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, Literacy and numeracy information technology, infrastructure and facilities management South Regional TAFE is committed to supporting the literacy and functions of the college. numeracy needs of students to ensure they are able to: Major achievements Increase overall completion rates All outcomes have been achieved for the directorate with the Work safely and effectively within chosen industry areas following representing the major achievements for each business Become positive role models for the community and future unit. students. Finance In 2016, the college continued supporting the management of All financial targets were achieved during the year. A major language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) across all campuses and upgrade of the general ledger software program was introduced introduced a more effective online indicator and screening tool. without any significant incidents. During this time, a wide range of vocational staff were trained to underpin this initiative to increase our support base and ensure Facilities, capital works and minor works that students were receiving industry specific LLN support. The Learning Resource Centre at the Albany campus received a major upgrade at a cost of $1.25 million. This facility was officially Over several years of standardised testing and LLN in-class opened in March. The campus in Mount Barker was relocated at a support, the student retention and completion rates have cost of $250,000. The Albany campus received upgrades for increased in both Industry Based Training (IBT) and Employment asbestos removal and general maintenance work to buildings and Based Training (EBT) areas. In 2016, South Regional TAFE surrounds. Also at the Albany campus, infrastructure for achieved a standardised literacy and numeracy support program earthmoving training was introduced, and planning began on across all campuses and will continue to build on this program into upgrades to the hairdressing and beauty salons, which were 2017. completed for Semester 2. Reports Information and communication technology The upgrading of ICT systems continued with projects including Directorate reports the introduction of sign-on’ credentials across a of ‘single software systems, the upgrading of system security and enhanced Corporate Services student access to ICT facilities. Role and function
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.
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