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REPORT SUMMARY Introduction The key focus of the APTC as aligned with the SoS performance requirements is the delivery of quality training in support of regional economic growth and productivity. This current report is for the period of 1 January – 31 December 2016. The APTC project provides a number of activities to support Pacific Island men and women to obtain skilled work for the paid economy and to support the development of the TVET sector in the Pacific. APTC achieves this by: › linking the APTC Training Profile to the labour requirements of participating Pacific Island countries › issuing internationally recognised Australian qualifications › undertaking a targeted program of professional development and training to support the capability and capacity of APTC staff › partnering with local TVET institutes to develop the capability and capacity of their training staff, training delivery and facilities › developing pathway programs with local TVET institutions › supporting the development of Pacific Island TVET qualifications frameworks and quality processes › working with local industries and employers to support the development of their workforce capacity and capability Structure of the Annual Report and Plan The 2016 - 2017 ARP reporting structure has been revised to align with the APTC goal, end-ofprogram outcomes and the Theory of Change (ToC) specified in the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan. The report addresses the mandatory reporting requirements such as progress against the Performance Assessment Framework (PAF) and financial reports on expenditure. Monitoring and Evaluation Plan Performance management for this period has been undertaken against the revised contractual obligations over the Stage 2 Extension, and the re-framing of the APTC ToC has required the revision of the PAF. The M&E Plan outlines the basis for monitoring and evaluation of the program and the approach to M&E that will be progressively implemented for the APTC across the Stage 2 extension period. The APTC M&E plan has at its core five results pathways that together contribute to the APTC program goal and collectively make up the APTC ToC. The ToC defines the intended trajectory to the impact of the project by tracing causal links between program activity and end-of-program outcomes. This supports the development of a robust monitoring and evaluation system to address each level of the APTC program ensuring strong measurement of performance across the end-ofprogram outcomes and impact. The monitoring and evaluation approach taken by APTC recognises the need to adopt a formative approach to program monitoring and results measurement as part of an integrated system of data collection and analysis. This result will ensure management is provided with information to enable sound decision-making. It also provides accountability to DFAT and Partner Governments in the Pacific, and will support a process of learning for APTC staff and stakeholders. APTC Annual Report and Plan 2016 - 2017 Final 160117.docx Page 6 of 197
As part of in-country activities, the APTC Executive Management Team met with government and industry representatives throughout the year: › Careerforce New Zealand - recognition of APTC graduates holding Australian Aged Care qualifications. › Carnival Australia (P&O) - design and delivery of a ‘Work Ready’ short course for the cruise industry in Vanuatu › AUSTRADE Fiji Infrastructure Mission - APTC presentation at workshop › Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation- supporting small business training › Pacific Islands Labour Sending Countries (PAILS) Conference Vanuatu - APTC presentation › Kokonut Pacific Solomon Islands – Briefing from employees (APTC Leadership and Management Students) › Regional DFAT and industry representatives – consultation for the APTC Skills Development Plans › Include Disability Employ this Ability (IDEA) Fiji – consultation regarding course requirements for applicants with a disability › Australian Business Volunteers – Small Business training for women › Fiji National University – training delivery partnership › International Vocational Education and Training Association conference Fiji – presentation › Attendance – Joint conference of the Fiji Australia, Fiji New Zealand, Australia Fiji and New Zealand Fiji Business Councils › Solomon Islands Skills for Economic Growth (S4EG) – planning meeting › Kiribati Institute of Technology – Certificate III in Individual Support qualification pathway under the Micro States visa › Tonga Skills for Inclusive Growth (S4IG) – planning meeting › Vanuatu Skills for Economic Growth (S4EG) – planning meeting › Fiji TCF Council - APTC guest speaker at Annual General Meeting (AGM) Nationalisation of APTC staff Nationalisation of APTC management positions has progressed with the following positions now occupied by Pacific Island citizens: › Manager Promotion and Communication (Regional Head Office (RHO), Suva)) › Manager ICT (RHO, Suva) › Manager Property and Facilities (RHO, Suva) › Manager Operations (Suva Campus) › Assistant Manager Data, Analysis and Performance (RHO, Suva) › Assistant Manager ICT (RHO, Suva) › Assistant Manager Human Resources (RHO Suva) An Emerging Leaders program to support the development of national managers and supervisors was initiated in 2016, with five staff graduating with a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management to date. APTC staff and DFAT enrolees were released from duties at regular intervals to attend training sessions, and completed work-based activities and projects as part of their assessments. International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA) IVETA is a network of vocational educators which includes TVET organisations, business and industrial firms, and other individuals and groups interested or involved in vocational education and training worldwide. IVETA is dedicated to the advancement and improvement of high-quality vocational education and training throughout the world. The organisation held its annual conference in Suva, Fiji in August 2016. The event was cosponsored by FNU and TAFE Queensland, with approximately 200 delegates from around the world in attendance. The APTC CEO presented a workshop session. All APTC training delivery staff based in Fiji and selected management representatives attended the three-day symposium. Staff chose to attend break-out sessions suited to their area of expertise. The gathering proved to be a valuable professional development activity for all involved. APTC Annual Report and Plan 2016 - 2017 Final 160117.docx Page 7 of 197
Page 3 and 4: Contents ANNUAL REPORT AND PLAN 201
Page 5 and 6: EMPLOYMENT ........................
Page 7: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Annual Report
Page 11 and 12: The IPP, developed in consultation
Page 13 and 14: Other in-country consultations Indu
Page 15 and 16: Vanuatu Labour market consultations
Page 17 and 18: Training Profile Plan - Semester 2
Page 19 and 20: Partnerships Partnerships with Paci
Page 21 and 22: National University of Samoa (NUS)
Page 23 and 24: Student Activity The following sect
Page 25 and 26: Graduations Seventeen graduation ce
Page 27 and 28: There were a range of responses to
Page 29 and 30: Graduate Tracer Survey (GTS) The 20
Page 31 and 32: Survey respondents were asked if th
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Page 39 and 40: Enrolments Scholarship enrolments I
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Page 47 and 48: Alumni Network The APTC Alumni Netw
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Expenditure report by student origi
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Contract Management APTC’s perfor
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ANNEXES Annex 1 Performance Assessm
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Activity 1.2.2: Partnerships with P
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Intermediate Outcome 2.1: Complianc
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Intermediate Outcome 2.4: APTC Alum
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Activity 2.4.3 - Student selection
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Intermediate Outcome 2.4: APTC Alum
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End of Program Outcome 3 SUSTAINABI
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Intermediate Outcome 3.4: TVET inst
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Intermediate Outcome 4.1: Graduates
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End of Program Outcome 5 MIGRATION:
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Activity 6.4.1 - Leadership: Overal
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Annex 2 Student Activity Cumulative
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Cumulative Enrolments Fiji - 2007 t
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Cumulative Graduates Fiji - 2007 to
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Non-Completions Fiji - 2007 to Date
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Cumulative Applications PNG - 2007
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Cumulative Enrolments PNG - 2007 to
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Non-Completions PNG - 2007 to Date
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Applications Samoa - 2016 Funding S
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Enrolments Samoa - 2016 Funding Sou
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Non-Completions Samoa - 2007 to Dat
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Applications Solomon Islands - 2016
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Cumulative Graduates Solomon Island
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Migrations 2007 to date - Solomon I
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Cumulative Applications Vanuatu - 2
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Cumulative Enrolments Vanuatu - 200
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Non-Completions Vanuatu - 2007 to D
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Migrations 2007 to date - Cook Isla
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Cumulative Graduates Federated Stat
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Migrations 2007 to date - Federated
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Cumulative Enrolments Kiribati - 20
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Non-Completions Kiribati - 2007 to
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Cumulative Graduates Marshall Islan
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Migrations 2007 to date - Marshall
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Cumulative Enrolments Nauru - 2007
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Cumulative Applications Niue - 2007
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Cumulative Applications Palau - 200
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Cumulative Applications Tonga - 200
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Cumulative Graduates Tonga - 2007 t
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Migrations 2007 to date - Tonga Cit
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Cumulative Applications Tuvalu - 20
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Cumulative Graduates Tuvalu - 2007
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Migrations 2007 to date - Tuvalu Ci
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Enrolments Other - 2016 Funding Sou
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Migrations 2007 to date - Other Cit
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Applications - 2016 Funding Source
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Enrolments - 2016 Funding Source Co
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Course Graduates - 2016 Calendar Ye
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Migrations 2007 to date Destination
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Cumulative Deferrals - 2007 to Date
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Annex 2 (c) Migrant Graduate Qualif
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Annex 4 Risk Management Plan The AP
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End of Program Outcome 1: RELEVANCE
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2.2 Registration with regulatory au
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Risk description Likelihood Impact
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6.3. Quality management and adminis
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Risk description Likelihood Impact
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APTC Alumni benefit from Coaching S
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40 graduates with Australian qualif
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