❓ Hon Tjorn Sibma questions the Minister for Skills and TAFE regarding the planning and staffing implications of the expansion of fee-free TAFE courses, particularly how the 'demand-driven' nature of the program will be met. The Minister's response indicates that TAFE colleges manage delivery through workforce planning, recruitment, and flexible models.
AnsweredQoN 390Legislative Council
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TAFE—Fee-free courses390.Hon Tjorn Sibmato
the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Skills and TAFE:I refer to the
expansion of fee-free TAFE courses.(1) Noting that the program is described
by the minister as "demand driven", what planning has been undertaken
to guarantee that this demand can be met?(2) What have been the staffing
implications of the growth of fee-free TAFE courses across the state?
the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Skills and TAFE:I refer to the
expansion of fee-free TAFE courses.(1) Noting that the program is described
by the minister as "demand driven", what planning has been undertaken
to guarantee that this demand can be met?(2) What have been the staffing
implications of the growth of fee-free TAFE courses across the state?
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I thank the
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) TAFE colleges manage training delivery in
line with student and industry needs. This involves workforce planning,
targeted recruitment and the use of flexible delivery models as required to
meet training demand, including for fee-free courses.
honourable member for some notice of the question.
(1)–(2) TAFE colleges manage training delivery in
line with student and industry needs. This involves workforce planning,
targeted recruitment and the use of flexible delivery models as required to
meet training demand, including for fee-free courses.
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