APTC Annual Report and Plan 2016 - 2017 Final 160117

Contract Management
APTC’s performance in managing and executing the contract in adherence to the contract terms is
measured by DFAT using the Partner Performance Assessments. These assess how well
implementing partners are delivering the services required in aid agreements, and are based on the
most recent twelve-month period where performance information is available.
APTC performance is measured against the following criteria:
1. Deliver Lasting Results and Impact - Is the delivery partner achieving agreed objectives and
results and promoting sustainability?
2. Maximise Value for Money (VfM) – Is value for money being delivered ensuring effective,
ethical, efficient and economical use of funds?
3. Collaboration, Communication and Responsiveness – Does the partner work collaboratively,
communicate effectively with stakeholders and respond effectively to emerging issues?
4. Policy Alignment, Risk Management and Innovation – Does the partner operate in a manner
consistent with DFAT policies and priorities, effectively managing risk, fraud and corruption,
and promoting innovation?
5. Effective Partner Personnel – Does the partner provide personnel with appropriate skills and
experience and manage them effectively?
6. Other Agreement Specific Measurable(s)
Assessments are rated on a six point scale from 1: Very poor- does not satisfy criteria in any major
area, to 6 - Very good - satisfies criteria in all areas.
In the most recent Partner Performance Assessment (2016 calendar year), APTC performed well in
each of the sectors, achieving a full score of six in four of the five categories.
Key Result Area
Score
Deliver Lasting Results and Impact 6
Maximise Value for Money 6
Collaboration, Communication and Responsiveness 6
Policy Alignment, Risk Management and Innovation 5
Effective Partner Personnel 6
General comments about APTC’s performance to date stipulate that “DFAT is pleased with TAFE
Queensland’s performance as implementing partner of the APTC. The willingness and
responsiveness to implement recommendations from the independent review is commendable”.
Information and Communication Technologies
There has been substantial activity in the provision of new equipment and maintenance and upgrade
of existing systems in 2016.
Hardware Upgrades –
› Server hardware and internet link upgrades in Solomon Islands was completed in 2016.
› Server equipment in the Nadi office was replaced due to water damage from Tropical Cyclone
Winston.
A total of 304 student laptops were procured and deployed across all APTC campuses. This
procurement will meet student needs at least until June 2018.
Three Polycom Video Conferencing units were deployed to Vanuatu, Samoa and PNG campuses.
The relocation of training facilities from Gorrie Street to Ganilau House, Suva included the provision
of networks for five classrooms and one computer laboratory.
The Windows 10 rollout project involved upgrading all staff machines to Windows 10. This included
staff machines at all APTC Campuses. The upgrades included features that were innovative,
productive and more secure.
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