Challenger TAFE | Annual Report 2006 - Parliament of Western ...

CHAPTER 12 – STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
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As a TAFEWA college, Challenger TAFE is an autonomous government agency created under the Vocational Education and
Training Act 1996. Its purpose is to research, develop and deliver training and related services that support the development
of individuals from a range of backgrounds, industry, our communities and the State within a sustainable environment, and
focusing particularly on industry areas currently experiencing skills shortages. Challenger TAFE is listed as a government
department for the purpose of meeting the requirements of the Public Sector Management Act 1994, Superannuation and Family
Benefi ts Act 1938, Government Employees Superannuation Act 1987 and the Government Employees Housing Act 1964.
12.1 Compliance With Written Law
Challenger TAFE has exercised controls, which provide reasonable assurance that it has complied with all relevant requirements
of the written law, including those for the receipt and expenditure of monies, the acquisition and disposal of public properties
and the incurring of liabilities.
Challenger TAFE complies with the following legislation in carrying out its functions and activities:
• Equal Employment Act 1984
• Education Act 1928
• Electoral Act 1907
• Financial Administration & Audit Act 1985
• Freedom of Information Act 1992
• Government Employees Superannuation Act 1987
• Industrial Relations Act 1979; 1990 Commonwealth
• Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1984
• Public Sector Management Act 1994
• Vocational Education and Training Act 1996
• Workers’ Compensation and Assistance Act 1981
• Workplace Agreement Act 1994
12.2 Access and Equity
Challenger TAFE has complied with the requirement to:
• report on cultural diversity and language services outcomes;
• develop, implement and report on programs designed for people with a disability and people seeking access to education
and training;
• report on youth outcomes.
Table 12.1 Cultural Diversity and Language Outcomes 2006
Challenger TAFE delivered training within the following qualifi cation that provided cultural awareness training for staff:
Training Package Qualifi cation Unit of Competence
Training and Assessment Certifi cate IV Foster and promote an inclusive learning culture
Business Services Certifi cate III Work effectively with diversity