Achieving Vocational Outcomes Ben Houghton Going to TAFE is the best way it opens so many doors Population of Central and Western NSW 24 Local Government areas population approximately 310000 people c 4 NSW population with forecast 1 growth rate NSW forecast growth rate ID: 408274
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2015 and beyond - VET in Western NSWAchieving Vocational Outcomes
Ben Houghton“Going to TAFE is the best way– it opens so many doors.” Slide2
Population of Central and Western NSW24 Local Government areas
population approximately 310,000 people (c. 4% NSW population) with forecast 1% growth rate (NSW forecast growth rate 3.5%) and employment growth rate of 0.9%app. 16,000 people identified as Aboriginal, over 5% of region’s populationyouth population (15 – 19 yrs) forecast to decline by 7%
range of research reports state that many Western NSW communities face significant disadvantage on range of measures, including educationSlide3
Employment opportunities - 2016Largest employment industries: retail; heath care; social assistance; agriculture; construction
Professional, scientific and technical services forecast to have fastest growth rateHealth industry forecast largest growth (5.1%) Largest forecast decline: agriculture (-8.9%) & manufacturing (-6.9%)Largest employment groups: technicians (14.3%); clerical & administrative (15.3%); managers (14.3%); labourers (13.3%)Professional classes forecast strongest growth (8.3%) and labourers largest decline (-4.8%)Slide4
TAFE Western FootprintSlide5
TAFE Western
TAFE Western offers products and services that customers wantDelivered with personalised service and value for money
By the trusted TAFE NSW brandSlide6
An overview of TAFE Western
36,000+ student enrolments annuallyLargest TVET provider – 3000 enrolments30% of enrolments at Certificate III or above
Over 2,000 apprentices and 1,700 traineesOver 7,000 Aboriginal student enrolments annually – c.17% of TAFE Western’s total student enrolments Over 1,700 staff (851 teaching staff with industry expertise)
Registered to deliver over 380 qualificationsSlide7
Catherine O’Neill
“TAFE has been instrumental in my educational achievements to date, allowing me to study flexibly as well as work full-time and run a family.”Slide8
Adrian Flipo
Manager Educational Programs, Production Sector
130 teaching staff specialising in:
Horticulture
Agriculture
Natural Resource Management
Animal Studies
Shearing
Construction
Production SectorSlide9
Trade Sector
100 teaching staff specialising in:
Mining
Engineering
Fitting & Machining
Electrotechnology
Transport
David Crean
Manager Educational Programs, Trade Sector Slide10
Service Sector
110 teaching staff specialising in:
Tourism
Hospitality
Hair & Beauty
Sport & Recreation
Arts & Media
Charlie Cross
Manager Educational Programs, Service Sector Slide11
Foundation Skills Sector
101 teaching staff specialising in:
Foundation Skills
Tertiary Preparation
Skills for Work & Training
Literacy & Numeracy
ESOL
Learner Support
Study Skills
Narelle Druitt
Manager Educational Programs, Foundation Skills Sector Slide12
Community Sector
164 teaching staff specialising in:
Children’s Services
Welfare
Community Services
Aboriginal Studies
Health
Education Support
Michael Bourke
Manager Educational Programs, Community Sector Slide13
Business Sector
141 teaching staff specialising in:
Business
Administration
Management
Financial Services
Retail
Information Technology
Helen Tinney
Manager Educational Programs, Business Sector Slide14
Joanna Agius
Award winning Student “I want to raise awareness of how to work with deaf Aboriginal people or Aboriginal people with a disability.”Slide15
What you need to know about the VET reforms
A student Entitlement for entry-level qualifications, where students can select the approved provider that best meets their needs
Targeted Priorities for higher-level qualifications and part qualifications
Consumer-driven system
Website for students and employers on training, jobs and quality
Quality information on providers on the Website
Better information
Strengthened quality measures and consumer protection
Quality training
One Skills List to define what qualifications government will subsidise
Priority skills
New prices and fees
Changes to how prices, fees and subsidies are set and loans for higher qualifications
It is a major reform to the NSW training systemSlide16
Eligibility requirements:
Entitlement and Targeted Priorities
Meets Smart and Skilled personal eligibility
Australian
citizen, permanent resident or humanitarian visa holder, or New Zealand
citizen;
and
Aged
15 years or
older;
and
No
longer be at
school;
and
Live
or work in
NSW.
Does
NOT
hold a Certificate IV or above
Holds a Certificate IV or above
Eligible for the Entitlement
Eligible for
Targeted Priorities
Eligible for Targeted Priorities
NOT
eligible for the Entitlement
except
apprenticeships and traineeships
To be eligible for the entitlement students must not have completed a Certificate IV or above.
Students registered as a NSW apprentice or new entrant trainee are eligibleSlide17
Training costs
Average
fee contribution for a standard student
Qualification
level
2015
Fee
Foundation
10%
Certificate
II-III
25% - 30%
Certificate
IV
30% - 35%
Diploma/Advanced
Diploma
40% - 45%
Student
fees:
Set
for the whole qualification not as annual fees as at present
Lower
for lower level qualifications
Vary
by industry, recognising that not all costs are the same
Lower
for students doing their first post school qualification
The
same for the same qualification regardless of the training provider
chosen
On average, student fee contributions increase with the level of the qualification
Apprentice fees will be capped
the 2015 cap is $2,000 per qualificationSlide18
What does training look like in 2015?
Today Students choose from what RTOs offerAll students have equal access to government subsidised training
Students pay either by semester or full year - fees are easy to understand and explain to studentsTAFE NSW has set policy for its operations
Tomorrow
Students choose from a range of offerings from many RTOs
Personal
eligibility and “caps” will impact on
individual
access to government subsidised
training
Student fees will be complicated and require calculations for each individual
student - students can pay by installment or access a loan (for higher level qualifications)
STS will set operating guidelines for a major part of our businessSlide19
How will Smart & Skilled affect school leavers?School VET qualifications do not impact on entitlement to subsidised training
Articulation from VET to university is cost effective (Diploma = c.1 year’s credit on degree program) VET training concurrently with a university qualification increases job readinessTrain local/stay localAggressive RTO marketing, offering of incentives and a range of information may make it hard for the customer to work out the best
deal for themSlide20
How will Smart and Skilled affect Aboriginal people?
Aboriginal people enrol in course and with provider of choice
Entitlements will have restrictions, e.g. previous qualification may mean you cannot get an entitlement – courses not on Skills List will cost more
Social/community focussed courses may not be funded
Exemptions are still available for Aboriginal people
NSW residency/employment restrictions may not apply to Aboriginal peopleSlide21
Kerry Jenkins – award winning apprentice
“TAFE changed my life. I have a whole new career, I know I can study and I would like to be the best that I can be.” Slide22
Quality in the VET environmentNew
national standards in 2015 for RTOs – includes more rigorous requirements to demonstrate independent assessment validation; industry currency; teacher qualificationsTraining Package changes will be constant and require ongoing review of assessmentsProposed changes to Training Package development – potential for niche businesses to drive training agendaIncreased competition and negative perceptions of providers
National regulator (ASQA) conducts regular audits of RTOs, qualifications, and follows up complaints – limited response time and large investment of RTO timeSlide23
The Challenges in training young people Training needs of NSW economy means:
Aligning training to regional industry needs which may be different to community expectations Increasing level of post school qualifications to meet industry needs for higher skills levelsMaintaining TAFE presence in central and western NSWEnsuring meaningful outcomes/pathways for studentsDemonstrating training and employment opportunities are not limited by our geographySlide24
The opportunities for people in western NSWTAFE Western’s extensive range of industry current teachers
Proven record in meeting national VET regulator standards Proven record in delivering Aboriginal cultural competence training (Maliyan experience) Whole of service provider – access to wide range of support services – see brochure Recognised university articulation pathwaysCapitalise on our professional services and experience (Capability Connect program aligned to Public Sector Capability Framework)
TAFE NSW enrolment gives access to extensive resources (est. value over $500 p.a.)Slide25
TAFE Western response
Partnerships for employment and further education: Schools, Skillset, CSU, NSW Police, NSW Local Health Districts….Embracing new ways of doing business: TAFE Western Connect, international, cultural competence, professional expertise
Student hubs: one place to connect, online support for skills gaps, RUReady, YourTutorCustomer service, customer responsiveness, quality and value for moneySlide26
Embracing new ways of doing business
Kylie Niven – award winning trainee “Kylie has shown us all that if you are determined in your pursuits anything is possible.”
~ Helen StrikSlide27Slide28
Maliyan
ExperienceSlide29
Capability ConnectSlide30
Capability ConnectSlide31
The award winning TAFE Western ConnectMore choices in more places by providing local training options through:
Mobile unitsOnline coursesConnected ClassroomsSpokes & hubs connecting communities5,500 enrolments in 2014Premier’s Public Sector Award 2013
Mobile Shearing Platform
Mobile Children’s ServicesSlide32
TAFE Western Connect
Mobile Welding Unit
Mobile Heavy Vehicle Driver SimulatorSlide33
TAFE Western Connect - Online DeliveryProject management
Financial servicesInformation technologyElectrical engineering Mechanical engineeringMiningViticulture
RetailTelecommunications
T
ertiary preparation
E
ducation support
O
utdoor recreation
Hairdressing
B
eauty therapy
C
hildren’s services
W
elfareHospitalitySlide34
TAFE Western Connect
Mobile Confined Spaces Unit
Mobile Hydraulics UnitSlide35
TAFE Western Connect - Connected ClassroomsConnecting teachers and students across locations
Operating since 2012Links industry expert with students in other sitesTuesday and Thursday evening sessionsSlide36
TAFE Western Connect
Mobile Library
Mobile Nursing UnitSlide37
Megan Smith
“You can’t change the wind, but you can change the sails. I now have a wholenew direction and pathway.”