

7.3 Information and communications technologies support and

meet the needs of management and customers (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.7, T1.8, T1.9 and T4.8)

Within the department’s governance framework, an Information Communications and Technology Governance Board exists. The board meets regularly to assess the department priorities with regard to Information and Communications Technology, ensures the department’s Information and Communications Technology compliance with whole-of-government Information and Communications Technology strategy and standards, and establishes and maintains appropriate communication mechanisms to inform departmental staff, stakeholders and suppliers on matters regarding Information and Communications Technology. The department launched its Online Application System for tender applications for the Productivity Places Program for Job Seekers 2011 funding allocation. 138 individual applicants successfully submitted 197 applications. Benefits of the web based tool include: online access to multiple applications for the term of the tender data verification of pre existing data sources including Australian

business numbers and qualification details the ability to upload attachments and automation of application notification processes. In December 2010 the new system reduced total departmental internal assessment time for an allocation round from between 5.5 and 7 weeks to 4.5 weeks (an internal efficiency gain of 18-35%). Further planning occurred of the technical work required to improve the department’s capabilities in accessing critical business applications in the event of disaster. Areas where planning and

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initial equipment establishments have occurred are: preparation of Tea Tree Gully campus as the secondary network

site for core applications and technological communications extension of the Glenside internet access (into and out of

government) to Tea Tree Gully campus to enable technological communications availability in the event of Glenside Data Facility unavailability

increased security and availability of the Student Information System technical environment as well as all the department’s core applications

The adoption of Microsoft’s Active Directory network authentication, identity management and file and print services has commenced and is progressing into full implementation in 2011. Significant upgrades and additional functionality to the department’s Human Resources application will enable better processing of Hourly Paid Instructors and the automation of internal forms will improve effectiveness and timeliness of staff placements. Improvements have occurred to the department’s capability in reporting through the further development of the Acumen Data Warehouse Project and financial management via the Budget Tolls implementation. Student Information System The Student Information System Project officially began with the signing of the contract with SunGard Higher Education in June 2009. Implementation activities have been underway in the 2009 – 2010 financial year. The project currently remains on schedule and within budget forecasts for a completion by no later than June 2012. The project is working towards the following milestones: 1. all new admissions through the Student Information System by

April 2011, which is currently on schedule 2. core student management functions including all enrolments by

June 2011, which is currently on schedule 3. core plus functionality by January 2012, to deliver additional

activities and functions, which is scheduled to begin July 2011. This significant project is being managed through a project framework put in place for the project to manage risks and issues.

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7.4 The Department of Further Education, Employment, Science

and Technology’s business processes are efficient and effective in meeting the needs of management and customers (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.7, T1.8, T1.9)

The processes and costs of administering the Productivity Places Program were reviewed in 2010 and improvements to departmental processes continue to be implemented. 82 of 138 Productivity Places Program for Job Seekers 2011 funding allocation applicants responded to a questionnaire about the new departmental Online Application System and 66 of these respondents indicated that they had applied for Productivity Places Program funding through the previous e-mail application process and of these: 60% indicated that the online application process saved them

time 32% reported that it took the same time 8% reported that it took more time. The survey also collected red tape reduction contributions and indicated a total cost saving of $6100 to applicants assuming an administrative cost of $45 per hour for the 197 applications submitted. Two across government business systems were implemented in the department during 2010 to assist in ensuring the department’s business processes are effective and efficient.

The across government Basware eProcurement system streamlined the invoice payment and purchase management processes. This web based functionality and electronic workflow will enable increased visibility of purchasing transactions and improve invoice processing efficiency and cycle times over time. Open Windows, the preferred Procurement and Contract Management System for the South Australian Government was implemented with the assistance of SA Health. This project enables the department to have a single Contract Register and supports and contributes to improving contract management throughout the department. This includes the use of templates as well as e-mail reminders for key contractual dates to improve contract visibility and management.

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Risk Management and Business Continuity An enterprise-wide Risk Management and Business Continuity System was fully implemented during 2010 to align with strategic planning, budgeting and reporting processes across the department, with a robust risk reporting regime to Corporate Executive and the Audit and Risk Management Committee on a quarterly basis.

The risk management and business continuity system is also being integrated across the organisation into the department’s Occupational Health Safety and Welfare, procurement, asset, Information and Communications Technology, project management, grant management, business cases and reporting systems, processes and practices and, in particular, the planning, budgeting and decision making processes at each level of the organisation.

Subsequent training of key stakeholders and desk-top testing of all final business continuity plans was completed during November - December 2010.

Red Tape Reduction The department’s Red Tape Reduction schedule progressed well in 2010. An independent audit was conducted in November 2010 by Ernst and Young which found departmental projects to be on target to meet the $14 million target by 2012. Optimising Corporate Support Services In August Corporate Executive approved the establishment of integrated Corporate Services for: People and Culture Infrastructure and Procurement Information and Communications Technology Legislation and Delegations Risk Management and Audit Records Management and the establishment of a Chief Financial Officer role for each of the TAFE institutes. Key elements of the proposal were that: while management of the services would be integrated, tactical

and operational staff would retain close proximity and relationships to the business

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service quality would be maintained through service

agreements savings and efficiencies would result

Since the initial approval: new structures were developed through workshops involving

service providers and service receivers positions were designed and classified some staff were transitioned into the new structure, others won

positions through selection processes an overall reduction in full-time equivalents in support areas

resulted an Engagement Model has been developed for implementation

with Institutes and Corporate during 2011.

7.5 All customers receive a consistently high standard of service (Links to South Australia’s Strategic Plan Targets T1.7, T1.9)

The department undertakes annual customer service satisfaction surveys with a sample of trainees, apprentices, and their employers. In 2009-10, 93% per cent of trainees and apprentices and 85% per cent of employers were satisfied with the standard of service they received from the department. The department has set a satisfaction target of 95% for both cohorts.

In November 2010, Productivity Places Program for Job Seeker 2011 funding allocation applicants responded to a questionnaire about the new Productivity Places Program application process through the department’s Online Application system. Eighty two survey responses were received representing 59% of tender applicants for the round.

The survey responses indicated the following satisfaction ratings for the overall service of the new approach: 99% satisfaction for the quality of the service delivery (n= 76) 97% satisfaction for accessibility of the service/product (n=77)

and 95% satisfaction for the amount of time it took to get the service

(n= 76).

In addition, there was a: 95% satisfaction rating for the application guidelines

accompanying the new application process (n=56) 92% satisfaction rating for departmental assistance provided via

telephone/ e-mail during the tender call.(n=51).

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Results from the annual Student Outcomes Survey conducted by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research showed: government-funded TAFE SA graduates had the highest

satisfaction rating in the nation, 92.3 per cent. Higher than the national average of 88.7 per cent, the results were also an increase of 1.1 percentage points on 2009 results

75 per cent of government-funded TAFE SA graduates were employed after training, an increase of 2.2 percentage points on the 2009 figure (73 per cent) and above the national average (74.5 per cent)

of the TAFE SA graduates who were employed after training in 2010, 76 per cent reported that their training was relevant to their current job and 72.3 per cent reported at least one-job related benefit. These figures were above the national average (75.1 per cent and 72.1 per cent respectively).

The department provided timely and applicable advice to new and existing training providers and university/higher education institutions in meeting their regulatory requirements under the Training and Skills Development Act, 2008.

MANAGEMENT OF

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REPORT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

WORKFORCE DATA The following data is based on records from the Human Resource Management System, Empower. Hourly paid instructors are excluded from most data tables as they are employed under different conditions and reported accordingly. To combine hourly paid instructor data with regular staff information would result in data distortion. Full-Time Equivalents Employee numbers, gender and status (excluding hourly paid instructors) The following table depicts the total number of employee including persons and full-time equivalent employees).

Total Number of Employees Workforce

Persons 3467

Full-Time Equivalents 3143.70

The following table depicts the total staff and gender composition of departmental employees.

Gender Persons % Persons Full-time Equivalents

%Full-time Equivalents

Male 1362 39.28 1318.96 41.96

Female 2105 60.72 1824.74 58.04

Totals 3467 100.00 3143.70 100.00

The following table depicts the total staff who separated from, and staff who were recruited to the agency.

Number of Persons who were recruited to and separated from the department

Separated from the department 623

Recruited to the department 453

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Number of Persons on Leave Without Pay

On Leave Without Pay 138

Hourly Paid Instructors In total, 1972 individual hourly paid instructors (as 235.97 full-time equivalent) provided 226 531 teaching hours at a cost of $12.9 million.

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Status of employees in current position (excluding hourly paid instructors) Hereunder shows the total staff and the full-time equivalent staff by employment status in their current position. Short-term contracts are under two years; long term contracts are over two years.

Persons Ongoing Short-Term Contract

Long-Term

Contract

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Total

Male 1213 134 15 19 1381

Female 1859 232 14 79 2184

Total 3072 366 29 98 3565

*Some staff have more than one part time position therefore are counted more than once in the head count but are not double counted in the FTE figure.

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Contract

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Male 1182.85 121.11 15.00 5.94 1324.90

Female 1618.09 193.55 13.10 31.86 1856.61

Total 2800.94 314.66 28.10 37.81 3181.51

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Executive Profile This table shows the number of executive employees earning per annum or more in their current positions.

Number of Executives by Gender and Classification

Classification Tenure Female Male

EM-C Y 7 4

EXEC ULE N 0 1

SAES-1 N 13 11

SAES-2 N 2 4

Total 22 20

Leave Management The following table depicts the average days taken per full-time equivalent (excluding hourly paid instructors). Sick leave is inclusive of Family Carer’s leave.

Leave Management (Average Days)

06-07 07-08 08-09 09-10

Sick Leave 7.26 7.59 8.21 8.20

Special Leave with Pay 2.10 2.29 2.46 3.19

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees This table depicts the staff who reported being of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent with comparison to the target in South Australia’s Strategic Plan.

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Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees

Male Female Total % of Agency %Target*

27 50 77 2.22 2% *Target set by South Australia’s Strategic Plan

WORKFORCE PLANNING Aboriginal Employment Strategy The Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2010-2015 Building a Culturally Inclusive Workplace has been developed to enhance and build on the outcomes achieved under the department’s previous Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2005-2010. The strategy continues to develop and implement new programs and initiatives for Aboriginal and non Aboriginal staff to work towards building a culturally inclusive environment. The following projects have been developed: Aboriginal Traineeship Program

The department’s Aboriginal Traineeship Program was first implemented in January 2009 to increase the employment rate of Aboriginal people in the department. To date, 31 trainees have been employed since the program has been

implemented with 13 graduating in 2009 and 7 graduating in 2010.

The Aboriginal Traineeship Program includes a number of key features designed to support the trainees to be successful in their placement such as: Mentoring through Aboriginal Mentoring Program Tutorial assistance Culturally guided selection Group intake Group training Comprehensive pre-placement program.

An evaluation of the traineeship program has been completed and a new Aboriginal Traineeship Program will commence in February 2011 incorporating the recommended changes for continued improvement of the program.

Aboriginal Mentoring Program

The Aboriginal mentoring program was implemented in January 2009 to complement the Aboriginal Traineeship Program to provide support and assist the trainees during their placement. Changes to further enhance the success of this program are currently being investigated.

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Cultural Respect Training

In 2010, Corporate Executive endorsed compulsory Cultural Respect Training to be implemented across the department. As of 1 December 2010, 250 staff had attended the training. It is anticipated that all departmental staff will attend the training over the next three years. The Cultural Respect Training, Interactive Ochre is delivered through the TAFE SA Regional, Aboriginal Access Centres.

Number of Employees by Age Bracket and Gender This table shows the total staff by gender and age bracket. The workforce benchmark is the % of Employed Total as at June 2010.

Age Bracket Female Male Total % of Total Workforce Benchmark

15 - 19 years 9 4 13 0.37 6.14

20 - 24 years 56 21 77 2.22 10.64

25 - 29 years 116 56 172 4.96 10.21

30 - 34 years 189 92 281 8.10 9.50

35 - 39 years 220 112 332 9.58 10.84

40 - 44 years 253 147 400 11.54 11.65

45 - 49 years 307 184 491 14.16 12.28

50 - 54 years 372 253 625 18.03 10.71

55 - 59 years 358 252 610 17.59 9.45

60 - 64 years 174 186 360 10.38 5.90

Over 65 Years 51 55 106 3.06 2.67

Total 2105 1362 3467 100.00 100.00

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics Australian Demographic Statistics, 6291.0.55.001 Labour Force Status (ST LM8) total from Supertable, SA at as June 2010

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Cultural and Linguistic Diversity This table depicts the number of staff who reported being overseas or who speak a language other than English at home. Cultural and Linguistic Diversity

Male Female Total % of Agency

% SA Community

Number of employees born overseas

93 154 247 7.12 20.20

Number of employees who speak language(s) other than English at home

62 73 135 3.89 11.76

*Benchmarks from ABS Publication Basic Community Profile (SA) Cat No. 2001.0

Number of Employees with Ongoing Disabilities This table depicts the number of staff who reported having an ongoing disability.

Number of Employees with Ongoing Disabilities

Male Female Total % of Agency

3 4 7 0.20 Note: Unable to state whether they need Workplace Adaptation

Number of Employees with Disabilities Requiring Workplace Adaption

Male Female Total % of Agency

3 4 7 0.20

Performance Development

As the Employee Climate survey (known as BULB) is administered every two years the data for performance development is the same as the 2009 information. This data demonstrated that there have been improvements in the area of performance management from the last survey in 2007. Managers have actioned the results of the 2007 survey to focus on a model of continuous improvement in performance management including discussing employees’ strengths. Although there is still a need to improve the numbers of employees undertaking performance reviews, it demonstrates that managers are also focussing on an employee’s longer term career goals and the skills required in order to achieve their goals, as well as the skills and abilities required in their current role. A summary of the 2009 results relating specifically to performance management are as follows: 66% of respondents indicated they had had a performance review in the last 12

months, compared to 65% in 2007 70% of respondents reported that the review focused on their strengths (same as

for 2007)

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52% of respondents reported that the review focused on their career prospects compared with 47% in 2007

60% of employees reported that their manager placed a strong emphasis on specific suggestions for improvement as opposed to 53% in 2007

60% said their manager also placed a strong emphasis on skills to develop in the future as opposed to 55% in 2007.

There will be a stronger focus on performance management in 2011 where the departmental system will be reviewed and updated to promote best practice.

Employees with… % Total Workforce

A review within the past 12 months 66%

A review 0%

No review 34%

Leadership and Management Development Leadership and management training is funded across the department by both individual directorates and TAFE institutes, as well as centrally via the Shared Business Services directorate. The majority of TAFE SA employees are TAFE Act lecturers; therefore staff development expenditure is spent predominantly in the areas of teaching and learning to ensure lecturers have relevant knowledge and skills to grow the business. Leadership and Management Training Expenditure

Training and Development Total Cost % of Total Salary Expenditure

Total training and development expenditure $139 643.00 0.06%

Total leadership and management development expenditure

$153 914.00 0.06%

Accredited Training Packages The accredited training packages in the table below are sourced from the Public Service Training Package. By Classification

Classification Number of Accredited Training Packages

ASO3 – ASO5 – Management Development Program

PSP51104 - Diploma of Government (Management); PSP51304 - Diploma of Government (Project Management)

ASO6 and above – Leadership Development Program

BSB51107 - Diploma of Management

ASO2 and above PSP40104 – Certificate IV in Government

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People and Cultural Development Voluntary Flexible Working Arrangements This table depicts the various components of voluntary flexible working arrangements which are accessed by departmental staff.

Voluntary Flexible Working Arrangements by Gender

Male Female Total

Purchased leave 1 5 6

Flexitime 432 1086 1518

Compressed weeks 6 14 20

Part-time job share 0 4 4

Working from home 4 11 15

Flexitime and working from home 4 21 25

Part-time job share and working from home 0 2 2

Compressed weeks and working from home 1 0 1

None 857 858 1715

Unknown 56 105 161

Total 1361 2106 3467

Workforce Development Leadership and Management Capability Development System

The Leadership and Management Capability Development System was launched in February 2010 with the intention of developing the department’s current and high-potential managers and leaders. All programs within the system focus on managing or leading within the department, as well as the wider South Australian public sector. The system was flexible to enable departmental employees to enter the system and attend relevant programs based on their learning needs, then exit based on their career aspirations.

The Leadership and Management Capability Development System comprised of the following three programs:

1. Management Development program

2. Leadership Development program

3. Leadership Action Learning Teams program.

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Key components of the program

Program # of participants

Development workshops

Mentoring/coaching Project

Management Development program

14 1-2 day workshops held each month

Mentoring by a middle-level manager

Group project

Leadership Development program

21 1-2 day workshops held each month

Mentoring by a departmental Executive

Group project

Leadership Action Learning Teams program

10 2 day workshops held every 6-8 weeks

Individual Executive coaching sessions (6)

Individual project

Total 45

Management Development Program

The Management Development program was aimed at developing operational management skills at the AS03 + and equivalent lecturers (levels 4, 5 and 6). The program was aligned to the Diploma of Government (Management) and the Diploma of Government (Project Management). Some of the topics covered included managing performance, client services, public sector ethics, risk management, diversity and managing resources. Leadership Development Program

The Leadership Development program was aimed at developing higher level leadership skills at the AS06 + and equivalent lecturers (levels 6, 7 and 8). The program was aligned to the Diploma of Government and the Diploma of Government (Project Management). Some of the main topics covered in the program included developing leadership, emotional intelligence, public sector ethics, risk management and strategic project management.

Leadership Action Learning Teams program The Leadership Action Learning Teams program was aimed at developing staff that have identified as high-potential Executive in the South Australian Executive Services competency framework. This program was directed at AS07+ and at the TAFE Educational Manager level. It covered the five South Australian Executive Services competencies of shapes strategic think and change, achieves results, drives business excellence (innovation), forges relationships and engages others, as well as exemplifies personal drive and professionalism. Equal Opportunity Programs

The South Australia Works in the public sector suite of programs provide opportunities to train and work in the public sector, especially for people who are disadvantaged in the job market.

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It also helps develop a highly skilled and responsive public sector workforce by: targeting employment and training opportunities across the state, particularly in

regional areas, through traineeships, apprenticeships and cadetships expanding employment opportunities for young people, Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islanders, people with a disability, people who are long term unemployed and people who currently are, or previously were, under the Guardianship of the Minister for Families and Communities.

South Australia Works includes the following public sector programs:

CareerStart SA

CareerStart SA provides traineeship, apprenticeship and cadetship employment opportunities for young people to enter the workforce in the South Australian public sector. This program helps young people to kick start a career while also helping public sector departments to find appropriate staff.

Skills Register

The Skills Register provides graduating trainees, apprentices and cadets with post placement support including referrals to short term vacancies within the state public sector.

Departmental directorates and TAFE institutes endeavour to give priority consideration to participants listed with the Disability Employment Registers (coordinated by Disability Works Australian Ltd) and the abovementioned programs for employment within the agency. Processes used to select members of as participants of public sector equal employment opportunity programs are considered to be merit based selection processes in line with the Public Sector Act 2009.

Human Resources and Industrial Relations Preparation and negotiation of the TAFE (Education Staff) Arbitrated Enterprise Bargaining Award 2009 was undertaken, including representation and approval before the Industrial Commission of South Australia. This provided TAFE act staff with a separate Agreement and wages outcome from the previously joint arrangements with the schooling sector. The preparation and negotiation, including the ballot processes, of three Wage Parity Enterprise Agreements for all Public Sector Act and Weekly Paid staff was also undertaken. A total of 28 staff disciplinary or grievance complaints were investigated by the Industrial Relations Unit with 22 being satisfactorily completed and six still pending.

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Systems Being Developed HRB5 Automation Project This project is developing a new system for the automation/workflow of the department’s personnel form for new contracts, extension and position management is being developed utilising aspects of existing modules within the current Human Resource Management System. The introduction of this process will ensure improved time efficiencies and capturing of both data and information in regard to recruitment processes. It is anticipated that implementation of the automation/ workflow will occur in 2011. Hourly Paid Instructor Time and Attendance Project This project has a number of primary objectives, specifically to provide a system to process hourly paid instructors, once the Student Management System is decommissioned in Empower’s Time and Attendance module in mid-2011. This system will reduce the cost, effort and time-frame for processing hour paid instructor claims and also reduce the risk of data errors and security exposure. Furthermore, it will improve effectiveness to meet the Auditor-General’s requirements. Recording of hourly paid instructor information will be improved in Empower to enable better management information and will assist in implementing consistent business process across TAFE SA for the claims/payment of hourly paid instructor’s. The anticipated implementation date is March/April 2011. Employee Assistance Program The Employee Assistance Program continues to be available to all staff and family members. It offers confidential, impartial and culturally sensitive counselling support to employees and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A total of 153 new referrals accessed the service from January to December 2010. Services used were clinical counselling and consultancy advisory services. Child Protection The department has continued to implement child protect initiatives. Criminal History Checks continued to be undertaken by employees and volunteers throughout 2010. Relevant employees have continued to undertake Mandated Notification Training as appropriate and in line with relevant legislative requirements. Employment Opportunity Programs This table depicts the number of trainees and apprentices and cadets within the department. Apprentices are also classified under Trainee awards and cannot be identified separately. Apprentices, Trainees and Cadets

Male Female

Apprentices 0 0

Trainees 5 15

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Graduate Program The Graduate Employment Strategy 2010-2015 comprises the introduction of a coordinated, annual approach to employ 15 graduates within the department. To address identified government skills shortages, graduates will be recruited to disciplines that include policy, economics, commerce, accounting/finance, human resources and Information and Communications Technology. Graduates will commence in January of each year and will participate in a structured program that includes placement rotations across the department’s business units, and completion of a tailored departmental Graduate Development Program. The salary and development cost for the 15 graduates is centrally funded. The first in-take of graduates were recruited from the South Australian Government Graduate Register and will commence in January 2011. It is noted that some directorates/institutes across the department may seek to employ additional graduates, or fill graduate-level positions in excess of the 15 graduates who will be recruited as part of the formal Graduate Employment Strategy. This second form of graduate recruitment, to be met at the cost of individual business units, will continue to be encouraged. Graduates employed within individual workgroups will still participate and be included in all aspects of the Graduate Development Program (minus rotations).

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Occupational Health, Safety and Injury Management9

2009-10 2008-09 2007-08

1 OHS Legislative Requirements (includes incidents involving students,

contractors and visitors)

Number of notifiable occurrences pursuant to OHS&W Regulations Division 6.6

11 (4 from students and 3

from contractors)

7 (3 from students)

6 (1 from student and 3 from contractors)

Number of notifiable injuries pursuant to OHS&W Regulations Division 6.6

1 (student) 1 3 (1 from student & 1 from visitor)

Number of notices served pursuant to OHS&W Act s35, s39 and s40 4 (3 from students)

12 (relate to 4 incidents)

2

2 Injury Management Legislative Requirements

Total number of new claimants who participated in the rehabilitation program

30 23 17

Total number of employees rehabilitated and reassigned to alternative duties

2 2 0

Total number of employees rehabilitated back to their original work 6 4 6

3 WorkCover Action Limits

Number of open claims as at 30 June 2010 163 182 178

Percentage of workers compensation expenditure over gross annual remuneration

0.0123 0.0137 0.0138

4 Number of Injuries

Number of new workers compensation claims in the financial year 81 74 84

Number of fatalities, lost time injuries, medical treatment only

(F)

(LTI)

(MTO)

0

33

48

0

27

47

0

16

68

Total number of whole working days lost 6141 8198 7969

5 Cost of Workers Compensation

Cost of new claims for the financial year $440 676.84 $417 801.63 $513 927.00

Cost of all claims excluding lump sum payments $1 957 661 $2 328 242 $2 337 784.00

Amount paid for lump sum payments (s42, s43, s44) $1 154 284 $726 837 $644 973.00

Total claims expenditure $3 111 945 $3 055 079 $2 982 757.00

Total amount recovered from external sources (s54) $147 937 $0.00 $745.00

Budget allocation for workers compensation $3 200 000 $3 200 000 $3 000 000.00

Actuarial (Outstanding) Liability $8 091 903.00 $7 411 427 $9 151 328.00

6 Trends

10

Injury frequency rate for new lost-time injury/disease for each million hours worked

5.90 4.86 2.85

Most frequent cause (mechanism) of injury Body Stressing Body Stressing Body Stressing

Most expensive cause (mechanism) of injury Mental Stress Mental Stress Mental Stress

9 Occupational Health Safety and Injury Management Reporting is based on financial year as determined by the

Australian Standard. Prior to 2006/07 reporting was based on Calendar Year as determined by the TAFE Act. 10

Based on Lost Time Flag (i.e. ≥ 1 day or shift)

FINANCIAL

REPORT

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FINANCIAL REPORT

Financial Overview On a comparative basis to 2008-09, expenses increased in 2009-10 by 4.7 per cent; made up of a 7.4 per cent increase in salaries, 4.1 per cent increase for goods and services and 32.1 per cent increase in other expenses and decreases of 9.9 per cent for depreciation and 86.3 per cent for net loss from disposal of non-current assets. After allowing for the payment of Targeted Voluntary Separation Packages ($18 million) employee benefits decreased in real terms from 2008-09 in line with budget. The department’s income excluding ‘Revenues from Government’ decreased by 21.0 per cent during 2009-10 driven predominantly by a decrease in Commonwealth revenue (43.2 per cent) as a result of the implementation of new arrangements for vocational education and training specific purpose funding from 1 January 2009 where these revenues are now received by the Department of Treasury and Finance and lower other grants and contributions (30.0 per cent) principally due to lower grants for the Labour Market Adjustment Program from the Department of Trade and Economic Development to provide training for retrenched workers. The decrease in Commonwealth revenue is partly offset by increases in agency fees and charges (6.7 per cent) arising from higher domestic fee for service revenue and higher revenue from overseas students. The tables provided in this section set out a summary of the actual results for the 2009-10 financial year. The detailed financial statements reflecting actual results for 2009-10 are presented under ’Financial Information’. Summary of Financial Information

Actual 2008-09

$’000

Actual 2009-10

$’000

Statement of Comprehensive Income:

Expenses 537 753 513 401

Income 179 518 227 139

Net Cost of Providing Services 358 235 286 262

Revenues from Government 398 710 276 996

Net Result 40 475 (9 266)

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Net Result The improvement in the Net Result from 2008-09 to 2009-10 is principally due to the impact of Commonwealth funding for Better TAFE Facilities and Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow, the majority of which was spent on asset infrastructure improvements and recorded as an increase to property, plant and equipment in the balance sheet. The remainder of the surplus is due to under spending on the Productivity Places Program partly offset by expenditure on carryovers approved from 2008-09. Operating Revenues Total actual operating revenues, including revenues from government for 2009-10 were $578.2 million. The principal source of funding for the department is state government appropriation which totalled $398.7 million, an increase of $121.7 million compared to 2008-09 which principally reflects the impact of the new arrangements for Commonwealth vocational education and training specific purpose revenues from 1 January 2009 where these revenues are now received by the Department of Treasury and Finance. Other operating revenues included Commonwealth grants of $65.8 million and $99.5 million from student and other fees and charges. The chart below depicts an overview of revenue sources for 2009-10

State Government Funding $398.7 million

Commonwealth Grants $65.8 million

Student Enrolment Fees & Charges $33.7 million

Sales/Fee for Service $65.8 million

Other Grants and Contributions $9.9 miilion

Other $4.4 million

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Operating Expenses Actual Employee benefits of $290.6 million for 2009-10 constituted 54 percent of the total operating expenses of $537.8 million. Grants and subsidies expenses totalled $72.3 million including $25.3 million for science and information economy programs, $22.1 million for employment programs, $11.0 million for Tertiary Student Transport Concessions and $8.2 million for vocational education and training programs. The other major component of operating expenses (supplies and services) amounted to $156.2 million. Included in this category were $41.7 million for funding to non-TAFE providers for vocational education and training, $19.1 million for minor works, maintenance and equipment, $18.6 million for fees for contracted services,

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$17.7 million for information technology infrastructure and communication, and $11.7 million for printing and consumables. A further $17.8 million was charged to depreciation expense. The chart below depicts an overview of operating expenses for 2009-10

Employee Benefits $290.6 million

Supplies and Services $156.2 million

Grants and Subsidies $72.3 million

Depreciation $17.8 million

Other $0.8 million

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Overview of Operating Expenses 2009-10 The following table depicts how expenditure was applied to the following activities in accordance with approved strategic priorities:

Employment and Skills Formation – Vocational Education and Training. Provision of post secondary

vocational education and training by TAFE SA and other registered training organisations including: - resource allocation of contestable and non-contestable funds - funding of apprenticeships and traineeships - support for post secondary training and education - providing state and national policy advice.

$467.8 million

Employment and Skills Formation – Learning, Workforce Development and Employment. Addressing

the state’s economic development and social inclusion objectives by: - providing opportunities for people to participate in employment, training, skills development and adult

community education - meeting the current and future labour and skills needs of industry - providing state and national policy advice.

$31.7 million

Science, Technology and Innovation – Science and Innovation. Provision of high level strategic advice to

the Minister on maximising economic, environmental and social benefits from the state’s scientific research and innovation by: - identifying strategic priorities for State Government investment - raising awareness and understanding of the benefits of science and innovation amongst government,

business and the community - facilitating coordinated and strategic bids for Commonwealth grants - facilitating coordination of education and research activity with end-user (industry) requirements to

maximise the benefits for South Australia. (Includes funding for Premier’s Science and Research Fund)

$15.4 million

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Science, Technology and Innovation – Bioscience Industry Development. Development of the bioscience industry through providing assistance in business development, finance, infrastructure and marketing.

$7.6 million

Employment and Skills Formation – Regulatory Services. Administering the state’s further education and training system through: - provision of registration, accreditation and approval services for registered training organisations - quality oversight of the State vocational education system through the Training and Skills Commission - administration of apprenticeships and traineeships - providing state and national policy advice.

$5.7 million

1. Science, Technology and Innovation – Information Economy. Provision of high level strategic policy

advice to the Minister and Government on the information economy and the Information and Communications Technology sector that: - raises awareness and greater understanding of the information economy among government, business,

industry and education providers; - develops strategy and facilitates programs and projects relevant to promoting the information economy;

and - facilitates bids for significant Commonwealth grants.

(Includes funding for Broadband Development)

$5.3 million

Employment and Skills Formation – International and Higher Education. Supporting the development of

Adelaide as a centre for education, international education and South Australian education exports including the provision of marketing services, analysis and student and community support. Provision of high level strategic policy advice to the Minister on higher education policy and planning.

$2.7 million

Science, Technology and Innovation – Technology Investment. Provision of seed capital and business

guidance to innovative companies commercialising research and development.

$1.6 million

Total

$537.8 million

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Sustainable Budget Commission

The department had constructive engagement with the Sustainable Budget Commission process during 2010. This engagement resulted in budget measures of $45 million to be achieved by 2013-14, which are a combination of expenditure, revenue and asset sales. Overview of Savings Task Forward Estimates Savings Task for the department($ 000)

Number of

measures

2010-11 Budget

2011-12 Estimate

2012-13 Estimate

2013-14 Estimate

2010-11 Budget measures

Included in enhanced monitoring

14 10 476 22 456 37 960 42 155

2008-09 Mid-Year Budget Review Full-time Equivalent target

1 587 1 798 2 445 2 494

Total 15 11 063 24 254 40 405 44 649

Associated Full-Time Equivalent Reduction

106.0 146.1 170.5 221.5

Detail and total as per the 2010-11 Budget Measures Statement.

Overview of Implementation Plan Budget measures are a combination of expenditure efficiencies, asset sales, revenue measures and grant/service rationalisation. The department’s priority in implementation planning will be to both meet budget requirements and deliver on the government’s objective of increasing skill levels in the labour force.

AUDITED GENERAL PURPOSE

FINANCIAL REPORT

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Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 June 2010 Note 2010 2009

$'000 $'000

EXPENSES

Employee Benefits 5 290,632 270,505

Supplies and Services 6 156,180 150,005

Grants and Subsidies 7 72,305 71,642

Depreciation 8 17,818 19,772

Net Loss from the Disposal of Non-Current Assets 15 131 957

Other Expenses 9 687 520

Total EXPENSES 537,753 513,401

INCOME

Commonwealth Grants 11 65,792 115,774

Student and Other Fees and Charges 12 99,456 91,483

Other Grants and Contributions 13 9,889 14,061

Interest 14 11 24

Other Income 16 4,370 5,797

Total INCOME 179,518 227,139

NET COST OF PROVIDING SERVICES 358,235 286,262

REVENUES FROM/PAYMENTS TO SA GOVERNMENT

Revenues from SA Government 17 408,633 290,246

Less Payments to SA Government 17 9,923 13,250

Total REVENUES FROM/PAYMENTS TO SA GOVERNMENT 398,710 276,996

NET RESULT 40,475 (9,266)

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in property, plant and equipment asset revaluation surplus 0 150,577 Change in Financial Assets Available-for-sale revaluation surplus 685 602

Total COMPREHENSIVE RESULT 41,160 141,913

THE NET RESULT AND COMPREHENSIVE RESULT ARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SA GOVERNMENT AS OWNER

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Statement of Financial Position as at 30 June 2010 Note 2010 2009

$'000 $'000

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash and Cash Equivalents 18 85,981 77,788

Receivables 19 17,898 20,780

Inventories 22 972 935

Non-current assets classified as held for sale 20 0 419

Total CURRENT ASSETS 104,851 99,922

NON-CURRENT ASSETS

Receivables 19 248 266

Investments 28 3,891 3,206

Property, Plant and Equipment 21 659,593 626,170

Total NON-CURRENT ASSETS 663,732 629,642

TOTAL ASSETS 768,583 729,564

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Payables 23 39,407 32,577

Employee benefits 24 23,898 23,730

Provisions 25 1,934 1,896

Unearned Revenue 26 7,211 11,539

Other Current Liabilities 27 1,135 6,761

Total CURRENT LIABILITIES 73,585 76,503

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

Payables 23 2,023 2,025

Employee benefits 24 48,379 48,329

Provisions 25 6,306 5,717

Total NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 56,708 56,071

TOTAL LIABILITIES 130,293 132,574

NET ASSETS 638,290 596,990

EQUITY

Retained Earnings 30 411,508 370,893

Financial Asset Available-for-Sale Revaluation surplus 30 1,287 602

Asset revaluation surplus 30 225,495 225,495

Total EQUITY 638,290 596,990

The Total Equity is attributable to the SA Government as owner.

UNRECOGNISED CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS 31

CONTINGENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 32

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Statement of Changes in Equity for the Year Ended 30 June 2010

Financial

Asset

Asset Available-

for-Sale

Note Revaluation Revaluation Retained

No. Surplus Surplus Earnings Total

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Net Result for 2007-08 0 0

(18,494)

(18,494)

Investments Adjustment 0 0

30

30

Gain on buildings during 2007-08

520 0 0

520

Loss on revaluation of library during 2007-08

(2,015) 0 0

(2,015)

Error correction 0 0

1,820

1,820

Total comprehensive result 2007-08

(1,495) 0

(16,644)

(18,139)

Restated balance at 30 June 2008

74,918 0

380,159

455,077

Net Result for 2008-09 0 0

(8,066)

(8,066)

Gain on buildings during 2008-09

54,681 0 0

54,681

Gain on land during 2008-09

95,896 0 0

95,896

Error correction 0 602

(1,200)

(598)

Total comprehensive result 2008-09

150,577

602

(9,266)

141,913

Restated balance at 30 June 2009

225,495

602

370,893

596,990

Net Result for 2009-10 0 0 40,475 40,475

Change in Financial Assets available-for-sale 0

685 0

685

Total comprehensive result 2009-10 0

685

40,475

41,160

Net assets transferred as a result of an administrative restructure 0 0

140

140

Balance at 30 June 2010

225,495

1,287

411,508

638,290

All changes in equity are attributable to the SA Government as owner

225,495

1,287

411,508

638,290

-

-

0

(0)

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Statement of Cash Flows for the Year Ended 30 June 2010 2010 2009

Note $'000 $'000

Inflows Inflows

(Outflows) (Outflows)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

CASH OUTFLOWS

Employee benefit payments

(291,016)

(266,338)

Payments for supplies and services

(177,081)

(172,209)

Payments of grants and subsidies

(72,305)

(71,642)

GST paid to the ATO

(4,126)

(4,199)

Other payments

(835)

(884)

Cash used in operations

(545,363)

(515,272)

CASH INFLOWS

Commonwealth grants

65,792

115,774

Student and other fees and charges

93,753

99,476

Other grants and contributions

9,831

12,250

Interest received

11

24

GST recovered from the ATO

18,566

17,697

Other receipts

8,578

4,791

Cash generated from operations

196,531

250,012

CASH FLOWS FROM SA GOVERNMENT:

Receipts from SA Government

408,633

290,246

Payments to SA Government

(9,923)

(13,250)

Cash generated from SA Government

398,710

276,996

Net Cash provided by Operating Activities 36

49,878

11,736

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash Outflows

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(34,418)

(7,264)

Purchase of intangibles

(7,338)

(445)

Cash used in investing activities

(41,756)

(7,709)

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Cash Inflows

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment

613

643

Cash generated from investing activities

613

643

Net Cash used in Investing Activities

(41,143)

(7,066)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash Outflows

Cash transferred as a result of restructuring activities

(542)

(462)

Cash used in financing activities

(542)

(462)

Net Cash used in financing activities

(542)

(462)

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

8,193

4,208

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 1 JULY 2009

77,788

73,580

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT 30 JUNE 2010 18

85,981

77,788

85,981

77,788

0

(0)

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Disaggregated Disclosures – Expenses and Income for the Year Ended June 2010

Employment and Skills Formation Science, Technology and Innovation

Total

Expenses/Income Vocational Learning, Regulatory International

Education Workforce Dev Services and Higher

Science and Information Economy

Bioscience Industry

Development Technology Investment

and

Training & Employment Education

Innovation

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Expenses

Employee benefits 270,987 11,326 4,067 872 1,483 1,897 0 0 290,632

Supplies and services 148,811 4,856 1,279 222 528 485 0 0 156,181

Grants and subsidies 29,453 15,471 360 1,617 13,362 2,898 7,556 1,587 72,304

Depreciation 17,818 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17,818

Net Loss on disposal of assets 122 5 2 0 1 1 0 0 131

Other expenses 651 18 13 1 2 2 0 0 687

Total Expenses 467,842 31,676 5,721 2,712 15,376 5,283 7,556 1,587 537,753

Income

Commonwealth grants 65,068 573 4 1 44 102 0 0 65,792 Student and other fees and charges 99,447 5 2 0 1 1 0 0 99,456

Other grants and contributions 8,619 1,266 1 2 0 1 0 0 9,889

Interest income 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11

Other income 3,466 68 694 18 90 34 0 0 4,370

Total Income 176,611 1,912 701 21 135 138 0 0 179,518

Net Cost of Providing Services 291,231 29,764 5,020 2,691 15,241 5,145 7,556 1,587 358,235

Revenues from/payments to

SA Government

Revenues from SA Government 339,750 29,845 5,870 4,281 15,062 4,682 7,556 1,587 408,633

Payments to SA Government (9,923) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (9,923)

Net Result 38,596 81 850 1,590 (179) (463) 0 0 40,475

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Disaggregated Disclosures – Assets and Liabilities for the Year Ended 30 June 2010

Employment and Skills Formation Science, Technology and Innovation

Assets/Liabilities Vocational Learning, Regulatory International

General/ Not

attributable Total

Education Workforce Dev Services and Higher Science and Innovation

Information Economy

Bioscience Industry

Development Technology Investment

and

Training & Employment Education

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85,981 85,981

Receivables 12,232 0 637 4 2 22 0 0 5,249 18,146

Inventories 972 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 972

Non-current Assets Held for Sale 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Investments 0 0 0 3,891 0 0 0 0 0 3,891

Property, Plant & Equipment 659,399 115 39 6 15 19 0 0 0 659,593

Total Assets 672,603 115 676 3,901 17 41 0 0 91,230 768,583

Liabilities

Payables 26,443 1,947 55 109 15 142 0 0 12,719 41,430

Employee Benefits 66,939 2,942 1,306 178 407 505 0 0 0 72,277

Provisions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8,240 8,240

Unearned Revenue 7,211 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,211

Other Liabilities 1,031 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 98 1,135

Total Liabilities 101,624 4,894 1,362 287 422 647 0 0 21,057 130,293

Net Assets 570,979 (4,779) (686) 3,614 (405) (606) 0 0 70,173 638,290

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Disaggregated Disclosures – Expenses and Income for the Year Ended 30 June 2010

Employment and Skills Formation Science, Technology and Innovation

Office for

Youth Total

Expenses/Income Vocational Learning, Regulatory International

Education Workforce Dev Services and Higher

Science and Information Economy

Bioscience Industry

Development Technology Investment

&Training & Employment Education

Innovation

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Expenses

Employee benefits 251,161 9,473 3,578 666 1,615 1,698 0 0 2,314 270,505

Supplies and services 140,615 5,488 1,122 412 806 681 0 0 881 150,005

Grants and subsidies 27,878 15,429 324 1,457 15,124 280 8,017 1,545 1,588 71,642

Depreciation 19,772 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 19,772

Net Loss on disposal of assets 849 57 17 4 9 9 0 0 12 957

Other expenses 470 34 5 1 3 3 0 0 4 520

Total Expenses 440,745 30,481 5,046 2,540 17,557 2,671 8,017 1,545 4,799 513,401

Income

Commonwealth grants 113,643 1,903 0 0 0 105 0 0 123 115,774

Student and other fees and charges 91,483 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 91,483

Other grants and contributions 12,140 921 774 150 66 0 0 0 10 14,061

Interest income 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24

Other income 4,493 0 388 599 126 0 0 0 191 5,797

Total Income 221,783 2,824 1,162 749 192 105 0 0 324 227,139

Net Cost of Providing Services 218,962 27,657 3,884 1,791 17,365 2,566 8,017 1,545 4,475 286,262

Revenues from/payments to

SA Government Revenues from SA Government 222,724 23,588 5,830 2,168 19,006 2,732 8,017 1,545 4,636 290,246

Payments to SA Government (13,250) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (13,250)

Net Result (9,488) (4,069) 1,946 377 1,641 166 0 0 161 (9,266)

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Disaggregated Disclosures – Assets and Liabilities for the Year Ended 30 June 2010

Employment and Skills Formation Science, Technology and Innovation

Office for

Youth

General/ Not

attributable Total

Assets/Liabilities Vocational Learning, Regulatory International

Education Workforce

Dev Services and Higher Science

and Innovation

Information Economy

Bioscience Industry

Development Technology Investment

and

Training &

Employment Education

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 77,788 77,788

Receivables 15,732 295 1,277 0 9 0 0 0 77 3,656 21,046

Inventories 935 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 935

Non-current Assets Held for Sale 419 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 419

Investments 0 0 0 3,206 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,206

Property, Plant & Equipment 625,641 265 88 19 45 48 0 0 64 0 626,170

Total Assets 642,727 560 1,365 3,225 54 48 0 0 141 81,444 729,564

Liabilities

Payables 26,269 787 195 42 1,795 75 0 0 222 5,217 34,602

Employee Benefits 66,869 2,421 1,166 247 425 467 0 0 464 0 72,059

Provisions 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,613 7,613

Unearned Revenue 11,199 155 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 185 11,539

Other Liabilities 6,761 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,761

Total Liabilities 111,098 3,363 1,361 289 2,220 542 0 0 686 13,015 132,574

Net Assets 531,629 (2,803) 4 2,936 (2,166) (494) 0 0 (545) 68,429 596,990

130

Notes to the Statement of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended 30 June 2010 2010 2009

5 Employee Benefits $'000 $'000

Salaries and Wages (including Annual Leave) 222,387 220,758

Superannuation 23,543 24,137

Payroll Tax 12,942 12,508

Long Service Leave 8,876 9,670

Workers’ Compensation 3,827 1,699

Targeted Voluntary Separation Payments 18,006 0

Other Employee Related Costs 1,051 1,733

290,632

270,505

Targeted Voluntary Separation Packages (TVSP's) 2010 2009

$'000 $'000

Amount paid to these employees:

TVSP's 18,006 0

Annual Leave and Long Service Leave Accrued paid during the Period 5,233 0

23,239 0

Funding from the Department of Treasury and Finance (refer note 17) 9,152 0

Net amount paid to employees

14,087 0

Number of Employees who were paid TVSPs during the reporting period 161 0

Remuneration of Employees

The number of employees whose remuneration received or receivable falls within the following bands:

131

2010 2010 2009

Number of Number of Number of

Employees Employees Employees

(Including

TVSP) (Excluding

TVSP)

$100 000 to $109 999 130 130 107

$110 000 to $119 999 54 54 32

$120 000 to $129 999 25 25 20

$130 000 to $139 999 10 10 5

$140 000 to $149 999 2 2 2

$150 000 to $159 999 6 6 6

$160 000 to $169 999 3 3 4

$170 000 to $179 999 3 3 3

$180 000 to $189 999 3 3 5

$190 000 to $199 999 2 2 0

$200 000 to $209 999 2 2 3

$210 000 to $219 999 4 4 1

$220 000 to $229 999 1 1 0

$230 000 to $239 999 2 2 3

$240 000 to $249 999 1 1 0

$260 000 to $269 999 1 1 0

$270 000 to $279 999 2 0 2

$280 000 to $289 999 2 2 1

$290 000 to $299 999 2 0 0

$300 000 to $309 999 2 0 0

$320 000 to $329 999 3 1 0

$330 000 to $339 999 1 0 0

$340 000 to $349 999 1 0 0

$350 000 to $359 999 2 0 0

$380 000 to $389 999 1 0 0

Total number of employees 265 252

194

132

The table includes all employees who received remuneration of $100 000 or more during the year. Remuneration of employees reflects all costs of employment including salaries and wages, superannuation contributions, separation packages, fringe benefits tax and any other salary sacrifice benefits.

The total remuneration received by these employees for the year was $35 million ($23.7 million).

For 2009-2010, the above figures include 13 employees (0 in 2008-09) who took a Targeted Voluntary Separation Package (TVSP's) during the year.

The total remuneration received by these employees for the year was $4.2 million.

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

6 Supplies and Services

Funding to Non-TAFE Providers for Vocational Education and Training 41,731 30,013

Printing and Consumables 11,737 15,040

Minor Works, Maintenance and Equipment 19,076 21,051

Information Technology Infrastructure and Communication 17,730 19,609

Fees - Contracted Services (Including Consultants) 18,642 18,139

Trainee & Apprenticeship Reimbursements 996 717

Utilities 7,601 6,674

Cleaning 9,699 8,866

Vehicle and Travelling Expenses 6,717 7,067

Rentals and Leases 6,193 6,167

Other 16,058 16,662

Total Supplies and Services 156,180 150,005

Supplies and Services Provided by Entities Within the SA Government

Funding to Non-TAFE Providers for Vocational Education and Training 712 221

Minor Works, Maintenance and Equipment 13,986 14,670

Information Technology Infrastructure and Communication 3,142 4,393

Fees - Contracted Services (Including Consultants) 8,476 5,585

Utilities 1,335 1,096

133

Cleaning 8,404 7,494

Vehicle and Travelling Expenses 3,005 3,245

Rentals and Leases 4,252 4,414

Other 562 499

43,874 41,617

The total supplies and services amount disclosed includes GST amounts not-recoverable from the ATO due to the Department not holding a valid tax invoice or

payments relating to third party arrangements.

Consultancy

The number and dollar amount of Consultancies paid/payable (included

in supplies and services) that fell within the following bands:

2010 2009

Number $'000 Number $'000

Below $10,000 5 21 2 13

Between $10,000 and $50,000 4 129 6 163

Above $50,000 1 57 2 177

Total paid/payable to the consultants engaged (GST exclusive) 207 353

2010 2009

7 Grants and Subsidies $'000 $'000

Employment Programs 22,116 22,183

Vocational Education and Training Programs 8,223 10,602

Science and Information Economy Programs 25,250 24,950

Tertiary Student Transport Concessions 10,965 9,541

National Training Infrastructure Program 4,526 1,715

Other Specific Grants 1,225 2,651

Total Grants and Subsidies 72,305 71,642

Grants and Subsidies Paid/Payable to Entities Within the SA Government

Employment Programs 4,022 3,311

Vocational Education and Training Programs 1,919 2,358

Science and Information Economy Programs 12,048 11,283

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Tertiary Student Transport Concessions 10,965 9,541

National Training Infrastructure Program 107 939

Other Specific Grants 312 713

29,373 28,145

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

8 Depreciation

Buildings and Improvements 13,283 15,468

Plant and Equipment 2,300 2,122

Library 2,235 2,182

Total Depreciation 17,818 19,772

2010 2009

9 Other Expenses $'000 $'000

Audit Fees (see note 10) 283 322

Asset Revaluation Surplus Adjustments 0 (209)

Allowance for Doubtful Debts and Debt Write-offs 394 (118)

Other 10 525

Total Other Expenses 687 520

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

10 Auditor's Remuneration

Audit Fees Paid/Payable to the Auditor-General's Department 247 240

Other Audit fees 36 82

Total Auditor's Remuneration Paid/Payable 283 322

No other services were provided by the Auditor-General’s Department.

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2010 2009

11 Commonwealth Grants $'000 $'000

Commonwealth contributions under the Skilling Australia's Workforce Act 0 96,634

Productivity Places Program-Existing Workers Pilot 0 2,587

National Training Infrastructure Program 1,228 8,660

Group Training Scheme 1,311 1,148

Targeting Skills Needs in Regions 170 578

National VET Data Strategy Action Group 500 0

Skills Sub Group 895 0

Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow (TIIFT) 17,765 0

Clever Networks (Investing) 0 209

Productivity Places Program 26,907 1,844

Better TAFE Facilities 13,903 0

TAFE Fee Waivers for Childcare Qualifications 640 294

Remote Indigenous Public Internet Access 42 0

Other Specific Commonwealth Revenue 2,431 3,820

Total Commonwealth Grants 65,792 115,774

2009-10 Commitments

The National Training Infrastructure Program received $1.2 million of Commonwealth contributions in 2009/10 of which a commitment exists to spend $1.2 million in the 2010/11 financial year. The committed funds are for the provision and development of skills centres and capital equipment.

DFEEST has received $1.3 million of Commonwealth revenue for the Group Training Scheme in the financial year, $0.2 million of which will be incurred in the 2010/11 financial year.

The National VET Data Strategy Action Group received a $0.5 million one-off grant, of which a commitment exists to utilise $0.3 million for the agreed projects of the Action Group during 2010/11 financial year. The committed funds are for the purpose of progress work of the National VET Data Strategy.

The Skills Sub Group received a $0.9 million one-off grant, of which a commitment exists to spend $0.8 million for projects which align to national priorities.

The Productivity Places Program received $26.9 million of Commonwealth revenue in 2009/10, of which a commitment exists to spend $19.6 million in the 2010/11 financial year.

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DFEEST has received $42,000 of Commonwealth revenue for the Remote Indigenous Public Internet Access in the financial year, $17,000 of which will be incurred in the 2010/11 financial year.

2008-09 Commitments

The National Training Infrastructure Program received $8.6 million of Commonwealth contributions in 2008/09 of which $4.9 million was used to fund expenditure on Capital Infrastructure in 2009/10, and a commitment exists to spend $3.7 million in the 2010/11 year.

DFEEST has received $1.2 million of Commonwealth revenue for the Group Training Scheme in the financial year, $27,000 of which will be incurred in the 2009/10 financial year.

The Aboriginal Employment Program received $0.4 million of Commonwealth funding in 2008/09 that was used to fund expenditure in 2009/10.

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

12 Student and Other Fees and Charges

Total Fees and Charges Received/Receivable

Sales/Fee for Service Revenue 63,370 56,299

Student Enrolment Fees and Charges 33,696 32,742

Other User Fees and Charges 2,390 2,442

99,456 91,483

Fees and Charges Received/Receivable from Entities Within the SA Government

Sales/Fee for Service Revenue 1345 938

Student Enrolment Fees and Charges 931 636

Other User Fees and Charges 189 36

2,465 1,610

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

137

13 Other Grants and Contributions

Grants and Subsidies Revenue 4,458 6,025

Miscellaneous Contributions 854 434

Donations 59 93

Grants from Entities Within the SA Government 4,518 7,509

Total Other Grants and Contributions 9,889 14,061

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

14 Interest

Interest from Entities External to the SA Government 11 24

Total Interest 11 24

2010 2009

15 Net (Loss)/Gain on Disposal of Non-Current Assets $'000 $'000

Asset Held for Sale

Proceeds from Disposals 0 616

Less: Net Book Value of Assets Disposed 0 (790)

0 (174)

Land and Buildings

Proceeds from Disposals 560 0

Less: Net Book Value of Assets Disposed (419) (280)

141 (280)

Plant and Equipment

Proceeds from Disposals 53 27

Less: Net Book Value of Assets Disposed (325) (530)

(272) (503)

Total Assets

Total Proceeds from Disposal 613 643

Less: Net Book Value of Assets Disposed (744) (1,600)

Total Net Loss on disposal of Non-Current Assets (131) (957)

138

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

16 Other Income

Recoup of Salaries 859 830

Application/Assessment Fees/ Registration Fees 710 677

Rental & Lease Charges 441 428

Sundry Income 2,360 3,862

Total Other Income 4,370 5,797

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

17 Revenues from/Payments to SA Government

Revenues from SA Government

Appropriations from Consolidated Account Pursuant to the Appropriation Act 372,944 273,849

Accrual Appropriation 11,563 8,564

Appropriation Transfers from Contingency1 24,126 7,833

408,633 290,246

Payments to SA Government

Return of Surplus Cash Pursuant to Cash Alignment Policy (9,923) (13,250)

(9,923) (13,250)

Total Revenues from/Payments to SA Government 398,710 276,996

1 Includes an amount of $9.2 million for funding of TVSP payments. Refer to note 5

18 Cash and Cash Equivalents $'000 $'000

Deposits with the Treasurer 51,707 45,378

Special Deposit Account with the Department of Treasury and Finance 34,209 32,351

Cash on Hand 65 59

Total Cash and Cash Equivalents 85,981 77,788

Deposits with the Treasurer

139

Comprises funds held in the Accrual Appropriation Excess Funds Account. The balances of these funds are not available for general use

(ie funds can only be used in accordance with The Treasurer's/Under Treasurer's approval).

Interest rate risk

Cash on hand is non-interest bearing. Deposits at call and with the Treasurer earns interest at a floating interest rate, based on daily bank

deposit rates. The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents represents fair value.

2010 2009

19 Receivables $'000 $'000

Current

Fees and Charges Receivable 13,111 17,705

Less: Allowance for Doubtful Debts (2,471) (2,204)

Prepayments 1,602 1,188

GST Recoverable from ATO 5,523 3,971

Other Receivables 133 120

Total Current Receivables 17,898 20,780

Non-Current

Workers compensation receivable 248 266

Total Non-current Receivables 248 266

Total Receivables 18,146 21,046

Receivables from SA Government Entities

Receivables 1,492 1,861

Workers Compensation Receivable 248 266

Prepayments 0 5

1,740 2,132

Movement in the allowance for doubtful debts

The allowance for doubtful debts (allowance for impairment loss) is recognised when there is objective evidence (ie calculated on

past experience and current and expected changes in client credit rating) that a receivable is impaired.

An allowance for impairment loss has been recognised in 'other expenses' in the Statement of Comprehensive Income for specific

debtors and debtors assessed on a collective basis for which such evidence exists.

140

2010 2009

Movement in the allowance for doubtful debts $'000 $'000

Carrying amount at the beginning of the period 2,204 2,264

Increase/(Decrease) in the allowance 420 207

Amounts written off (153) (267)

Carrying amount at the end of the period 2,471 2,204

Interest rate risk

Receivables are raised for all goods and services provided for which payment has not been received. Receivables are normally settled

within 30 days. Trade receivables, prepayments and accrued revenues are non-interest bearing.

Other than as recognised in the allowance for doubtful debts, it is not anticipated that counterparties will fail to discharge their obligations.

The carrying amount of receivables approximates net fair value due to being receivable on demand. There is no

concentration of credit risk.

(a) Maturity analysis of receivables - Please refer to table 37.3 in Note 37.

(b) Categorisation of financial instruments and risk exposure information - Please refer to note 37.

2010 2009

20 Non-Current Assets Held for Sale $'000 $'000

Land at Fair Value 0 419

0 419

2010 2009

21 Property, Plant and Equipment $'000 $'000

Land and Buildings

Land at Fair Value 155,790 154,715

Buildings and Improvements at Fair Value/Cost 924,378 895,892

Accumulated Depreciation (468,325) (455,041)

Construction Work in Progress 13,259 2,171

625,102 597,737

Plant and Equipment

141

Plant and Equipment at Cost (Deemed Fair Value) 32,498 31,707

Accumulated Depreciation (17,149) (16,302)

Intangible Work in Progress 8,205 445

23,554 15,850

Libraries

Libraries at Valuation 29,877 29,288

Accumulated Depreciation (18,940) (16,705)

10,937 12,583

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 1,164,007 1,114,218

Total Accumulated Depreciation at the end of the period (504,414) (488,048)

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 659,593 626,170

Impairment

There were no indications of impairment of property and plant and equipment assets at 30 June 2010.

2010 2009

22 Inventories $'000 $'000

Current

Inventories Held for Sale 513 540

Inventories Held for Distribution 459 395

Total Inventories 972 935

2010 2009

23 Payables $'000 $'000

Current

Creditors 23,294 18,486

Accrued Expenses 11,729 7,783

Employment On-Costs 4,276 6,210

Other 108 98

Total Current Payables 39,407 32,577

142

Non-Current

Employment on-costs 2,023 2,025

Total Non-current Payables 2,023 2,025

Total Payables 41,430 34,602

Payables to SA Government Entities

Creditors 12,925 2,691

Accrued Expenses 8,406 4,641

Employment On-costs 6,299 8,321

27,630 15,653

As a result of an actuarial assessment performed by the Department of Treasury and Finance, the average factor for the calculation

of employer superannuation cost on-cost has changed from the 2009 rate of 10.8% to 10.5%. These rates are used in the employment

oncost calculation.

Interest rate and credit risk

Creditors are raised for all amounts billed but unpaid and accruals are raised where goods and services are received but an invoice

has not yet been received. Sundry Creditors are normally settled within 30 days. Employment on-costs are settled when the respective

employee benefit that they relate to is discharged. All payables are non-interest bearing. The carrying amount of payables represents

fair value due to the amounts being payable on demand.

(a) Maturity analysis of payables - Please refer to table 37.3 in Note 37.

(b) Categorisation of financial instruments and risk exposure information - Please refer to note 37.

2010 2009

24 Employee Benefits $'000 $'000

Current

Annual Leave 9,559 9,802

Long Service Leave 4,848 5,780

Accrued Salaries and Wages 4,451 3,281

Non-Attendance Days 5,040 4,867

Total Current Employee Benefits 23,898 23,730

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Non-Current Employee Benefits

Long Service Leave 48,379 48,329

Total Non-Current Employee Benefits 48,379 48,329

Total Employee Benefits 72,277 72,059

The total current and non-current employee benefits (i.e. aggregate employee benefit plus related on-costs) for 2010 is $28.2 million and

$50.4 million respectively.

As a result of an actuarial assessment performed by the Department of Treasury and Finance, the benchmark for the measurement of long service leave liability has changed from the 2009 benchmark 6.5 years to 7 years.

The net financial effect of the changes in the current financial year is a decrease in the long service leave liability of $1.3 million

and employee benefit expense of $1.3 million.

The impact on future periods is impracticable to estimate as the benchmark is calculated using a number of assumptions – a key

assumption is the long-term discount rate. With current conditions, the long-term discount rate is experiencing significant movement.

2010 2009

25 Provisions $'000 $'000

Current

Workers Compensation 1,934 1,896

1,934 1,896

Non-Current

Workers Compensation 6,306 5,717

6,306 5,717

Total Provisions 8,240 7,613

Carrying amount at 1 July 7,613 9,259

Reductions arising from payments/other sacrifice of future economic benefits 0 (1,646)

Additional provisions recognised 627 0

Carrying amount at 30 June 8,240 7,613

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A liability has been reported to reflect unsettled workers compensation claims. The workers compensation provision is based on an actuarial assessment performed by the Public Sector Workforce Wellbeing Branch of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. These claims are expected to be settled within the next financial year.

2010 2009

26 Unearned Revenue $'000 $'000

Unearned Revenue to SA Govt Entities 278 472

Unearned Revenue for Non-SA Govt Entities 6,933 11,067

7,211 11,539

2010 2009

27 Other Liabilities $'000 $'000

Current

Deposits 1,037 6,663

Other Liabilities 98 98

Total Other Liabilities 1,135 6,761

28 Investments Austraining Austraining

International International

Pty Ltd Pty Ltd

$'000 $'000

Contributed Capital in Subsidiary Company (Austraining) 400 400

Share of Retained Profit 100% 100%

2010 2009

Retained Profits Attributable to Subsidiary Company $'000 $'000

Balance at 1 July 3,206 2,604

Share of Operating Profit After Income Tax 685 602

Total Investments 3,891 3,206

Austraining International Pty Ltd - Austraining International Pty Ltd, which has a reporting date of 30 June, is controlled by the Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education. Its principal activity is to secure international contracts for work in vocational, education and training. The current investment value is based on unaudited financial statements as at 30 June 2010.

145

29 Adjustments to Equity

Asset Revaluation

Surplus

Financial Asset

Available-for-Sale

Revaluation surplus

Retained Earnings 2009

$'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Balance at 1 July 2009 225,495 0 370,267 595,762

Prior period adjustments 0 602 626 1,228

Total Equity as at 30 June 2010 225,495 602 370,893 596,990

Prior period adjustments

This reflects an adjustment for transactions not recognised correctly as at 30 June 2009.

30 Equity 2010 2009

$'000 $'000

Retained earnings 411,508 370,893

Asset revaluation surplus 225,495 225,495

Financial Asset Available-for-Sale Revaluation surplus 1,287 602

Total Equity 638,290 596,990

The asset revaluation surplus is used to record increments and decrements in the fair value of land, buildings and libraries to the

extent that they offset one another.

31 Unrecognised Contractual Commitments

Remuneration Commitments

Commitments for the payment of salaries and other remuneration under fixed-term employment contracts in existence at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities are payable as follows:

146

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

Within one year 10,693 9,248

Payable later than one year and not later than five years 10,677 12,485

Total Remuneration Commitments 21,370 21,733

Amounts disclosed include commitments arising from executive contracts and hourly paid instructors. The Department does not offer

remuneration contracts greater than 5 years.

Capital Commitments

Capital expenditure contracted for at the reporting date but are not recognised as liabilities in the financial statements are payable

as follows:

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

Within one year 7,406 14,084

Later than one year and not later than five years 0 6,339

Total Capital Commitments 7,406 20,423

The department's capital commitments relate to construction works at Victor Harbor campus and the acquisition and implementation

of the student information system.

147

Other Commitments

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

These amounts are due for payment:

Within one year 30,173 28,812

Later than one year and not later than five years 57,342 53,641

Later than five years 0 17,420

Total Other Commitments 87,515 99,873

The Department's other commitments relate to agreements for Productivity Places Program contracts, cleaning contracts and other

procurement commitments.

Operating Leases Commitments

Commitments in relation to operating leases contracted for at the reporting date but not recognised as liabilities are payable

as follows:

2010 2009

$'000 $'000

Within one year 5,925 4,910

Payable later than one year and not later than five years 24,761 23,923

Payable later than five years 9,089 15,577

Total Operating Lease Commitments 39,775 44,410

The department's operating leases are for office accommodation and equipment. Office accommodation is leased from Department for

Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. The leases are non-cancellable with some leases having the right of renewal.

Rent is payable in arrears.

32 Contingent Assets and Liabilities

The Department is not aware of any items which meet the definition of contingent assets. There are, however, a number of outstanding personal injury and common law claims not settled as at 30 June 2010 with an estimates settlement value of $54,350.

148

The Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education has provided a $3.0 million guarantee to Austraining International Pty Ltd which has not been invoked as at 30 June 2010.

The Minister for Employment, Training and Further Education has entered an agreement to provide Le Cordon Bleu with a 10 year interest free loan of $7.0 million conditional upon Le Cordon Bleu entering into a building contract for the development of Le Cordon Bleu’s city training facility.

33 Transferred functions

Transferred Out

1. In September 2006 the South Australian Government announced a shared services initiative to streamline and simplify internal corporate and business support services to deliver savings. In late 2007 State Cabinet approved the shared services model developed by the Shared Services Reform Office for the creation of Shared Services SA in the Department of Treasury and Finance. The business services of South Australian Government Agencies are transferring to Shared Services SA in a series of transition programs known as Tranches. In most cases, these services transition in their current state with the current employees, who have been providing these services within the Agencies. Cabinet approved Tranche 2 (group 2) services on 15 October 2009, which comprised certain financial and taxation services. As part of this reform: • From 15 October 2009, certain financial accounting and taxation services from the Shared Business Services Division transit ioned to Shared Services SA. The effective date of the transfer is 19 October 2009. • 14 full time equivalent employees of the Shared Business Services Division, budget funding of $797,000 and the following assets and liabilities were transferred to Shared Services SA. 2. On 1 July 2009, the Office for Youth and Duke of Edinburgh's Award were transferred to the Attorney-General's Department. 23.3 full time equivalent employees, budget funding of $4.739m and the following assets and liabilities were transferred.

1. 2.

Oct 2009 July 2009

$,000 $,000

Cash 332 210

Total Assets 332 210

149

Payables 33 27

Employee Benefits Liability 299 323

Total Liabilities 332 350

Total net assets transferred 0 (140)

Net assets transferred by the department as a result of the administrative restructure were at the carrying amount. The net assets transferred

were treated as a distribution to the Government as owner.

34 After Balance Day Events

Effective 1 July 2010 the Bragg Initiative and the Royal Institution of Australia were transferred to the Department of Further

Education, Employment, Science and Technology from the Department of the Premier and Cabinet.

35 Remuneration of Board and Committee Members

Members that were entitled to receive remuneration during the 2009-10 financial year were:

Training and Skills Commission

Prof D Bradley AC (Chair)

P Wright

P Dowd

J Giles

Prof R Green

Prof R Harris

Dr M Keating AC

A Smith

P Vaughan

J Chapman (Deputy to P Vaughn)

I Curry (Deputy to J Giles)

150

Training Regulation Reference Group (previously Quality Reference Group)

A Smith (Chair)

I Curry

D Frith

G Peak

K Thiele

Adult Community Education Reference Group

P Wright (Chair)

K Daniel

P Ronan

S Schrapel

M Smith

Information Economy Advisory Board (Inactive since September 2009)*

Prof C Marlin (Chair)

Prof S Richardson

A Cannon

A Noble

T Whiting

M Duhne

*It is expected that the Information Economy Advisory Board will resume it's work in late 2010 with a new area of focus and revised membership

Premier's Science Research Council

Dr I Chessell (Co-Chair)

Prof B Brook

Dr I Gould

Dr W Harch

Prof C Marlin (Resigned September 2009)

Prof J Hopwood (Resigned December 2009)

Dr A Koltunow

Prof R Lewis

R McLeod

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Prof T Monro

D Mutton

Prof R Norman (Appointed January 2010)

Dr T Rainsford (Resigned December 2009)

Dr L Read

Dr A Rumbold (Appointed January 2010)

Audit and Risk Management Committee

I McLachlan

Higher Education Council

Prof M Barber

Prof P Hoj

Prof J McWha

Dr D Rathjen

T Zak

C Locher

E Raupach OAM

Arts Advisory Board

R Archer AO (Chair)

S Bowers

S Grieve

J Covernton

J Macdonnell

A Ford

G Cobham

R Clemente

K Gould

152

The number of members whose remuneration from the entity falls within the following bands is:

2010 2009

No. of members No. of

members

$1 - $9 999 13 38

$10 000 - $19 999 0 1

$20 000 - $29 999 0 2

$30,000 - $39,999 6 6

$40,000 - $49,999 1 1

$50,000 - $59,999 1 0

21 48

Remuneration of board members reflects all costs of performing board/committee member duties including sitting fees, superannuation

contributions, fringe benefits tax and any other salary sacrifice arrangements. The total remuneration received or receivable by members

was $0.3 million ($0.3 million).

Amounts paid to a superannuation plan for board/committee members was $18,689.

In accordance with the Department of Premier and Cabinet Circular No. 016, government employees did not receive any remuneration for

board/committee duties during the financial year.

Unless otherwise disclosed, transactions between members are on conditions no more favourable than those that it is reasonable to expect

the entity would have adopted if dealing with the related party at arm's length in the same circumstances.

36 Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents - cash at year end as per: $'000 $'000

Cash and cash equivalents disclosed in the Statement of Financial Position 85,981 77,788

Balance as per the Cash Flow Statement 85,981 77,788

153

Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Net Cost of

Providing Services

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 49,878 11,736

Depreciation (17,818) (19,772)

Loss on Sale of Assets (131) (957)

Asset Revaluation Decrement 0 209

Prior Period Adjustments 467 40

Restructure 140 0

(Increase) in Employee Benefits (218) (5,751)

(Decrease)/Increase in Receivables (2,900) 3,734

Increase in Inventories 37 12

(Increase)/Decrease in Payables 1,693 4,980

Decrease/(Increase) in Unearned Revenue 4,328 (3,419)

Decrease/(Increase) in Other Liabilities 5,626 (1,724)

(Increase)/Decrease in Provisions (627) 1,646

Revenues from Government (408,633) (290,246)

Payments to Government 9,923 13,250

Net Cost of Providing Services (358,235) (286,262)

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21a Reconciliations

Reconciliations of the carrying amount of each class of non-current assets at the beginning and end of the current financial year are set out below:

1 July 2009 Carrying amount Additions Disposals

Net revaluation Increment/

(decrement)

Other Movement

s Depreciation

30 June 2010 Carrying amount

$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000

2010

Land at fair value 154,715

1,075 0 0 0 0 155,790

Buildings and improvements 440,851 0 0 0

28,485 (13,283) 456,053

Plant & Equipment 15,405

2,569 (325) 0 0

(2,300) 15,349

Intangible Work in Progress 445

7,760 0 0 0 0 8,205

Construction work in progress 2,171

39,573 0 0 (28,485) 0 13,259

Libraries at valuation 12,583

589 0 0 0 (2,235) 10,937

Total 626,170 51,566 (325) 0 0 (17,818) 659,593

1 July 2008 Carrying amount Additions Disposals

Net revaluation Increment/

(decrement)

Other Movement

s Depreciation

30 June 2009 Carrying amount

$000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000 $000

2009

Land at fair value 58,738 0 0

95,896 81 0 154,715

Buildings and improvements 397,642 0 (280)

54,681

4,276

(15,468) 440,851

Plant & Equipment 15,234 2,045

(530) 0 778

(2,122) 15,405

Intangible Work in Progress 0

445 0 0 0 0 445

Construction work in progress 2,485 4,679 0 0

(4,993) 0 2,171

Libraries at valuation 14,080 685 0 0 0 (2,182) 12,583

Total 488,179 7,854 (810) 150,577 142 (19,772) 626,170

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37 Financial instruments

Table 37.1 Categorisation of financial instruments

Details of significant accounting policies and methods adopted including the criteria for recognition, the basis of measurement, and the basis on which income and expenses are recognised with respect to each class of financial asset, financial liability and equity instrument are disclosed in Note 2 Summary of significant Accounting Policies.

Category of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities

Statement of Financial Position line item Note

2010 Carrying amount $'000

2009 Carrying amount $'000

Financial Assets

Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents 18 85,981 77,788

Receivables Receivables 19 18,146 21,046

Held to maturity investments Investments 28 3,891 3,206

Financial Liabilities

Financial Liabilities at cost Payables 23 41,430 34,602

Other liabilities 26,27 8,346 18,300

Total Net Financial Assets at cost 58,242 49,138

All amounts recorded are carried at cost (not materially different from amortised cost) except for employee oncost which are determined via reference to the employee benefit liability to which they relate.

Credit Risk

Credit risk arises when there is the possibility of the department’s debtors defaulting on their contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the department. The department measures credit risk on a fair value basis and monitors risk on a regular basis.

The department has minimal concentration of credit risk. The department has policies and procedures in place to ensure that transactions occur with customers with appropriate credit history. The department does not engaged in high risk hedging for its financial assets.

Allowances for impairment of financial assets is calculated on past experience and current and expected changes in client credit rating. Currently the department does not hold any collateral as security to any of its financial assets. Other than receivables, there is no evidence to indicate that the financial assets are impaired. Refer to Note 19 for information on the allowance for impairment in relation to receivables.

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The following table discloses the ageing of financial assets, past due, including impaired assets past due. Table 37.2 Ageing analysis of financial assets

Past due by

Overdue for < 30 days

Overdue for 30 – 60 days

Overdue for > 60 days

Total

2010 $’000 $’000 $’000 $’000

Not impaired

Receivables 14,681 452 3,013 18,146

Other financial assets 0 0 0 0

Impaired

Receivables 0 0 0 0

Other financial assets 0 0 0 0

2009

Not impaired

Receivables 16,967 680 3,565 21,212

Other financial assets 0 0 0 0

Impaired

Receivables 0 0 0 0

Other financial assets 0 0 0 0

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The following table discloses the maturity analysis of financial assets and financial liabilities.

Table 37.3: Maturity analysis of financial assets and liabilities

Contractual Maturities

Carrying amount < 1 year 1-5 years > 5 years

($’000) ($’000) ($’000) ($’000)

2010

Financial assets Cash & cash equivalent 85,981 85,981 0 0 Receivables 18,146 17,898 248 0 Other financial assets 3,891 0 0 3,891

Total financial assets 108,018 103,879 248 3,891

Financial liabilities Payables 41,430 39,407 2,023 0 Other financial liabilities 8,346 8,346 0 0

Total financial liabilities 49,776 47,753 2,023 0

2009 Financial assets Cash & cash equivalent 77,788 77,788 0 0 Receivables 21,046 20,780 266 0 Other financial assets 3,206 0 0 3,206

Total financial assets 102,040 98,568 266 3,206

Financial liabilities Payables 34,602 32,577 2,025 0 Other financial liabilities 18,300 18,300 0 0

Total financial liabilities 52,902 50,877 2,025 0

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Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises where the department is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The Department is funded principally from appropriations from the South Australian Government. The Department works with the Department of Treasury and Finance to determine the cashflows associated with its Government approved program of work and to ensure funding is provided through SA Government budgetary processes to meet the expected cashflows. The Department settles undisputed accounts within 30 days from the date of the invoice or date the invoice is first received. In the event of a dispute, payment is made 30 days from resolution.

The Department's exposure to liquidity risk is insignificant based on past experience and current assessment of risk.

The carrying amount of financial liabilities recorded in Table 37.1 represents the department's maximum exposure to financial liabilities.

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38 Administered Items

Minister's Salary and

Allowances

NCVER Funding

2010 2009 2010 2009

ADMINISTERED EXPENSES $'000 $'000 $'000 $'000

Employee Benefits 266 300 0 0

Grants and Subsidies 0 0 0 2,036

Total ADMINISTERED EXPENSES 266 300 0 2,036

ADMINISTERED INCOME

Commonwealth Grants 0 0 0 2,036

Revenues from SA Government 266 300 0 0

Total ADMINISTERED INCOME 266 300 0 2,036

NET RESULT 0 0 0 0

CURRENT ASSETS

Cash 0 0 0 0

Receivables 0 0 0 0

Total CURRENT ASSETS 0 0 0 0

CURRENT LIABILITIES

Unearned Revenue 0 0 0 0

Other Liabilities 0 0 0 0

Total CURRENT LIABILITIES 0 0 0 0

Total ASSETS 0 0 0 0

EQUITY

Retained Earnings 0 0 0 0

Total EQUITY 0 0 0 0

Minister's Salary and Allowances - Minister's Salary and allowances represents the amount pursuant to Parliamentary Remuneration Act 1990.

NCVER funding - NCVER funding represents the receipt and disbursement of Commonwealth funding to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research Ltd.

From 2009-10, NCVER funding is no longer sent to the State Departments, but is instead sent directly to NCVER by the Commonwealth.

Australian Qualifications Framework Council - A review of the accounting treatment of the Australian Qualifications Framework Council during 2009-10 has

resulted in AQFC no longer being reported in the financial statements of the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology.

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Account Payment Performance Particulars Number of

Accounts Paid

Percentage of Accounts

Paid (by Number)

Value in $A of Accounts

Paid

% of Accounts Paid (by Value)

Paid by due date 11

72 386 90% 283 507 267

89%

Paid within 30 days or less from due date

3 745 5% 25 893 996

8%

Paid more than 30 days from due date

3 915 5% 8 973 865

3%

Contractual Arrangements The department entered into a contract with SunGard Pty Ltd in June 2009 for the supply and installation of a new Student Information System. The system will manage all aspects in relation to the administration of students within TAFE SA institutes including on-line enrolment, billing, issuing of parchments and maintenance of student records. The contract expires in 2019.

This contract provides access to a Student Information System that is compliant with State and Federal laws for the life of the contract and in its current form is state of the art for its time. Fraud As part of its risk management, the department has implemented processes for identifying and responding to the risks of fraud, including any specific risks of fraud that have been identified, or account balances, classes of transactions or disclosures for which a risk of fraud is likely to exist. The department has established an audit and risk review function through its Audit and Risk Management Committee. This is supported by the department’s Internal Audit and Risk Management Review Branch. The Internal Audit Program, which is reviewed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee and approved by the Chief Executive, addresses a number of potential risk areas including internal controls over revenue, information and asset security and expenditure activity. Complementing this work, the Director, Financial Asset and Procurement Services is responsible for ongoing internal reconciling controls over department revenue and expenditure and liaises with the Manager Internal Audit where abnormal variances are detected.

No instances of fraud were found within the department during the year.

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The due date is defined as per 11.2 of the Treasurer’s Instruction. Unless there is a discount or a written agreement between the public authority and the creditor, payment should be within thirty days of the date of the invoice or claim.

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Consultancy Expenditure Amount (excl GST) Number of consultancies

Below $10 000 $21 373 5

Between $10 000 and $50 000 $185,531 6

Above $50 000 Nil Nil

Total $206 904 11

Details of Consultancy expenditure over $10 000

CONSULTANT DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Adelaide Research and Innovation

Evaluation of the VET to Work: disability support and transition pilot.

National Institute of Labour Studies

Development of two policy papers which cover: 1. developing a clear position on the elements of a

tertiary education and training system that balances the needs and preferences of students with the future demands of the economy and the industry

2. examining ways in which the tertiary education and training system can better integrate to respond to the needs of clients.

National Centre for Vocational Education and Research Ltd

Development of a policy paper which includes identifying what improvements can be made in promoting pathways between elements of the education and training system.

Peter Noonan Consulting Pty Ltd Optimisation of TAFE outcomes.

SA Centre for Economic Studies

To provide an analysis and evaluation of the Supply of and Demand Situation for Information and Communications Technology Skills in the South Australian Economy (to end 2010).

The Allen Consulting Group Review of the assessment of the vocational education and training registration and audit process in South Australia.

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PROFILE OF

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITY

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PROFILE OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITY

Number of Vocational Education and Training Students In 2009, 121 900 students undertook vocational education and training in South Australia, a decrease of 2.7 per cent on the 2008 figure (of 125 300). This fall is due to the non-reporting by National Centre for Vocational Education Research of WEA data for South Australia in 2009. If 2009 WEA data was reported, then South Australia’s student number is estimated to be 127 800, an increase of 2.0%. Using the reported 2009 figure (of 121 900), by gender, 50.9 per cent (or 62 000 students) were male and 49.0 per cent (59 700) were female, with a further 0.1 per cent (200) not specifying their gender. Number of Delivered Vocational Education and Training Hours In 2009, South Australia delivered 28.0 million hours of vocational education and training activity, an increase of 11.5 per cent on the 2008 figure (of 25.1 million). Vocational Education and Training Students by Age group The figure below shows that the largest proportion of students undertaking vocational education and training in South Australia in 2009 were aged between 20 to 29 years, with 27.6 per cent (or 33 600) of total students, followed by those aged 19 years or under, with 24.7 per cent (or 30 000) and those aged between 30 to 39 years, with 16.8 per cent (or 20 500).

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VET Students by Age Groups, South Australia, 2009

Age 19 or under

24.7%

Age 40-49

15.6%

Age 50-59

9.8%

Age 30-39

16.8%

Age 20-29

27.6%

Age 60 or over

5.1%

Unknown

0.5%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

The largest share of male students were aged between 20 to 29 years, with 30.4 per cent (or 18 900) followed by those aged 19 years or under, with 26.7 per cent (or 16 600) and those aged between 30 to 39 years, with 16.5 per cent (or 10 300). The largest share of female students were aged 20 to 29 years, with 24.7 per cent (or 14 700) of total females, followed by those aged 19 years or under with 22.6 per cent (or 13 500) and those aged between 40 to 49 years with 17.8 per cent (or 10 600). Vocational Education and Training hours by Australian Qualifications Framework level The figure below shows the distribution of vocational education and training hours by the Australian Qualifications Framework level. The largest share of vocational education and training provision for 2009 was at the Certificate III level, which accounted for 32.9 per cent (or 9.2 million hours), followed by Diploma or higher with 20.0 per cent (or 5.6 million) and Certificate IV with 16.1 per cent (or 4.5 million).

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VET Hours Delivered by AQF Level, South Australia, 2009

Subject/Award only -

no qualification

8.8%

Other education

2.8%

Certificate IV

16.1%

Certificate III

32.9%

Certificate I

6.4%

Certificate II

13.0%

Diploma or higher

20.0%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

Field of Education The following figure shows the distribution of South Australia’s 2009 vocational education and training hours by field of education. Field of education defines the subject matter of an educational activity. The field of education with the largest share of hours was Management and commerce with 21.4 per cent (or 5.9 million), followed by Society and culture with 15.4 per cent (or 4.3 million) and Engineering and related technologies with 14.0 per cent (or 3.9 million).

VET Hours Delivered by Field of Education, South

Australia, 2009

Health

5.0%

Education

2.1%

Natural & physical

sciences

0.5%

Information

technology

2.0%

Engineering & related

technologies

14.0%

Architecture &

building

5.4%

Agriculture,

environmental &

related studies

4.6%

Management &

commerce

21.4%

Food, hospitality &

personal services

6.7%

Creative arts

4.2%

Society & culture

15.4%

Mixed field

programmes

10.0%

Subject/Aw ard only -

no qualif ication

8.8% Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

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Training Package Activity In 2009, training package activity in South Australia accounted for 75.3 per cent (or 21.1 million) of vocational education and training hour activity. In contrast, non-training package activity generated 24.7 per cent of vocational education and training hour (or 6.9 million) activity. Of the 70 training packages available in South Australia in 2009, 15 training packages alone accounted for nearly 80 per cent of training package hour activity (16.5 million hours). The Community Services training package had the largest share of training package hours with 17.6 per cent (or 3.7 million hours), followed by Tourism, Hospitality and Events with 9.8 per cent (or 2.1 million) and Business Services with 9.6 per cent (or 2.1 million). The table below shows the top fifteen training packages by hours delivered in 2009.

Top Fifteen Training Packages, Vocational Education and Training Delivered Hours - South Australia, 2009

Training Package Delivered

Hours (millions)

Per cent

(of all training packages)

Community Services

Tourism, Hospitality and Events

Business Services

Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework

Health

Retail Services

Information and Communications Technology

Automotive Industry Retail, Service and Repair

Metal and Engineering Industry

Financial Services

Rural Production

Training and Assessment

Electrotechnology Industry

Food Processing Industry

3.7

2.1

2.0

1.2

1.1

0.9

0.9

0.8

0.7

0.6

0.6

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.4

17.6%

9.8%

9.6%

5.8%

5.3%

4.2%

4.1%

3.8%

3.5%

2.8%

2.7%

2.4%

2.4%

2.2%

1.9%

Total (top fifteen training packages) 16.5 78.2%

Total (all training packages) 21.1 100.0%

Total (training and non-training package) 28.0 –

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and Training

Provider Collection 2009

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Vocational Education and Training students by country of birth The figure below shows that the largest proportion of students undertaking vocational education and training in South Australia in 2009 were born in Oceania and Antartica with 70 per cent (or 86 000) of total students, followed by those born in North-West Europe with 5 per cent (or 6300) and those born in Northeast Asia with 3 per cent (or 3300).

VET Students by Country of Birth, South Australia, 2009

Oceania and

Antarctica

70%

Northeast Asia

3%

Not known

12%

Sub-Saharan Africa

1%Americas

1%

North-West Europe

5%

Southern & Eastern

Europe

2%

Middle East & North

Africa

1%

Southeast Asia

3%

Southern & Central

Asia

2%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

Vocational Education and Training students by Disability Status The figure below shows that 6.2 per cent of South Australia’s vocational education and training students (or 7500) stated they had a disability in 2009. Of those, females with a disability comprised 50.2 per cent (or 3800) and males 49.8 per cent (or 3700).

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VET Students by Disability Status, South Australia, 2009

Not known

4.6%

Without a

disability

89.2%

With a disability

6.2%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

Vocational Education and Training students by Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander Status The following figure shows that 3.6 per cent (or 4400) of South Australia’s vocational education and training students identified themselves as Indigenous in 2009. Of these, 53.6 per cent (or 2400) were female, 46.2 per cent (or 2100) were male with a further 0.2% of students reporting their Indigenous status but not their gender.

VET Students by Indigenous Status, South Australia, 2009

Not known

14.9%

Not indigenous

81.4%

Indigenous

3.6%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

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Vocational Education and Training hours by Provider Type The figure below shows the distribution of training activity by hours. TAFE was the largest provider in 2009, with 72.7 per cent (or 20.4 million hours). Private providers accounted for 22.6 per cent (or 6.3 million), followed by Vocational Education and Training in School Agreements with 3.2 per cent (or 0.9 million) and Adult Community Education with 1.5 per cent (or 0.4 million).

VET Hours Delivered by Provider Type, South Australia,

2009

TAFE

72.7%

ACE

1.5%

VISA

3.2%

Private Providers

22.6%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

Vocational Education and Training hours by Funding Source The following figure shows that 84.3 per cent of total vocational education and training hours delivered (or 23.6 million) were funded by Commonwealth and State Government funding mechanisms in 2009 followed by Domestic fee for service students with 10.8 per cent (or 3.0 million) and International fee for service students with 4.9 per cent (or 1.4 million).

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VET Hours Delivered by Funding Source, South Australia,

2009

International fee

for service

1.9%

Domestic fee for

service

17.3%

Government

funding

80.8%

Source: National Centre for Vocational Education and Research (2010). National Vocational Education and

Training Provider Collection 2009

OTHER

REPORTING ITEMS

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OTHER REPORTING ITEMS

Employee’s Overseas travel

Departmental employees, including TAFE SA staff have undertaken overseas travel during the last financial year for the following purposes; officially representing the State Government via ministerial delegations, attending and presenting at conferences/seminars, undertaking quality assurance audits of ‘Transnational’ (Off-shore licensed and delivered TAFE SA courses), conducting commercial promotion of departmental programs and undertaking marketing and recruitment to attract full fee paying fee overseas students.

The total cost of overseas travel for departmental employees during 2010 was $481 292 with 49 staff travelling to:

BizGate Annual Overseas Travel Report

Date From 01 July 2009 to 1 July 2010

Destination/s

Employees Costs to department

Involved ($)

China 9 $ 117 721

East Timor 2 $ -

Hong Kong 6 $ 50 336

India 1 $ 12 686

Indonesia 2 $ 6 673

Japan 1 $ 2 987

Korea 1 $ 6 925

Macau 2 $ 13 703

Malaysia 3 $ 41 276

New Zealand 7 $ 42 077

Philippines 2 $ 33 643

Singapore 2 $ 41 703

South Africa 1 $ 4 184

South Korea 1 $ 9 674

Sri Lanka 1 $ 2 920

Taiwan 1 $ 20 089

Thailand 1 $ 3 611

Vietnam 6 $ 71 084

SUB-TOTAL 49 $ 481 292

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The department, including TAFE SA generated $21.35 million dollars of revenue in 2009-10 from its international travel as it received $13.5 million of overseas student full fee paying revenue, plus an additional $7.2 million derived from fees from the strategic partnerships with Le Cordon Bleu and the International College of Hotel Management. An additional $450 000 was generated from ‘Transnational’ or Off-shore licensed and delivered TAFE SA courses in countries such as China, India, Vietnam and Indonesia. This does not include the economic multiplier to the state that factors in the additional spend of overseas students and their visiting friends and family. Aboriginal Reconciliation Statement Report The department works closely with Reconciliation SA and State Government agencies to achieve the Government’s commitment to Reconciliation. The department’s commitment was symbolised by its staff and a Kaurna Elder placing their hand print on canvas during Reconciliation Week 2010, as a symbolic gesture of an intention towards a collaborative journey to unite in the true spirit of Reconciliation. The canvas is displayed in the main reception on Level 4, 11 Waymouth Street. The department has committed to working collaboratively with Aboriginal Communities to develop an updated Reconciliation Statement for the department which is due to be released in Reconciliation Week 2011. A Reconciliation Action Group was established to promote, investigate and implement appropriate activities based on building a culturally inclusive environment which will promote decision making that is inclusive of Aboriginal people and to monitor the activities in the Reconciliation Action Plan. The Reconciliation Action Group is complimented by an Aboriginal Reference Group The department has an Aboriginal Employment Strategy 2010-2015 – Building a Culturally Inclusive Workforce which aims to increase the participation of Aboriginal people in the department’s workforce. The strategy has six key focus areas: Recruitment and selection Retention and career pathways Raising staff awareness, respect and support Leadership development Recognition of success Reporting and governance In 2010, the department released an Aboriginal Reconciliation Action Plan. The plan aims to observe the cultural protocols and promote cultural awareness within the department. It focuses on three distinct areas: Relationships - engaging in an appropriate way with Aboriginal people enables

improved outcomes on issues affecting Aboriginal people

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Respect - recognising the special contribution of Aboriginal people to Australia enables the department to achieve more culturally inclusive outcomes

Opportunities - creating employment opportunities for Aboriginal people within the department contributing to Aboriginal equality.

Reporting Against the Carers Recognition Act The department has an equity and diversity webpage on the intranet which has the Carer's Charter, Carer's recognition Act, and South Australia’s carer's policy to ensure all employees have an awareness and understanding of this information and communication is provided to carers who are employees which will assist them to make choices in relation to employment arrangements. Disability Action Plans TAFE SA online disability plans were introduced for students with disabilities, providing consistent support and processes across the state. Other key actions in this area include professional development for staff, software upgrades for programs specifically supporting students with disabilities and the introduction of an accurate tracking system of students with disabilities. The department allocates funding to address the priority infrastructure areas idenitfied through structured review of its multiple facilities. $100 000 was spent to address high priority issues in 2009-10 and $70 000 has been allocated for 2010-11. During 2009, the department also obtained funding from the Commonwealth Government under Teaching and Learning Capital Fund, which was partially used to address disability related issues during 2009-10. Works undertaken on the Adelaide, Mt Gambier, Noarlunga, Regency, Tea Tree Gully and Whyalla TAFE sites addressed a number of pre-existing issues, the value of which was estimated to be in excess of $800,000, a significant portion of this being attributed to the new lift and link walkway at Whyalla campus. The department continues to ensure that any new facility upgrades are Disability Discrimination Act compliant. Whistleblower Protection Act The department received three whistleblower related allegations during the year. As part of its procedures these were referred to the South Australian Police Anti-Corruption Branch for advice. The allegations were subsequently investigated by the Government Investigations Unit and/or the department as appropriate. Corrective action has been taken on one allegation. The two other allegations have not been verified.

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Freedom of Information – information statements and statistical reporting The Freedom of Information Act 1991 confers on each member of the public a legally enforceable right to be given access to documents held by the government, subject only to such restrictions as are reasonably necessary for the proper administration of the government. It also enables members of the public to apply for the amendment of records concerning their personal affairs if the records are incomplete, incorrect, misleading or out of date.

The structure and functions of the department are described elsewhere in this report. These functions affect the public through the direct delivery of the education, training, employment and youth-related services, as well as through the purchase of such services from private and community providers, the accreditation of training courses, the registration of training providers, the investigation of complaints about training organisations and accredited courses, the management of contracts of training, facilitation and development of the skills in the state, the encouragement of science, technology and innovation based industries, and the uptake and usage in the community of online technologies and other ways of enhancing the economy of South Australia. The public can participate in the department’s policy development in a number of ways. These include membership of TAFE councils and other boards and committees as well as responding to calls for public consultation on particular issues.

The department holds correspondence and administrative records including: personnel records accounts records payroll records supply records facilities management records students’ records in TAFE institutes student services records records relating to accredited training courses complaints made about registered training providers and contracts of training contracts records relating to grants of funding surveys and statistics. Records are held in a variety of media including paper, microfiche and electronic formats. Information and explanatory documents about courses, contracts of training, course accreditation and training organisation registration, youth services, science, innovation and information economy are available free of charge from the following websites.

TAFE: http://www.tafe.sa.edu.au/

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Skills SA: http://www.skills.sa.gov.au/ Information on accreditation / registration and contracts of training: http://www.training.sa.gov.au/ Higher Education accreditation: http://www.aqf.edu.au/ Adult Community Education Grants: http://www.training.sa.gov.au/OVETstudents/pages/default/fundace/ User Choice Policy located under the User Choice submenu: http://www.training.sa.gov.au/OVETorgs/ Training and Skills Commission guidelines: http://www.employment.sa.gov.au/employ/ Science, Innovation and Information Economy information: http://www.innovation.sa.gov.au/ General DFEEST website: http://www.dfeest.sa.gov.au/dfeest/ Hard copies of documents are available from: Freedom of Information Officer Legislation and Delegations Unit Department of Further Education, Employment Science and Technology GPO Box 320 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Telephone enquiries can be made on (08) 8226 3276. Public access to documents: Application under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 must be made in writing, specifying that they are made under the Freedom of Information Act 1991, include an address in Australia to which correspondence may be sent, be accompanied by either the prescribed application fee or proof of financial hardship, and should be addressed to: Freedom of Information and Copyright Officer Legislation and Delegations Unit Department of Further Education, Employment Science and Technology GPO Box 320 ADELAIDE SA 5001 Telephone enquiries can be made on (08) 8226 3276.

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Access requests in 2010 During the 2010 calendar year, the department received and processed 26 applications under the Freedom of Information Act 1991. Policy documents

Departmental policy documents are available via the internet at:

http://www.saworks.sa.gov.au/

Asbestos Management in Government Buildings

Management of asbestos is a health risk management issue and requires a professional risk management process.

Annual Asbestos Management Report 2009 – 10

Category12 Number of sites13 Category description14

Interpretation15

One of more item(s) at these sites

At start of year

At end of year

1 0 0 Remove Should be removed promptly

2 9 9 Remove as soon as practicable

Should be scheduled for removal at a practicable time

3 8 8 Use care during maintenance

May need removal during maintenance works

4 15 13 Monitor condition Has asbestos present. Inspect

according to legislation and policy

5 2 3

No asbestos indentified / identified asbestos as been removed

(All asbestos identified as per Occupational Health Safety and Welfare 4.2.10(1) has been removed)

6 24 25 Further information required

(These items not yet categorised)

12

Category: the site performance score, determined by the lowest item performance score at each site. 13

Number of Sites in Category: a count of how many sites have the corresponding site performance score, with separate counts done at the start , and the end of each year 14

Category Description: Indicates the recommended action corresponding to the lowest item performance score (recorded in the asbestos register by a competent person, as per Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Regulations (SA) 1955, 4.2010). 15

Interpretation: A brief real world example of what each category implies for a site.

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In the previous four years, the department has removed from its sites the following:

2006 - 07 – 1400m2 and 116 items 2007 – 08 – 1065m2 2008 – 09 – 1092m2 2009 – 10 - 2177m2 and 3 items Urban Design Charter Urban design is integrated with our core systems and procedures. Consultants, contractor tenders and major contracts are managed on behalf of the department by the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure. The department has supported the Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure in the preparation of policies, including the impact of the department’s presence in the local community, with a view to integrating with the urban fabric so that a positive contribution is made. To initiate the engagement of consultants to undertake design work, the department collaborates with the Department of Transport Energy and Infrastructure to define and/or request specific urban design principles associated with the project or request their investigation, including: Ecologically Sustainable Development initiatives to be considered specific site issues such as cultural, political and heritage issues corporate parameters (relevant policies, standards and guidelines) specific consultant services required (for example tree audits, traffic management

surveys, disability access, and Indigenous/cultural issues). The department interacts and communicates with the community through the institutes and campuses. With respect to major projects, the department works closely with the Department of Transport, Energy and Infrastructure to help ensure exposure to a wide range of community views and scrutiny. The current construction of the new Victor Harbor TAFE SA campus demonstrates the department’s commitment to this whole-of-government policy, in collaborating with the local community to provide a positive contribution at Victor Harbor. This new TAFE SA campus will be operational in early 2011. Sustainability Reporting Sustainability reporting is aligned to the department’s Strategic Plan 2010- 2014 as noted in section 6.4 of this report. The following information covers the department’s environmental performance and covers the financial year 2009 – 2010. Energy Efficiency Action Plan Report 2009- 2010 This information relates to the department’s Strategic Plan Objective 6.4 which identifies that the department is an exemplar agency in energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices. This objective is to increase energy efficiency

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by 25% by 2014/ 15 from a base year of 2000/ 01 in accordance with South Australia’s Strategic Plan, Objective 3, Attaining Sustainability, Target 3.13.

Year being reported

Energy Use (GJ)16

GHG Emissions (t/CO2e)17

$ (ex GST) Business Measure18 MJ/m2

2009-10 177 337 29 860 5 700 472 405

2008-09 162 308 29 091 5 861 345 370

Energy Consumption Targets

Base year 2000-200119

156 222 49 878 4 419 137 376

Target for 2009-10

132 789 42 396 - 311

Target for 2014-15

122 524 38 584 - 282

Corporate

2009-10 2 353 548 116 523 224

2008-09 2 412 562 124 949 230

TAFE SA Adelaide North

2009-10 93 697 14 934 2 686 546 505

2008-09 77 970 13,876 2 860 804 418

TAFE SA Adelaide South

2009-10 53 486 9 251 1 757 814 384

2008- 09 53 980 9 405 1 727 356 387

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Energy use is expressed in gigajoules (GJ) and is the sum of all fuel types used in our facilities (electricity, natural and bottles gas) for that period. 17

Greenhouse Gas Emissions is expressed in tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent, which is a combination of six recognised greenhouse gases; (Carbon Dioxide CO

2, Methane CH4, Nitrous Oxide N2O, Hydro-fluorocarbons,

HFCs, Per-fluorocarbons PFCs and Sulphur Hexafluoride SF6). 18

The key performance indicator for energy efficiency is energy intensity; the amount of energy consumed per unit of a given business measure. The department uses the net size of all of our facilities in m2. This is a common measure used across many agencies. 19

It is acknowledged that portfolio structures change over time. Therefore the portfolio baseline will represent the structure of the portfolio in the given reporting period.

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TAFE SA Regional

2009-10 27 946 5 127 1 139 589 272

2008-09 53 980 5 248 1 148 236 274

Disclaimer.

The greenhouse gas emissions coefficient is dependent upon a number of factors, most importantly, the mix of primary fuels used to generate electricity that is supplied in South Australia. Decisions about the mix of fuels are made as a function of the National Electricity Market and are therefore beyond the control of the department.

The department has endeavoured to provide the most accurate information from all possible sources available to it and any unintentional inconsistencies are beyond the department’s control.

Overall achievements The department’s results in relation to energy efficiency are below target, largely due to aging TAFE facilities. There has been a net increase in energy use of 8.5% across the department. The department has participated in activities to increase staff awareness of our impacts on the environment. Earth Hour 2010, March 2010

A review of the building management systems across the department to maximise energy efficiencies was conducted and staff encouraged to acknowledge our impacts on the environment as part of the departments’ participation in Earth Hour 2010.

Ecomapping

In collaboration with the Environmental Protection Authority, South Australia departmental staff participated in Ecomapping exercises; making a map of their workplace highlighting their environmental situation. From this map, staff begin the process of altering practises to improve their environmental situation. The department has implemented a ‘virtual’ network to reduce our energy consumption. It is estimated that a savings of 90.6 tonnes of CO2 will be saved over five years.

E- Payslips

The department’s payslips went electronic, reducing our carbon emissions by approximately four tonnes per year and saving 650kg of paper.

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Corporate departmental achievements The department’s occupation in the five star green star City Central (11 Waymouth St) consumed 2.4% less energy compared to the previous reporting period. TAFE SA achievements Various lighting and/or air conditioning upgrades have been implemented across the TAFE SA Institutes. Upgrades to more efficient LED and T5 fluorescent lighting and/ or the installation of new technology air conditioning systems have been implemented at Adelaide, Mt Barker, Mt Gambier, Regency, Tea Tree Gully TAFE campuses. In addition Berri and Noarlunga TAFE campuses have also installed solar panel power generation systems that provide power for each site and feed back into the grid. These systems assist in demonstrating to students how these technologies operate. Energy audits were conducted at Port Lincoln, Port Pirie and Tea Tree Gully TAFE campuses to identify additional initiatives to reduce our energy consumption. Initiatives planned for 2010-11 The recently launched Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan 2010–2012 will progressively be implemented to achieve energy efficiencies in all departmental facilities, in particular TAFE SA campuses. A lighting upgrade at Gawler TAFE campus with estimated savings of 20% in energy consumption will be implemented. The new Victor Harbor TAFE campus, a $9.4 million campus is currently under construction and will include a 20 kW solar power generation system, energy efficient lighting and a building management system to ensure efficient use of energy. 6 water tanks totalling 210,000 litres will provide water supply to native gardens and toilets. The announcement of the new $125 million Sustainable Industries Education Centre to be built at the former Mitsubishi site, Tonsley (once operational in 2014) will replace 3 ageing and inefficient TAFE campuses. The new centre will become the central point for building and construction training in South Australia and promoting sustainable building techniques. DFEEST Water efficiency 2009-10 This information relates to Objective 6.4; the department is an exemplar agency in energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices. Our objective is to reduce our water consumption by 10% by 2014/ 15 from a base year of 2002 / 03. This goal contributes to South Australia’s Strategic Plan target T3.9; Sustainable Water Supply.

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DFEEST Total Water Consumption 2009-10

Year being reported

Water consumption (Kilolitres = 1 KL = 1,000

litres)

Expenditure $

2009-10 175 041 987 949

2008-09 184 513 839 540

Base year 2002-03 271 501 829 426

Departmental Target for year being reported

253 057

Departmental Target for year 2013-14

235 357

Corporate Department

2009-10 Corporate department sites are tenancies that

does not supply water data

TAFE SA Adelaide North

2009-10 107 315 458 420

2008-09 102 919 324 685

TAFE SA Adelaide South

2009-10 42 075 312 122

2008-09 47 685 303 906

TAFE SA Regional

2009-10 25 831 217 406

2008-09 33 909 210 949

Disclaimer: - SA Water includes property values, sewerage and water supply charges, River Murray levies which all influence the total utility price of water.

The following graph illustrates our yearly water consumption from the base year of 2002-03 to 2009-10.

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DFEEST Total Water Consumption Kilolitres (1 KL = 1,000 litres) by Financial Year

2002 - 03, 271,501

2003 - 04, 239,052

2004 - 05, 235,693

2005 - 06, 253,001

2006 - 07, 206,542

2007 - 08, 165,642

2008 - 09, 184,513

2009 - 10, 175,041

The department’s water conservation measures for 2009-10 have been outstanding, surpassing the target for this period by 30.8%. The department consumed 5.1% less water than the previous period; however water related costs increased by 15%. Corporate departmental achievements Water consumption data is unavailable for our corporate facilities. The largest corporate facility is at City Central, a five star Green Star facility that encompasses water saving initiatives such as low flow tap wear, dual flush toilet cisterns and waterless urinals. TAFE SA achievements Extensive use of native vegetation replacing water intensive lawn areas throughout the TAFE campuses has been instrumental in achieving these results. New water saving equipment have been installed in toilets (dual flush cisterns and waterless urinals) and other wet areas such as kitchens (low flow tap wear) all contributed to the reduction in water usage. Focusing on influencing staff and student behaviours in our campuses is an active approach to reducing water consumption, and also prepares our students for a sustainable workforce.

Initiatives for 2010-11

An ongoing focus to reducing our water consumption will continue on our campus grounds through more planting of native vegetation, mulching and the fitting low flow tap wear and toilet furniture. Investigations to participate in stormwater harvesting and water reuse such as the Barker Inlet Stormwater Reuse Scheme as an alternative supply for watering our grounds and supplying water to flush toilets.

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The department will continue to focus on incorporating sustainability initiatives in any new developments to ensure our impacts on the environment are minimised now and in the future. Long Term Vehicle Fleet 2009-10 This information relates to Goal 6; Skills and Technology for the state’s environmental sustainability, Objective 6.4; the department is an exemplar agency in energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices. The objectives are; Alternate fuelled vehicles at 60% of the total fleet by 2010, 5% of the fleet to be 4 cylinder vehicles by 2010, and offset our vehicle emissions through Greenfleet Australia. This goal contributes to South Australia’s Strategic Plan, Objective 3; Attaining Sustainability, Target T3.5; Greenhouse gas emissions.

Departmental long term vehicle fleet 2009-10

Financial Year Being Reported:

Number of

Vehicles

Fuel Usage (Litres)

Fuel Expenditure

($)

Emissions (t/CO2)

Kilometres travelled

(estimated)

2009-10 217 467 156 463 235 1 100 4 110 103

2008-09 237 529 540 561 829 1 143 4 593 933

Base year 2000-01 147 656 111 494 185 1 539 N/A

Note: the total department’s vehicle fleet data is supplied by Fleet SA.

Disclaimer; The greenhouse gas emissions (CO²) can vary year to year due to the changes in the CO² co-

efficient, which is determined yearly by the federal government, are therefore beyond the control of the department.

Overall achievements 2009-10 The department’s long term fleet continues to become more efficient with an 8.4% decrease in overall numbers of vehicles. 11.7% less fuel was consumed at a 17.5% reduction in fuel cost and travelled 10.5% less and produce 3.8% less carbon emissions than in 2008-09. 55% of the fleet are low emission vehicles which include LPG, dual fuel, high efficiency diesel and four cylinder vehicles. The department’s four cylinder vehicles comprise 15.2% of the fleet exceeding the target for 2010 by 5.2%. The department’s vehicle carbon emissions are offset through collaboration with Greenfleet Australia by planting 4103 trees at a cost per vehicle per year of $68.41. This will bring the total trees planted to over 13 700 trees as a public commitment to offsetting our vehicles carbon emissions. The department continues to be the only government department that fully offsets our long term vehicle’s carbon emissions.

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The fleet booking system has been successfully introduced throughout the department maximising the use of fleet and contributing to the reduction of the overall number of vehicles in the fleet. Initiatives for 2010-11 Refining of the fleet booking system continues to realise the maximise use of the vehicle fleet. We will continue to offset our fleet’s carbon emissions with our relationship with Greenfleet Australia. The department will focus on using more fuel efficient vehicles replacing (where applicable) fuel intensive vehicles. Waste Management 2009-10 This information relates to Objective 6.4; the department is an exemplar agency in energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable practices. Our objective is to reduce our waste going to landfill by 25% by 2014. This DFEEST Strategic goal contributes to the South Australia’s Strategic Plan Target T3.8; Reduce waste to landfill by 25% by 2014. Corporate departmental achievements Tenancy in City Central, a five star Green Star building has the majority of its waste diverted from landfill. Waste streams are loosely modelled on residential waste management principles. Approximately 17% of our waste goes to landfill. The remainder is split into recycling (paper, cardboard, glass, metals, plastics) our deposit bottles and cans are sent as part of our tenancy agreement to charities. Organic waste (approximately 11%) is reprocessed into garden mulches and soils. TAFE SA achievements An extensive waste profile was conducted throughout the department to determine how the department manages its waste. From this audit, 97% of sites undertook some form of recycling or diversion from landfill. The most extensive recycling occurs at our metropolitan and near metropolitan sites where the waste management service providers are most active. From these sites 18% of our waste was diverted from landfill. Each TAFE Institute has implemented recycling programs to increase the diversion of waste going to landfill. Zero Waste SA has collaborated with TAFE SA to implement some of these initiatives. Waste diverted from 19 TAFE campuses totalled 4,990 cubic metres throughout calendar year 2009. Organic waste recycling was a focus where this waste is converted into garden mulches and soils. Approximately 90% of obsolete Information and Communications Technology equipment is reused via the Computer Recycling Scheme which refurbishes this equipment for use in public and private schools.

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Multi function devices (print, scan, copy) are progressively replacing print only devices to reduce the number of these devices throughout TAFE SA, and are recycled through the Ricoh Green Partnership scheme in eliminating e-waste going to landfill. Toners are recycled through schemes such as the Cartridge Rescue to reuse these cartridges before being recycled. Mobile phones are recycled through the ‘Mobile Muster’ program managed by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association and the Aussie Recycling Program. Construction waste at Adelaide TAFE totalling 287 tonnes (bricks, steel and general waste) was diverted from landfill. Donation of excess furniture, crockery and utensils to Bowden Brompton House and public schools were implemented in 2009-10. Initiatives for 2010-11 Each TAFE institute will work at increasing their waste diversion from landfill through the introduction of separate waste stream collection systems in their respective campuses. These streams are predominantly focused on organic, paper, cardboard, metal, glass and plastic recycling. A new waste management contract is being developed for TAFE SA with a focus on diverting waste from landfill and detailed reporting to begin quantifying our performance. Areas of focus are organic, paper, cardboard, glass, metal and plastic recycling. Greening of Government Operations Framework Please refer to the ‘Sustainability Reporting’ section of the report.

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