Literacy and numeracy South Regional TAFE is committed to supporting the literacy and numeracy needs of students to ensure they are able to: Increase overall completion rates Work safely and effectively within chosen industry areas Become positive role models for the community and future students. In 2016, the college continued supporting the management of language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) across all campuses and introduced a more effective online indicator and screening tool. During this time, a wide range of vocational staff were trained to underpin this initiative to increase our support base and ensure that students were receiving industry specific LLN support. Over several years of standardised testing and LLN in-class support, the student retention and completion rates have increased in both Industry Based Training (IBT) and Employment Based Training (EBT) areas. In 2016, South Regional TAFE achieved a standardised literacy and numeracy support program across all campuses and will continue to build on this program into 2017. Reports Directorate reports Corporate Services Role and function The corporate services functions which support the college’s operations are delivered by the Directorate of Corporate Services. This directorate provides the financial, human resources, information technology, infrastructure and facilities management functions of the college. Major achievements All outcomes have been achieved for the directorate with the following representing the major achievements for each business unit. Finance All financial targets were achieved during the year. A major upgrade of the general ledger software program was introduced without any significant incidents. Facilities, capital works and minor works The Learning Resource Centre at the Albany campus received a major upgrade at a cost of $1.25 million. This facility was officially opened in March. The campus in Mount Barker was relocated at a cost of $250,000. The Albany campus received upgrades for asbestos removal and general maintenance work to buildings and surrounds. Also at the Albany campus, infrastructure for earthmoving training was introduced, and planning began on upgrades to the hairdressing and beauty salons, which were completed for Semester 2. Information and communication technology The upgrading of ICT systems continued with projects including the introduction of ‘single sign-on’ credentials across a of software systems, the upgrading of system security and enhanced student access to ICT facilities.
Follow safe manual handling practices Health Department pesticide spraying courses. Healthy eating and nutrition for fitness and sport industry Traineeships and apprenticeships The portfolio maintained trainee numbers and completions across all industry Eleven Sports Education and Development Australia (SEDA) trainees completed the Certificate II in and Recreation under a partnership arrangement. Other notable programs or achievements South Regional TAFE continues to be a supporter of the South West Science Council. The college’s representative Jenni Cornish was appointed a board member following the incorporation of the SWSC. Several conferences were held in the year, and applied science and land management students and lecturing staff attended. IT students undertook a practical project to design the website and logo for the not-for-profit group. Planned activities for 2017 Extensive consultation was undertaken across industry on employers’ requirements for future workers and on unit selection. This feedback was incorporated into choice of units for the footprints and the 2017 implementation of new qualifications in the Community Services training packages in Certificate IV in Ageing Support and Certificate IV in Mental Health. Industry reference group feedback has also been vital for the new (equivalent qualifications) laboratory science qualifications, and the planned introduction of sport and fitness training packages including the addition of Certificate IV in Sports Development, Diploma of Nursing and all horticulture, landscaping, parks and gardens and land management qualifications by mid-2017. Industry continues to support the delivery of the Certificate III in Pathology Collection. Preliminary planning has been completed for the mid-year introduction of the new course. The portfolio will strengthen partnerships with aged care, home and community and disability sectors in 2017 as they implement the new NDIS and person-centred funding models. Recruitment has been completed to provide additional lecturing capacity within this team to meet the demand for training. Business – Bunbury Overview The Business portfolio provides training and workforce development in the following areas: Business management Hospitality Business administration Tourism Finance Visual arts and design Computer studies Fashion technologies Training and assessment Hairdressing Retail Beauty therapy. Commercial cookery Strong associations with industry reference groups contribute to ensuring the delivery of quality training to meet industry requirements and to arm the workforce with relevant skills and knowledge.
Note 11 2016 Fee for Service $'000 Fee for service - general 649 Fee for service – Department of Training and Workforce Development 57 Fee for service – Government than Department of Training and Workforce Development) 151 International division fees 819 Fee for service - other 49 1,725 Note 12 2016 Student Fees and Charges $'000 Tuition fees 4,235 Resource fees 1,220 Other college fees 37 Student Fees - RPL fees 333 Student incidental fees 6 5,831 Note 13 2016 Ancillary Trading $'000 Live works (not a trading activity) 220 Other ancillary revenue 83 Total 303 Note 14 2016 Trading Profit / (Loss) $'000 Sales 21 Cost of sales: Opening inventory (39) Purchases (30) (69) Closing inventory 44 Cost of goods sold 25 Trading Profit / (Loss) - Bookshop (4) See note 2 (m) ‘Inventories’ and note 21 ‘Inventories’. Note 15 2016 Commonwealth Grants and Contributions $'000 Commonwealth specific purpose grants and contributions (a) 303 303 Grants and traineeship incentive payments received. Note 16 2016 Interest Revenue $'000 Interest Revenue 247 247 Note 17 2016 Other Revenue $'000 Rental and facilities fees 436 Sponsorship and donations revenue 11 Insurance recovery 149 Contributions towards events and functions 10 Contributions towards vehicles operating costs 10 Income received from Education & Participation Scheme 28
Note 38 Remuneration of members of the accountable authority and senior officers Remuneration of Members of the accountable authority The number of members of the accountable authority whose total fees, salaries, superannuation, non-monetary benefits and other benefits for the financial year fall within the following bands are: 2016 Remuneration Band ($) $0 - $10,000 7 $10,001 - $20,000 1 $180,001 - $190,000 1 $'000 Base remuneration and superannuation 202 Annual and long service leave accruals 16 Other benefits 5 Total remuneration of the members of the accountable authority is: 223 Remuneration of senior officers The number of senior officers other than senior officers reported as members of the accountable authority, whose total fees, salaries, superannuation, non-monetary benefits and other benefits for the financial year fall within the following bands are: Remuneration Band ($) 2016 $120,001 - $130,000 3 $130,001 - $140,000 1 $'000 Base remuneration and superannuation 459 Annual leave and long service leave accruals 33 Other benefits 14 The total remuneration of senior officers 506 Note 38 (continued) No Senior Officers are members of the Pension Scheme. Total remuneration includes the superannuation expense incurred by the accountable authority in respect of senior officers other than senior officers reported as members of the College. Note 39 Remuneration of auditor Remuneration payable to the Auditor General in respect to the audit for the current financial year is as follows: 2016 $'000 Auditing the accounts, financial statements and key performance indicators. 148 Note 40 Related bodies The College has no related bodies. Note 41 Affiliated bodies The College has no affiliated bodies. Note 42 Supplementary financial Info 2016 $'000 Write-Offs Bad debts written off by the Governing Council during the financial year 65 65
Skilling Australia’s Workforce Act 2005 Spam Act 2003 Trade Marks Act 1995 VET Student Loans Act 2016 Higher Education Support Act 2003. Unauthorised use of credit The number of instances the Western Australian Government Purchasing Card has been used for a personal purpose; 6 The aggregate amount of personal use expenditure for the reporting period; $184 The aggregate amount of personal use expenditure settled by the due date; $148 The aggregate amount of personal use expenditure settled after the period required by paragraph (c); $36 The aggregate amount of personal use expenditure outstanding at the end of the reporting period; and $36 The number of referrals for disciplinary action instigated by the notifiable authority during the reporting period. Nil Government policy requirements (GBT policy) South Regional TAFE has not entered into any building and construction or maintenance contracts that fall within the scope of this policy. and committee remuneration The following payments were made to Governing Council members, in accordance with remuneration rates as approved by the Minister for Training and Workforce Development from 1 August 2016. South Regional TAFE Position Name Type of remuneration Period of membership remuneration $ Bryant Stokes Salary 9 months 14,916.00 Deputy Chair Scott Leary 9 Half Day 1 Full Day meeting fees 9 months 4,244.00 Member Grant Shipp 9 Part Day Meeting fees 9 months 3,114.00 Member Mark Dowling 9 Part Day meeting fees 9 months 3,114.00 Member Karen Wright 8 Part Day 1 Full Day meeting fees 9 months 3,498.00 Member Marilyn Hopkins 9 Part Day 1 Full Day meeting fees 9 months 3,498.00 Member Lester Coyne N/A 9 months - Member Dorinda Cox N/A 9 months - Member Peter McCaffrey 1 Part Day meeting fees 2 months 384.00 Regina Hill 2 Part Day meeting fees 2 months 654.00
Billington N/A - Sub Total 33,422.00 legal requirements Expenditure on advertising, market research, polling and direct mail In accordance with s175ZE of the Electoral Act 1907, Regional TAFE incurred the following expenditure in advertising, market research, polling, direct mail and media advertising. Expenditure Total $ Expenditure Amount $ Media Advertising Organisations 183,386.33 OMD (Media Agency) Carat (Media Agency) Adcorp Metropolitan TAFE for share of state-wide marketing campaign 49,889.50 74,476.96 3,544.89 55,474.98 Direct Advertising 19,393.69 Orana Cinemas Facebook Fairfax Media Southern Cross Austereo Denmark Bulletin 1,454.56 3,279.49 5,500.00 8,134.18 1025.46 Directories 2905.60 Chambers of commerce and industry 2905.60 205,685.60 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan outcomes South Regional TAFE is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning and workplace environment for students and staff with disability. Wide consultation was undertaken in 2016 with the community, agencies, students, families and staff to gain feedback on access and inclusion at the college, and provide input to South Regional TAFE’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan for 2017-2021. Strategies undertaken in 2016 to achieve the college’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan’s outcomes include: Outcome 1 People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to access the services of, and any events organised by, South Regional TAFE. Ongoing consultation with students with disability, community, agencies and families to ensure access to training and services.
Outcome 6 People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to participate in any public consultation undertaken by South Regional TAFE. Consultation through online and newspaper advertisements, student/ community and staff surveys on how the college could improve access to its services and facilities and support the inclusion of people with disability. Outcome 7 People with disability have the same opportunities as other people to obtain and maintain employment at South Regional TAFE. Flexible employment practices continue to be implemented. Advertised positions encourage people with disability to apply. Job descriptions include a statement on respecting and valuing diversity. Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes During 2016, were three claims for breach of the Public Sector Standards, each in relation to the Employment Standard. One of the claims was withdrawn following further clarification of the process and consultation with the claimant. In terms of compliance with Ethical Codes and Behaviour, no matters were raised in accordance with the college’s disciplinary processes. One grievance was lodged that was subsequently withdrawn. The college Disciplinary Policy and Procedure was reviewed and updated to reflect changes to the functions and responsibilities of the Public Sector Commission and the Corruption and Commission from 1 July 2015. Training was conducted during the year in relation to recruitment, selection and appointment in the Public Sector (Employment Standard) and all new employees have been required to complete an online induction process which covers the college Code of Conduct and Accountable and Ethical Decision Making. Recordkeeping plan Under Section 19 of the State Records Act 2000, every Government organisation is required to have a Recordkeeping Plan (RKP) approved by the State Records Commission. An RKP covering all State Training Providers was approved by the State Records Commission on 7 December 2012 and is valid until 2017. On 11 April 2016, in accordance with the Vocational Education and Training (Colleges Closure and Establishment) Order 2016, 11 State Training Providers were closed and five new TAFE colleges were established. A Records Management Working Group was established as part of the Training Sector Reform Project (TSRP) to develop a consistent approach to records management across the sector. Each of the TAFE colleges is represented on the working group and has contributed to the development of an interim RKP, which has been submitted to the State Records Office. This interim RKP will cover the newly