Stakeholder Communiqué 1

Review of the Role and Function of
Tasmania’s Public VET Providers
Stakeholder Communiqué 1
This Communiqué is the first in a series to inform stakeholders of the progress of the Review
of the Role and Function of Tasmania’s Public VET Providers following the initial meeting of
the Review Reference Group. The Reference Group consists of nominees of the key
stakeholder groups listed on the Review website, where all critical information about the
Review is posted: vetreview@education.tas.gov.au.
The first meeting was held on Tuesday February 7 in Hobart. The Hon Nick McKim MP,
Minister for Education and Skills attended the meeting in order to emphasise the importance
of the Review for the future of Tasmania, to welcome the members and to thank them for
their willingness to act as a sounding board to the Consultant as the Review proceeds.
The Consultant outlined the approach to be used to develop the final recommendations and
the role the Reference Group might play in assisting to shaping these. This is outlined
below:
INDICATIVE PROCESS
The first meeting focussed on sharing and exploring some of the common themes emerging
at this very early stage.
Review of the Role and Function of Tasmania’s Public VET Providers - commissioned by the Department of Education, Tasmania
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As an important backdrop to these themes, appreciation was expressed for the fact that,
without exception, stakeholders’ initial comments have been constructive, professional,
future-oriented and focussed on the best outcomes for students, employers and the
Tasmanian economy.
Attention then turned to the themes emerging at this early stage. These are still at a very
general level with greater detail and new themes expected as stakeholder submissions and
further information are sought and received.
Emerging Themes
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Eliminating waste
Considering options for structural change
Focussing on future needs
Improving viability
Restoring brand image
Building stronger VET/Higher Education pathways
Achieving cost neutral outcomes
Facilitating corporate services
Reviewing governance arrangements
Positioning Tasmania for the impact of National VET (COAG)
Reforms
Accounting for staff resilience to change
Meeting the needs of young Tasmanians
Acknowledging regionality – Tasmania’s unique circumstances
Ensuring training conforms with industry standards
Preserving recent achievements
Enhancing transparency of funding
Link to Terms of
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As the consultation process progresses and various other perspectives are explored these
themes will be further developed, added to and consolidated.
Reference Group members were advised that progress on the development of these themes
through consultation with individuals and organisations will be reported at the next meeting
and work will commence on the principles for change, as outlined in stage 3 of the process
above.
Virginia Simmons
virsis consulting
February 8, 2011
Review of the Role and Function of Tasmania’s Public VET Providers - commissioned by the Department of Education, Tasmania
Doc ID: TASED-4-1407