Transcript Document

VISTA
December 2013
VET in Victoria
Measures of VET VTG performance
The funding ‘pie’ has got bigger
• The budget for VTG subsidies is bigger than ever before $1.2 billion per
annum. In 2010 the budget was $855 million.
• Standalone TAFEs are receiving 19% more funding than there were in 2010
under Labour’s last budget. TAFEs received $542 million in 2010. Last year
they received $643 million
Measures of VET VTG performance
Overall data
• The total number of enrolments for subsidised courses at Q3 2013 is
529,900. At 2011 Q3 the number was 436,000
• TAFE fee for service enrolments at Q3 2011 were 83,100. This year at Q3
is 88,400.
Measures of VET system performance
Data for specific cohorts
• In Q3 2011 there were 436,800 subsidised enrolments across the VET
sector. In Q3 this year there are 529,00.
• Subsidised enrolments of students with a disability increased from 39,200 in
Q3 2011 to 47,700 in Q3 this year. A 22% increase.
• Subsidised enrolments of indigenous students increased from 6,000 in Q3
2011 to 6,900 in Q3 this year. A 14% increase.
• Students with a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background saw
a 41% increase from Q3 2011 to Q3 2013….101,900 to 143,300
• Unemployed students in a subsidised course. There were 98,300 enrolled
in Q3 2011 and 148,100 in Q3 2013. An increase of 51%
Measures of VET VTG performance
Foundation Studies
Enrolments in Foundation Study courses have
increased by 154% from Q3 2011
to Q3 this year.
Victorian apprentice commencements linked to dwelling commencements
There has been a 5% drop in apprenticeship commencements from Q3 2012
to Q3 2013 however, we know this is strongly tied to the state of the
construction industry. In Q3 2013, 54% of all apprenticeships in Victoria were
in construction
.
Measures of VET system performance
Since reforms in 2012 we are seeing an alignment of training to industry skills
needs. Data from Q3 2013 show that about 70 per cent of all government
subsidised course commencements were within subsidy bands A and B,
which attract the highest level of subsidy.
Measures of VET system performance
The majority of subsidised training provision by enrolments has moved
slightly to private providers over TAFE by 1%
Increased Industry Participation
Industry Skills Consultative Committee (ISCC)
The ISCC is a component of the governments Industry Participation Model of
engagement. The model is based on a new partnership approach between
government, industry and training providers.
The Industry Skills Consultative Committee enables industry leaders to provide
direct feedback to government about critical skills, training and market responses
that affect the workforce and productivity.
ISCC is my sounding board for government policy and national debate with regard
to skills and training.
http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Documents/about/department/industryparticipation
model.pdf
Increased Industry Participation
Industry Roundtables
Meeting with industry groups and employers to gather and share detailed
information, data and research about skills and training. This information is
used to identify where the training market is not responding to industry needs
and, in partnership with industry, facilitate solutions.
• Hudsons
• VECCI
• G21 in Geelong
• Victorian Transport Association
• Gippsland Tertiary Education Council
• DEPI (Grow Your Food and Fibre Future)
• ForestWorks
• Victorian Tourism Industry Council
• PACCAR Australia (Transport & Trucking)
• Engineers Australia
• Australian Retailers Association
• Dairy Australia,
• Manufacturing Skills and Training Taskforce
Funded initiatives – some examples
Skills Gateway
Improving consumer and RTO knowledge. 180,000 unique hits in less then
12 months.
Rate your trainer – www.rateyourtraining.com.au
The Skills Gateway connects consumers with courses and providers. Rate your
training was created in response to employer demand for information about the
quality of training provision. It allows a organisation, employer, to rate training they
have purchased. RTOs can benefit by gaining insights into their performance.
Compares providers in a skill area
There is a set of mandatory and optional criteria against which employers
can rate their experience on a five-star scale. Ratings are for a subject / skill
area. Some statements are compulsory to rate, others optional.
Rate your trainer – www.rateyourtraining.com.au
Below are the current ratings for teacher education
= 2 users have rated and 5 stars is the average
AUSLAN
After Kangan Institute ceased delivering sign language courses earlier this year,
the government moved quickly to find a replacement provider. AUSLAN training
provision has been restored with a $5.2 million AUSLAN delivery contract with
NMIT.
Regional Partnerships Facilitation Fund
Expanding tertiary education options for regional students
Through RPFF competitive grants, tertiary education & VE providers have formed alliances to
position themselves to deliver a range of programs and pathways in regional Victoria, giving
more regional students the option to study locally. To date $20m over 15 projects.
A few examples of the collaborative projects
Partners
GOTAFE, Dairy Australia, University of Ballarat
Monash University, SafeTech, GippsTAFE, Lion
Corp, University of Ballarat, Gippsland Education
Precinct.
Deakin University & South West TAFE
Government
Funding
$650,000
Project
Food Science, nutrition & technology
pathways from cert IV to Degree
$2.5m
Training and pathways from Cert II
engineering to HE mechanical engineering
& control systems
$800, 000
Articulated pathways starting at the
VCAL/VCE/VET level health and moving to
the Bachelor of Health Sciences
Learn Locals
Learn Local: Focusing on the Future recognises the valuable role of Learn Local
organizations in the Victorian vocational training system.
For 2013-14 the strategy includes:
• a record $14 million in pre-accredited training;
• an additional $1 million to promote partnerships with Learn Local organisations;
• measures to improve digital literacy across the state; and
• targeted professional development opportunities for all sector staff.
Learn Local enrolments increased by 5200
between Q3 2011 to Q3 2013
Digital Literacy – Learn Locals
Funding for Learn Local adult and community education providers to provide
crucial foundation digital literacy to their communities.
A partnership between Intel and the ACFE Board means the Intel Easy Steps
program will provide a consistent approach to improving levels of digital literacy
across the state, helping individuals to learn basic computer applications, such
as email and word processing, internet search, multimedia, and basic social
media skills.
This year, around 7, 000 individuals are expected to enrol in digital literacy
courses through the state’s network of about 300 Learn Local providers.
TELCs - technology enabled learning centre
“We know that the cost of travel, relocation and accommodation can be a challenge to
education in Gippsland and our goal for these centres is to combine face-to-face and online
learning in a range of locations, helping local university and VET students’ access training
without having to travel far from home”.
22 TELC sites across Gippsland
TELC Partners
2014 - The year ahead
2014 – Victorian Training Guarantee contracts
In 2013 there are 488 RTO contracts.
For 2014 as of Dec 9th:
• There were 596 submissions in total
• 430 RTOs have been made offers of contracts.
• 107 of these are ACFE providers.
• 92 applications have been unsuccessful.
• 12% of applications are still to be processed
2014 - Extending funding for proven programs
Current national partnership (NYPAT) programs due to expire in the end of 2013
are not been renewed by the by the Commonwealth. Our government will extend
funding for 2014.
• Extend funding of $5.1 million to support the Workplace Learning
Coordinators program which has been well regarded by students, employers,
schools and training providers.
• In 2014 there will be an additional $2.3 million for Local Learning and
Employment Networks (LLENs), maintaining total funding at the 2013 level.
• We will spend over $2 million to extend funding for Apprenticeship Support
Officers. ASO’s provide pastoral support for first year apprentices aged 15 –
24 which helps to increase the level of apprenticeship completion.
2014 – Increasing support for regional providers
Regional loading
The government is increasing the incentive for providers to deliver training in
regional areas.
All enrolments for regional areas will receive an increased subsidy loading
from 5% to 10%.
As an indication of the benefits - last year there were approximately 172,600
regional enrolments.
2014 – Concessional rebate
Concessions
The government is increasing the amount providers are reimbursed for
offering fee concessions under VTG. This will further incentivise concession
offerings.
Currently, a concession student pays 20% of the provider’s fee. The
government reimburses the provider 90% of the remaining fees.
In 2014, the reimbursement will increase to 100%.
2014 – VTG subsidy changes
Courses
Subsidy changes will occur to approximately 10% of funded courses.
Eligibility changes
School students will not be eligible for VTG funding for courses not part
of their school studies.
This change encourages students to undertake vocational training that
is linked and integrated to their overall learning and pathways via their
secondary education through VET in Schools, school based
apprenticeships and traineeships.
2014 – VTG subsidy changes
Foundation Skills
To help ensure foundation skills are provided to those students that will
benefit from them the most:
• Some subsidies have changed
• There will be an introduction of an approved provider list
• Providers will be required to validate the need for enrolment in
foundation courses
2014 – subsidy expenditure
Expenditure on courses that will have subsidy changes for 2014
Community Services
By early November 2013 $98 million spent courses that will be modified.
• 21% more than $81 million in 2012
• 41% greater than $69 million in 2011
• More than double the $44 million in 2010.
Sport and Outdoor recreation
By early November 2013 $13.2 million spent courses that will be modified.
• 10x greater than $1.1 million in 2012
• More than double the $6 million in 2011
• 10x greater than the $1 million in 2010.
2014 – exploring growth in Vetis
VET in Schools
The Department is currently investigating ways that VET in Schools may be
enhanced and expanded so that a greater number of young people can
experience and gain vocational and trade skills.
2014 – TAFE Structural Adjustment Fund
TAFE Structural Adjustment Fund (TSAF) projects will be announced early in
the year.
Applicants for funding have been received and are currently being processed
by HESG.
2014 – Partnerships & collaboration
It would be encouraging to see more partnerships such as:
• the TELC network
• SuniTAFE & Fast Track Pilot Training enhancing pilot training in Mildura.
• RPFF projects