Actions DFA No.* Output/brief description Outcome Who (lead) Key dates / milestones Comments Promote TasTAFE’s obligations the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (including the Disability Standards for Education 2005) and the specific needs of students and staff experiencing disability Staff and students are aware of TasTAFE’s obligations through information being available on the website, written information and during course information sessions Executive Director Students and Education, Manager Employee Relations End 2019 TasTAFE public website will be rebuilt to improve accessibility and compliance with WCAG Website passes accessibility audit and user testing Executive Director Business Growth and Projects, Senior Consultant Digital Marketing End 2019 and ongoing There is a 2 phase project underway to rebuild the TasTAFE public website. There will be baseline reporting re accessibility as evidence for improvement as the project progresses Build stronger connections with schools and colleges to better support students at point of transitioning to TasTAFE To create clear pathways for students. Adjustments required for transitioning students are identified prior to Division Managers, Manager Student Support End 2019 Current relationships will be further developed.
Student and staff complaints and grievance process. Workplace adjustment process. We will continue to: Update, monitor and improve policies and procedures. Monitor selection processes. Provide professional development to all staff to build skills in supporting students experiencing disability. Emerging issues: Staff induction needs to include specific awareness of disability for both staff and students and the supports available. Actions DFA No.* Output/brief description Outcome Who (lead) Key dates / milestones Comments Staff induction process will include disability awareness information. Staff will be required to undertake an annual refresher. Increased awareness and connection of staff to our organisational responsibilities Manager People and Culture 2019 Staff induction processes are currently under review.
Promotion of whole of government disability awareness e-module for all staff, existing and new Increased awareness and connection of staff to our organisational responsibilities Manager People and Culture 2018 and ongoing This is a whole of government initiative Website and intranet to contain information regarding our obligations under Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Disability Standards for Education 2005 Accessible information to staff and the public Senior Consultant Digital Marketing, Executive Director Business Growth and Projects 2019 Website renewal project is underway Outcome area 3: Economic security [The DAP should include: Relevant actions from Accessible Island (refer to Accessible Island Master List) How the Agency will address the recommendations made in the 2017 PDAC report] Where we are: We already:
Ensure staff on selection panels are familiar with TasTAFE's obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act (1992) Equitable recruitment Manager Employee Relations 2018 All documentation relating to selection will contain information outlining responsibilities Ensure Employee Starter Pack documentation is accessible Increased accessibility for all staff Manager Employee Relations 2019 Implement the Tasmanian State Service ‘Diversity and Inclusion Policy and Framework 2017 – 2020’ and develop a specific plan Supporting greater diversity in TasTAFE workforce Manager Employee Relations 2019-2020 Plan will be a living document that will be monitored and updated with stakeholder input Provide and promote appropriate training for managers of employees with a disability (specified training). Increased awareness Manager People and Culture Ongoing While this is currently available it may not be widely promoted Roll out the Workplace Adjustment Policy Increased awareness of possibilities through policy and procedure Manager Employee Relations 2019 This will encompass flexible work which currently has no policy and procedure DFA No.* Output/brief description Outcome Who (lead) Key dates / milestones Comments Ensure all staff undertake the disability awareness training provided by the e-module Increased awareness Manager People and Culture Ongoing Some measures need to be implemented to determine the
Emerging issues: Suitability and selection for course entry are inconsistent and not always accessible. Staff induction requires disability awareness/training and road map of where to find assistance. Instructional design training for teachers and including inclusive design for online accessibility required for teaching staff. All of staff training required in accessibility of all documents, training resources and website. Actions DFA No.* Output/brief description Outcome Who (lead) Key dates / milestones Comments Ensure that pre enrolment processes provide timely opportunities for prospective students to request reasonable adjustment for selection and enrolment procedures. Ensure processes are inclusive and do not present barriers to people experiencing disability Increased opportunities for prospective student to request adjustments for disability relevant to information and selection processes and therefore applicants to be selected into appropriate courses Division Managers, Chief Client and Digital Officer End 2018 Project currently underway to determine best practice in selection processes Provide teachers with Capability development in inclusive teaching practices which will lead to learning and Create a teaching and assessment environment that encourages retention and completion of all students Executive Director Students and Education, Ongoing Ongoing PD for all staff, capability building for teaching staff