APTC Annual Report and Plan 2016 - 2017 Final 160117

Facilities and Asset Management
The following initiatives have been implemented this calendar year to enable continuous
improvement and a closer alignment to training package and workplace health and safety
requirements.
Facilities
› As part of workplace health and safety compliance, electrical testing & tagging was
undertaken at all campus locations. This safety requirement continues at each campus as
new equipment arrives on site
› Move of RHO and Fiji Campus Sites to Suva
» Major refurbishment works and final relocation of RHO and Fiji Campus sites to Ganilau
House were completed June 2016. The Fiji campus move involved the relocation of the
Fiji campus administration office from the Manohan Building and the training facility
relocation from Korobasaga House to Levels 4 and 5 of Ganilau House, Suva
» Refurbishment works undertaken for a new IT Lab and two classrooms for Fiji Campus
located at Level 1, Ganilau House
› The refurbishment of the kitchen at VIT commenced in semester 2 2016 and will be ready for
classes in semester 1 2017 and upgrades to the Carpentry section for delivery of classes in
semester 2 2016. Refurbishment of the kitchen/restaurant for Visions in Samoa was also
commenced in semester 2 2016
› Refurbishment of DBTI hospitality facilities in Solomon Islands is complete.
› Upgrade to the SINU hospitality facility in preparation for joint delivery of programs in
semester 1 2017
› Upgrade of facilities at FNU for the delivery of fashion, electrical, air conditioning and
refrigeration, and sustainability programs
› Replacement of five vehicles (Fiji, Vanuatu)
Equipment Purchases:
› Replacement metal fabrication equipment beyond useful life (PNG, Samoa June 2016)
› Replacement of Visions Restaurant chairs and kitchen equipment (Samoa May, June 2016)
› Training equipment for the Certificate III in Carpentry (Vanuatu June 2016)
› New auto engines for the Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology (Fiji and PNG)
purchased in June 2016
Human Resources Management
In preparation for delivering APTC training courses in 2017, a high volume of recruitment activity has
recently been undertaken. As a result there has been substantial mobilisation and induction activity
with a significant increase towards the end of 2016 and the commencement of 2017 for all APTC
campuses. Quarter three saw the arrival of a new HR Manager, with continuous improvement
initiatives quickly undertaken. Recruitment and other HR processes including additional premobilisation
tools were improved to provide a more streamlined process resulting in reduced
recruitment turnaround times.
A key focus for HR included the involvement of national and international staff in the APTC capability
development program by implementing the Individual Performance Plans (IPP) with their
accountable manager. This demonstrates APTC’s continued commitment to supporting staff in
professional development, aligned with their core capabilities and position responsibilities. Another
key focus for HR has been the establishment of a more effective regional Work Health and Safety
structure for APTC.
An extensive review of APTC HR policies and procedures has been undertaken in 2016, leading to
the development of clearer and simplified policies and work instructions aligned with the new QMS.
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