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 Last year they received $643 million

Measures of VET VTG performance Overall data The total number of enrolments for subsidised courses at Q is 529,900. At 2011 Q3 the number was 436,000 TAFE fee for service enrolments at Q were 83,100. This year at Q3 is 88,400.

Measures of VET system performance Data for specific cohorts In Q 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 Q to 47,700 in Q3 this year. A 22% increase. Subsidised enrolments of indigenous students increased from 6,000 in Q to 6,900 in Q3 this year. A 14% increase. Students with a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background saw a 41% increase from Q to Q3 2013….101,900 to 143,300 Unemployed students in a subsidised course. There were 98,300 enrolled in Q and 148,100 in Q An increase of 51%

Measures of VET VTG performance Foundation Studies Enrolments in Foundation Study courses have increased by 154% from Q to Q3 this year.

Victorian apprentice commencements linked to dwelling commencements There has been a 5% drop in apprenticeship commencements from Q to Q 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 Q 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. model.pdf

Increased Industry Participation 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 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.

Funded initiatives – some examples

Skills Gateway Improving consumer and RTO knowledge. 180,000 unique hits in less then 12 months.

Rate your trainer – 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 – = 2 users have rated and 5 stars is the average Below are the current ratings for teacher education

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 PartnersGovernment Funding Project GOTAFE, Dairy Australia, University of Ballarat$650,000Food Science, nutrition & technology pathways from cert IV to Degree Monash University, SafeTech, GippsTAFE, Lion Corp, University of Ballarat, Gippsland Education Precinct. $2.5mTraining and pathways from Cert II engineering to HE mechanical engineering & control systems Deakin University & South West TAFE$800, 000Articulated pathways starting at the VCAL/VCE/VET level health and moving to the Bachelor of Health Sciences 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

Learn Locals Learn Local: Focusing on the Future recognises the valuable role of Learn Local organizations in the Victorian vocational training system. For 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 Q 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 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

The year ahead

2014 – Victorian Training Guarantee contracts In 2013 there are 488 RTO contracts. For 2014 as of Dec 9 th : 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

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 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 % greater than $69 million in 2011 More than double the $44 million in 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 x 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