Organisational PerformanceFinancial Performance<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>’s <strong>Annual</strong> Expenditure on Government Funded Activity reflected efficiencies and flexibility enablingre-alignment of non-delivery activities to provide additional delivery resources.The <strong>Institute</strong> achieved 17.4% in Gross Commercial Income during <strong>2006</strong> representing a 19.6% increase over the previous year.The increase is attributable to the continued expansion of the Le Cordon Bleu partnership, and strong growth in off shorebusiness and <strong>TAFE</strong>Plus activity.The <strong>Institute</strong> invested $8.9m in the provision of targeted programs with growth aligned to government initiatives in the areasof disabilities, TVET and skills shortages.Revenue and Expenditure for the <strong>Institute</strong> (Dollars ‘000)REVENUE2005 <strong>2006</strong>Sales of goods and services 27847 32,866Grants and contributions 673 937TOTAL REVENUE 28,520 33,803GOVERNMENT FUNDED EXPENDITURE 2005 <strong>2006</strong>Employee related expenses 109,777 112,082Non-Employee related expensesUtilities 2,589 3,080Property expense and maintenance 11,056 10,399Depreciation charges 12,542 12,776Other operation expenses 12,270 10,126TOTAL NON-EMPLOYEE RELATED EXPENSES 38,457 36,381TOTAL EXPENDITURE 148,234 148,463Less: Depreciation charges (unfunded) 12,542 12,776TOTAL FUNDED EXPENDITURE 135,692 135,687<strong>Institute</strong> Expenditure on Targeted Programs (Dollars ‘000)2005 <strong>2006</strong> FundAustralians Working Together 55 14 10<strong>NSW</strong> Government Youth Initiatives 64 0 12Disabilities Program 1,554 2,008 13Outreach 879 1,059 20Aboriginal Education Program 130 102 14 & 701Australian Traineeship Scheme 512 250 709 & 710Corrective Services Courses 100 142 718Adult Literacy 118 121 735Enrolled Nursing 1,276 1,520 716Joint Secondary Schools/<strong>TAFE</strong> 2,822 3,117 717Skills Shortage 127 599 1TradeStart 34 0 711TOTAL 7,524 8,932NSI Balance Sheet (Dollars ‘000)Total Current Assets 11,076 11,362Total Current Liabilities -12,319 -13,141Total non-current Assets 375,042 368,661Total non-current Liabilities -6,566 -7,431Total Inter-Location Clearing Account -60,621 -56,615Total Net Assets 306,611 302,83424 <strong>TAFE</strong> <strong>NSW</strong> - <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Institute</strong>
Organisational PerformanceQuality CertificationAfter undergoing a series of external audits in <strong>2006</strong>, NSIwas successful in maintaining quality certification for ISO9001, ISO 14001 and AQTF.NSI achieved ISO 1400:2004 re-certification of itsEnvironmental Management System.The <strong>Institute</strong> once again showed that it has maintained therequirements of ISO 9001:2000 and, as a result of the AQTFaudit, our re-registration as an RTO has been extended until2009.Environmental AchievementsThe <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> has successfully maintainedcertification against the ISO14001:2004 internationalenvironmental management standard. The <strong>Institute</strong>’senvironmental management system provides a consistentapproach to conservation and management of water,energy, materials and waste, air and noise, and land andbiodiversity, across the <strong>Institute</strong>.In <strong>2006</strong> the <strong>Institute</strong> initiated rainwater harvesting, energyconservation, waste management and recycling projects.A major water-management project was implemented atRyde College, which allows for water-quality monitoringand improving catchment management on the 10-hectaresite, and it extends these skills and knowledge to students.<strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> participated in the ‘<strong>NSW</strong> DroughtInitiatives Pilot Program – Business DIY’ initiative, whichenabled some NSI colleges to be audited for water-savingspotential and resulted in the installation of flow-regulatingand restricting devices in amenities fittings.To harvest rainwater for amenities use, Bradfield SeniorCollege installed three water tanks with a combined capacityof 12,000 litres.In <strong>2006</strong>, the <strong>Northern</strong> <strong>Sydney</strong> <strong>Institute</strong> recorded an averagedaily water consumption of 334KL as a result of theseinitiatives. This water consumption is down 150KL per dayfrom before NSI joined the <strong>Sydney</strong> Water Every Drop CountsProgram in 2003.The <strong>Institute</strong> has implemented schemes for saving energy.Some energy-saving measures have included replacingfluorescent lights with energy-efficient tubes.An emphasis has been placed on raising awareness andtraining in environmental issues. Environmental awarenessand initiatives have been included in staff-induction andstudent-orientation programs.NSI conducted training that focused on improved paperand cardboard recycling for college staff, and it installed 12recycle stations at various points across the colleges.The <strong>Institute</strong> purchased a Toyota Prius vehicle, which uses acombination of petrol and electricity for power, as a resourcefor training on hybrid-vehicle technology.Resource DevelopmentsThe <strong>Institute</strong> received substantial funds from bothCommonwealth and State Governments for capitaldevelopments to improve the teaching and learningenvironment in NSI colleges.Capital works projects completedConstruction of Carpentry & Joinery/Portal FrameworkBuilding – Meadowbank College ($664,000). This projectenabled a staged relocation and centralisation of Carpentryand Joinery training, including a portal frame building forfull-scale construction projects.Mechanical Systems Replacement – Ryde ($450,000). Thisproject involved the replacement of a large complex ofcooling towers, which service Building A, a multi-storeybuilding that delivers a broad range of hospitality-trainingprograms.Near completionFilm and Television Upgrade at NSI – North <strong>Sydney</strong> College($6,403,000): This project involves a full upgrade of Filmand TV facilities and equipment to meet the expandingtraining market for digital technology.Provision of functional facilities for Carpentry and Joinerytraining – Meadowbank College (Stage 2) $341,000. Thisproject completes the staged relocation and centralisationof the college carpentry and joinery training (from the topfloor of Building A) to improve access and application oftraining facilities to meet curriculum requirements andindustry standards.Refurbishment of Children’s Services facilities – Meadowbank($438,000). This proposal involves the improvement ofchild-studies classrooms and the outdoor area used forplay sessions, to ensure compliance with curriculum andindustry standards, including the installation of shading,children’s toilets, nappy-change facilities and new resourcesto support flexible delivery.Construction of an Aboriginal Learning Centre – <strong>Northern</strong>Beaches College ($634,000). The Aboriginal Learning Centrewill provide the <strong>Institute</strong> with a unique and innovative facilityto deliver specialised VET training for the ATSI community.In planningUpgrading and replacement of commercial kitchens (bakingand cookery) – Ryde ($6,200,00). This initiative will involvean upgrade of facilities and the replacement of obsoletemajor-operating plant (for controlling air-conditioning andgeneral service utilities) in Building A, essential for ensuringcompliance with OH&S and building Codes Australiastandards.<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Report</strong> <strong>2006</strong> 25