2010 Annual Report by Great Southern Institute of Technology

GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 2010 ANNUAL REPORT

Contents Overview of Great Southern Institute of Technology �� 4

Managing Director’s Report �� 4 Governing Council Chair’s Report �� 7 Governing Council �� 9 Operational Structure �� 11 Legislation �� 12 Performance Management Framework �� 13

Agency Performance �� 15

Directorate Reports �� 17 Corporate Services Directorate �� 17 Student Services Directorate �� 19 Training Services Directorate �� 21 Business and Creative Industries �� 22 Communication and The Arts �� 23 The Environment and Primary Industries �� 24 Health Sciences and Community Services �� 26 Trades and Allied Industries �� 28 Skills Development Centre �� 29 Library Resource Centre �� 31 Significant Issues Affecting the Agency �� 32

Disclosures and Legal Compliance �� 35

Financial Statements �� 38 Appendix 1 �� 62 Certification of Performance Indicators �� 64 Other Financial Disclosures �� 72 Governance Disclosures �� 72 Advertising �� 73 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Outcomes �� 73 Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes �� 74 Recordkeeping Plan �� 74 Sustainability �� 76 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) �� 76 Principles of Public Sector Governance �� 77 Authority for Directions �� 77 Strategic and Business Plans �� 77 International Students �� 77

The use of the word ‘Aboriginal’ in this document respectfully refers to the Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander people of Western Australia 3

Section 1 Overview of Great Southern Institute of Technology Managing Director’s Report

I am pleased to present my report on the performance of Great Southern Institute of Technology in 2010. This was a groundbreaking year in the history of the institute – a year of furthering partnerships with industry and promoting workforce development both within the Great Southern region and across the State. With 430 staff and 6370 students in 2010, Great Southern Institute of Technology reaches all over Western Australia from its base in the State’s south. To achieve this, some lecturers travel as far as Kununurra to deliver workplace training, while the option of external studies extends this reach to a global scale. Of the two most notable developments for the institute during the year, the name change in April had the broadest impact on the institute’s direction and its position in the local training environment. In response to the Minister for Training and Workforce Development’s call for TAFE colleges to reinvent themselves, the name change came after several months of preparation and was a much-anticipated event within the institute because of the new direction it signalled. The new name and image have been readily adopted by the communities the institute serves, and I am proud of the way in which the institute’s staff readily embraced, and promoted, the new brand. The second major event for the year was the restructure of the institute’s executive following a functional review report compiled by an independent consultant in the early part of 2010. Essentially, this resulted in the establishment of a smaller executive made up of the Managing Director and three directors heading the Divisions of Training Services, Student Services and Corporate Services. Six delivery portfolios were established under the Training Services Directorate, including the new portfolio of Communication and The Arts, which includes art, external studies, prisons, literacy and numeracy, and VET in Schools. The other five portfolios are now named as follows: • The Environment and Primary Industries • Business and Creative Industries • Trades and Allied Industries • Health Sciences and Community Services • Skills Development Centre. Such is the ability of the institute’s staff to accept and adapt to change that by the end of 4

the year, they had settled well into the new reporting structure. July 19-21 marked the first time the instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional and Career Development (PACD) event had been held over three days. This extended period allowed greater scope than in previous years for the number of learning sessions available to each staff member and the range of offerings both in instruction and activities. The Strategic Plan for 2010-2012 was launched during the PACD. The instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to workforce development is demonstrated by its constant revisiting and reworking of the plan, and at the end of the year, a new plan for 2011-2012 was being drawn up. The Skills Development Centre exceeded its targets for fee-for-service training and attracted 26 full-time international students from Europe, Asia, South America and Africa. The push to boost high-level training enrolments (Certificates IV and above) brought a 38.5 per cent increase, 35.5 per cent higher than the performance indicator target set by the Governing Council. Similarly, the target of 3 per cent for apprentices and trainee commencements was exceeded by 14.7 per cent. The institute continued to strengthen partnerships with the Aboriginal community, and the number of Aboriginal people enrolled in employment-related training exceeded the one per cent target by 22 per cent. Efforts to increase retention of students were rewarded with a decrease in the module withdrawal rate, down 3 per cent on last year to 14 per cent. A massive 198 per cent increase in the number of successful training modules completed under Recognition of Prior Learning was also very satisfying. Preparing our young people for the workforce by providing more flexible and accessible pathways to higher vocational education and training and university qualifications is always a priority for the institute. So it is pleasing to report a 45.1 per cent increase in apprenticeship enrolments, which far exceeded the 3 per cent target. One of the most gratifying statistics is the instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standing in a student satisfaction survey carried out by independent consultant Patterson Market Research. With a result of 91.3 per cent of students who were satisfied or very satisfied overall with their training, well above the State average of 86.7 per cent, and the second highest result in regional Western Australia. The overall graduate satisfaction for the institute, in the last biannual survey published in 2009, was at 90.0%, which is above the State (87.2%) and national (86.2%) averages. To foster the contemporary teaching environment at the institute, e-learning was a focus for delivery strategies and lecturers embraced the Moodle platform, which is being used extensively throughout the institute. With the expansion of the move to electronic media, wireless technology was implemented and projectors installed into all classrooms to add another dimension to delivery. In the Library Resource Centre, a trolley of 15 laptop computers was introduced for use in any classroom and a bank of netbooks extended the opportunities for students surfing the Internet. 5

Investment in capital works continued with the building of a new block for The Environment and Primary Industries portfolio. Staff moved in at the end of 2010 ready for classes in 2011. Funding totalling $3.9 million was received from the Australian Government through the Teaching and Learning Capital Fund for Vocational Education and Training, Better TAFE Facilities and Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow elements. This supported the Wool Harvesting and Aquaculture relocation for The Environment and Primary Industries portfolio as well as roof replacements and various maintenance and upgrade projects. With sustainability a priority for the institute, several of these projects take the campus into a new era of energy savings. They included replacing single-flush toilet systems with dual flush, updating a gas boiler with energy-efficient gas units, installing a sun-blocking walkway, and fitting automatic toilet lighting. Major repairs to driveways and concrete paths have improved safety, car park lighting was installed, a concrete floor was replaced in a trades workshop and an asbestos roof was removed. The focus on sustainability has influenced the way the institute works and last year, savings of approximately $46,000 were made through recycling efforts and several initiatives to reduce paper usage. These savings will fund the installation of solar panels to heat water in the aquaculture centre 24 hours a day – the first major project from this fund and one which will significantly reduce the drain on institute resources. To keep staff and students informed of news across all campuses, a monthly newsletter, the Great Southern Gazette, was started. In line with the institute’s policy of reducing paper use and printing costs, this is only published online. I congratulate the staff of Great Southern Institute of Technology on their commitment, which positions the institute as a training leader working within a contemporary business environment. The lecturers’ continued delivery of quality training and education has been a major factor in the institute’s success in 2010. The executive has also worked hard to ensure scrupulous accountability in planning, decision making, evaluation and reporting. I sincerely thank our industry partners, sponsors and key stakeholders, whose support and generosity ensure a prosperous future for our students and for the institute. Finally, my appreciation goes to members of the Governing Council for their valuable dedication and guidance throughout another productive year. I take great pleasure in presenting this document to you.

LIDIA ROZLAPA CEO/Managing Director February 10, 2011 6

Governing Council Chair’s Report

I would like to congratulate the Managing Director and staff of Great Southern Institute of Technology on another successful year, and thank them for their continued commitment to delivering excellence in training and education. I am pleased to report the institute’s prudent management of its financial resources and reserves has again been demonstrated throughout the year, making it one of the few institutes operating in surplus. Performance indicator targets have largely been met and in many cases exceeded, reflecting the dedication of staff upholding the high professional and academic standard which the institute has established over many years. The institute’s influence within the State of Western Australia as well as the Great Southern should not be underestimated. The Governing Council is satisfied that the institute’s strong financial position is matched by its capability to answer a broad scope of workforce training needs now and in the future, through its adherence to a strategic workforce development plan. It not only responds to industry demands for trained and qualified staff, but the institute also anticipates those demands and delivers timely and relevant training. The institute’s partnerships with local high schools have created new opportunities for youth, and higher numbers of school leavers signed up for apprenticeships and traineeships last year than in the previous year. It was pleasing to see the high professional and academic standards upheld throughout the year, resulting in several achievements worthy of note here: • Forestry coordinator Andrew Nicholson reached the finals of the Western Australian Government’s State Trainer of the Year Awards • The Certificate I in Hospitality course for people with a disability, delivered for the first time in 2010, brought rewards for dedicated staff Disability Liaison Officer Wendy Macliver and Hospitality Lecturer Andrea Gallagher when it was named the winner in the Count Me In Awards in the category of post school/tertiary education and training • The Denmark Music Foundation chose Great Southern Institute of Technology as the recipient of $10,000 in scholarship funding for two students a year for 10 years, and the first two students to receive it were Katie White and Kris Nelson. The Governing Council values the contributions of Great Southern Institute of Technology’s stakeholders and industry partners. These vital relationships allow the institute to develop its courses to maximise opportunities for communities. My thanks go to Managing Director Lidia Rozlapa for her strong leadership of the institute. Her staff have met all objectives while delivering excellence in education and training throughout the region. 7

Thank you also to the members of the Governing Council for their dedication to Great Southern Institute of Technology, and their interest in the welfare of not only the institute, but also the communities it serves.

Len Smith Chair, Great Southern Institute of Technology Governing Council February 11, 2011.

Governing Council The Governing Council consists of a Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, the Managing Director and 10 other members appointed by the Minister for Training and Workforce Development for their expertise in education and training, industry or community affairs and for their ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the institute. While the Managing Director has responsibility for the day-to-day operations, the Governing Council oversees the strategic and overall direction of the institute through the execution of its statutory functions within the Vocational Education and Training Act 1996, the Public Sector Management Act 1994 and the Financial Management Act 2006. Members of the Governing Council during 2010 Len Smith – Chair Len is the owner and manager of the Comfort Inn in Albany and a long-term and significant contributor to the local community, particularly through his involvement with key tourism and training bodies. He is currently a board member of the Great Southern Development Commission. Scott Leary – Deputy Chair Scott is a director of Albany City Motors which is a well established local motor dealer for Holden, Nissan and Isuzu. With 15 years’ experience in the motor trade and the previous 12 years in the finance industry with Westpac, and now as financial controller, Scott offers a working knowledge of management and processes. Lidia Rozlapa – CEO/Managing Director Lidia is the current Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of Great Southern Institute of Technology and holds a Bachelor of Education and several related teaching qualifications. She is a member of the Public Providers’ Group and Client Management Council, as well as participating in the Managing Directors’ Network and Regional Managing Directors’ Network. She has seen the institute grow from 250,000 Student Curriculum Hours (SCH) to 1.4 million SCH and has expanded the training reach throughout the 40,000 square kilometres of the Great Southern, with campuses in Albany, Katanning, Denmark and Mount Barker. Jane Trethowan Jane is the Deputy President for the Shire of Kojonup, initially elected to the local council in 2003. Jane farms 3700 acres at Kojonup with her husband Nick. Jane and Nick’s farming operation is sheep and grain-focused, with some innovative use of perennial plants in their grazing and cropping enterprise. Jane is the representative on the Governing Council from the Great Southern Zone of the Western Australian Local Government Association. Graham Harvey Graham is the Chief Executive Officer of the Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Great Southern’s peak business organisation. He is also president of Regional Chambers of Commerce (WA). Graham is a bestselling author and a previous Western Australian Professional Speaker of the Year. His qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce from Curtin University, majoring in Tourism Management.

Owen Starling During 2010, Owen was the Regional Manager Great Southern for Court and Tribunal Services, which covers the Albany, Katanning and Narrogin Magisterial Districts, and was the Clerk of the Court at the Albany Magistrate’s Court. Owen worked within regional courts for 24 years and had gained extensive experience within the State Public Service. He was also an active member of the Army Reserve with 11/28 RWAR and was a senior umpire of Australian Rules Football within the region. Antony Smith Born and educated in England, Tony migrated under the assisted passage scheme in 1960 to work as a Jackeroo in NSW and then as an Overseer at Forbes NSW, before buying a farm at Denbarker, WA. He founded Plantagenet Wines in 1974 and although retired, Tony still serves as chair of the company board. He served on wine industry bodies at regional, State and federal levels, the board of the Great Southern Development Commission and chaired the Great Southern Area Consultative Committee. He is currently on the board of the Albany UWA Foundation (vice chairman), and Mount Barker Community College Farm committee. He runs an aquaculture venture at Denbarker. Suzanne Seeley Suzanne works as Clinical Lead for the redevelopment of the new Albany Health Campus. Prior to this appointment, Suzanne was working as the Nurse Director for WA Community Health Services (WACHS) – Great Southern, moving to Albany after working in Broome as the Director of Nursing for six years. Suzanne has many years of nursing and hospital management experience and has worked in both the public and private health sectors as well as representing WACHS on the WA Palliative Care Advisory Committee. Suzanne is committed to working with the community and staff of at Albany Hospital to help develop a new facility which is well designed and has work processes which assist staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients. Anne Stafford Anne held a senior executive position at Central TAFE in Perth for eight years before marrying an Albany man in 2002, and taking early retirement to live in Albany. Since then she has chaired the board at Albany Worklink, been a member of the board at Parklands School, and been a volunteer tutor to an Afghani immigrant and to students at Lockyer school. Her qualifications are in anthropology and teaching. Suzanne Yewers Suzanne is the administration and training manager for Fletcher International WA which is Australia’s largest exporter of sheep/lamb meat and a textile processor. Suzanne is currently studying two Diplomas, one in TAE Training and Assessment and the other in Diploma of Sustainability. She is a volunteer for the Narrikup Red Cross Unit and Albany Community Radio, and loves sport – she is a paddler in the Denmark Dragon Boat Club. Natalie Dimmock Natalie was a Senior Associate with the HHG Legal Group and had previous experience as a lecturer with Curtin University, Great Southern TAFE and co-ordinator of Rainbow Coast Family Services in Albany. Her qualifications included Bachelors of Laws and Psychology with a Minor in Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies from Edith Cowan University. Natalie was also involved in community work with Bicycle Victoria as team leader and organiser of regular bicycle events around Australia. 10

Bruce Rudeforth Bruce joined Latro Lawyers in Albany as an associate in 2009. He grew up in Albany and was educated in Albany and Perth. As the youngest member of the Governing Council and a relatively recent university graduate, Bruce shares the outlook of young people and understands the challenges students face. He also keeps abreast of new technologies and their place in the training of tomorrow’s workforce. Simon Lyas Simon relocated with his family from Canberra to Denmark in February 2009 and was appointed executive officer of Regional Development Australia Great Southern two months later. In this position, he identifies the region’s development opportunities, which also allows him to anticipate industry’s needs for the future of the workforce. A former primary and high school teacher, Simon has a particular interest in education and training. He also brings extensive experience in government and public sector management to the Governing Council. Retired during 2010 Natalie Dimmock Owen Starling

Operational Structure

Governing Council Executive Managing Director Lidia Rozlapa Director Corporate Services Kevin O’Connor

Director Student Services Chris Jones

Director Training Services Sue Bennett-Ng

The institute reports to the Minister for Energy; Training and Workforce Development; Indigenous Affairs, The Hon. Peter Collier BA DipEd MLC.

Legislation The following legislation applies to the operation of the institute: State Auditor General Act, 2006 Building and Construction Industry Training Fund and Levy College Act, 1990 Corruption and Crime Commission Act, 2003 Curriculum Council Act, 1997 Disability Services Act, 1993 Education Service Providers (Full Fee Overseas Students) Registration Act, 1991 Electronic Transactions Act, 2003 Equal Opportunity Act, 1984 Financial Management Act, 2006 Freedom of Information Act, 1992 Industrial Relations Act, 1979 Industrial Training Act, 1975 Library Board of Western Australia Act, 1951 Liquor Control Act, 1988 Minimum Conditions of Employment Act, 1993 Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1984 Public Interest Disclosure Act, 2003 Public Sector Management Act, 1994 School Education Act, 1999 State Records Act, 2000 State Superannuation Act, 2000 State Supply Commission Act, 1991 Vocational Education and Training Act, 1996 Workers Compensation and Injury Management Act, 1981 Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act, 2004 Commonwealth Copyright Act, 1968 Education Services for Overseas Students Act, 2000 Education Services for Overseas Students (Registration Charges) Act, 1997 Trade Practices Act, 1974 Training Guarantee (Administration) Act, 1990 Fair Work Act 2009 12

Performance Management Framework The institute has a strategic plan with strategies aligned to the Training WA outcomes. These strategies will result in: • A skilled workforce • A contemporary apprenticeship and traineeship system • Individual participation in training • Support for regional communities • A vibrant and diverse training market • Training system capability and capacity. The institute has developed and assessed strategic risk based on these outcomes and also linked these to the institute’s business plan. In addition, the institute analyses monthly performance against outcomes specified in the Managing Director’s performance agreement, delivery and performance agreement and institute business plan. These indicators are: (legend: DPA = Delivery Performance Agreement; MD = MD’s performance Agreement and Assessment; OPM refers to operational performance measures)

Item Employment-based training

Measurement type Source TRS commencements and DPA, MD SCH, numbers in training

Aboriginal training Aboriginal Certificate III+ Disability Certificate IV and above Diploma and above 15-19 20-24 Recognition of Prior Learning Responsiveness to training initiatives (eg Skills Formation Taskforce initiatives and flexible and responsive delivery and assessment) Skill shortage delivery

Course enrolments Course enrolments Course enrolments Course enrolments Increase in activity Course enrolments Course enrolments SCH, unit enrolments

MD DPA, OPM DPA DPA MD DPA DPA MD

Lecturing staff trained in new ways of working

SCH

MD, DPA

Item Address recommendations of the Office of the Auditor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2008 Report Aboriginal School Based traineeships Continued development of school, TAFE and university pathways, particularly at higher qualification levels Aboriginal higher completions at higher levels Repeat Business Proportion of Regional Delivery %15-19 in Cert III+ qualifications Delivery Satisfaction Module Load Completion Rates(Profile) Module Load Completion Rates (ATSI) Module Load Completion Rates(Tender) Achievement of College Profile (separated for EBT, SSI, GI) Invalid Module Enrolment rate International Activity Proportion of staff who have completed the Certificate IV Training and Assessment

Measurement type Decrease attrition (SCH)

Source MD

Student numbers

SCH, student numbers

Module Load Completion Rate

% pre-existing clients % SCH

OPM OPM

% SCH

OPM

% satisfaction from surveys Module Load Completion Rate Module Load Completion Rate

OPM OPM OPM

Module Load Completion Rate % achieved

OPM

Invalid Enrolment rate

DPA, OPM

SCH % of staff

OPM OPM

DPA, OPM

In addition, the institute has a risk management system which ensures that critical success factors for key activities are defined and risk assessed accordingly.

Section 2 Agency Performance Established in 1974, Great Southern Institute of Technology is the region’s largest training provider, covering an area of 40,500 square kilometres. The institute’s capacity for training stretches right across the region with more than 10 sites, including four major campuses. The primary campus is located in Albany, with additional campuses in Denmark, Mount Barker and Katanning. All hinterland campuses offer a broad range of qualifications, as well as professional and skills development courses to suit local community and business needs. Each year, more than 350 nationally accredited qualifications are offered, from Certificate to Advanced Diploma level, and university pathways. The institute’s student population exceeds 6300, with student numbers steadily increasing over recent years. Great Southern Institute of Technology qualifications are structured within six key delivery areas: • Business and Creative Industries. • Health Sciences and Community Services • Trades and Allied Industries • The Environment and Primary Industries • Communication and The Arts • Skills Development Centre. Alternative study options are made available through online or paper-based external courses; delivery and assessment in the workplace; Recognition of Prior Learning and through a blended delivery approach offering convenience and flexibility. The institute manages and delivers approximately 1.15 million Student Curriculum Hours (SCH) throughout Western Australia. These hours are spread over programs won under competitive tendering arrangements, Western Australian Training and Workforce Development profile-funded programs, traineeships and apprenticeships, Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS), and auspicing programs. Great Southern Institute of Technology provides vocational education and training products within the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF), consisting of training packages and courses that are accredited with the Training Accreditation Council (TAC). The institute offers a range of qualifications from Certificate to Advanced Diploma, university pathways and customised fee-for-service training. A Customer Service Centre operates at the Albany campus which amalgamates all student services into one centralised and easily accessible facility. Student services include: • Well-equipped, modern facilities

• Accommodation services

• Professional career guidance

• External delivery centre

• Skills recognition/Recognition of Prior Learning

• Free internet and email access

• Disability Liaison Officer

• Free counselling service

• Library Resource Centre • Student café

• Career and employment services • Literacy and numeracy support for student success.

• Student recreation area 15

Additional Services Great Southern Institute of Technology also offers a wide range of specialised services including: • Workforce development

• Corporate training

• Workplace training and assessment

• Industry consultancy

• Apprenticeships and traineeships

• Bachelor of Science (Nursing) through Curtin University.

• Risk management Student Profile 2010 Total student numbers = 6372 46% female students 54% male students

8% of students are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin 7% of students have reported a disability Median Age = 35 Age

% 33.9 38.9 27.2

Delivery Level Certificate I Certificate II Certificate III Certificate IV Diploma and Above

% 15 20 35 19 11

15-24 25-45 46+

Directorate Reports Corporate Services Directorate Role and Function The Corporate Services Directorate provides institute-wide support in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Facilities and Services, Capital works, Information Technology, Records Management and Business Systems. Achievements All outcomes have been achieved for this directorate. The following represents some of the more significant achievements. Capital and Minor Works Completion and handover of The Environment and Primary Industries buildings on Anson Road have provided the institute with updated facilities for wool classing and aquaculture, a science laboratory, three new classrooms and accommodation for lecturers and administration staff. This construction project was achieved at a final cost of $3.1 million, $2.4 million of which was provided under the Training Infrastructure Investment for Tomorrow (TIIFT) Fund and the balance out of institute reserves. Funding of $2 million provided by the Better TAFE Facilities (BTF) program was fully expended on maintenance and minor works. The major items at the Albany Campus were reroofing D Block, upgrading roads, car parks and paths and a new boiler for D Block. A new demountable class room was delivered to the Denmark Campus. Information and Communication Technology The institute has established a wireless network across the Albany campus. Initially this network will allow staff to use wireless-enabled equipment to access online systems and services where network cabling does not exist. With future enhancements it will allow students and guests to access online services using their own devices in a secure manner. When completed, a core network and edge switch upgrades will provide capacity to deliver higher network speeds to the desktop. A â&#x20AC;&#x153;warmâ&#x20AC;? disaster recovery site has been established in the new Environment and Primary Industries building on Anson road. This new site houses server and storage systems that replicate those currently being used in the production environment which provides strong business continuity and disaster recovery capability. Human Resources This section was instrumental in planning, managing and implementing the recommendations for organisational change set out in the Functional Review that was carried out in the first half of the year and subsequently endorsed by the institute Executive and Governing Council. 17

The institute developed an Occupational Health and Safety Framework that sets out priorities and an 18-month action plan. Along with a significant commitment of resources, this framework demonstrates the instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s determination to provide a safe and healthy working and learning environment to our staff and students. In 2010, the institute trialled a three-day Professional and Career Development event at the Albany Campus. This highly successful event ensured all staff have access to professional and career development as well as providing an opportunity for staff to network and share experiences. Human Resources staff finalised the customisation of six online modules dealing with accountable and ethical decision making and rolled them out to all staff. This training is in response to Government Policy and is aimed at increasing staff understanding of the importance of acting ethically in all facets of their working lives as well as providing them with practical advice on dealing with conflicts of interest. Business Systems The institute is working on developing enhancements to the lecturer portal to allow electronic management of training issues such as attendance and student progress. The institute enabled selected students to enrol online or electronically for the first time in Semester 1, 2011. The institute is working towards introducing the student portal which will give students online access to a range of resources including GSLive, a Microsoft product that utilises cloud technology to give students an email address, 40GB of file storage and free access to Microsoft software. Records Management The institute has upgraded its electronic record keeping system to Trim Context which will enable it to electronically manage records as they enter or leave the institute.

Student Services Directorate Role and Function The Student Services Directorate is responsible for: • Aboriginal program delivery • Institute communications • Regional campus administration • Student and customer services. Functions of the directorate encompass: • Management of the Disability Access and Inclusion Plan • Management of the Duty of Care for Minors Policy • Management of Katanyiny Noongar Moort Aboriginal training strategy • Coordination of Institute and community events including the awards night and careers expo • Negotiating articulation agreements between the Institute and universities • Marketing of the Institute’s qualifications and programs • Provision of advice to Corporate Executive on economic trends and policies impacting on delivery of VET in the Great Southern region. Main Achievements Promotion of institute activities has been enhanced through the monthly production of the Great Southern Gazette (an ‘e-zine’). The institute has been piloting the development of a publications website using new ‘flipping book’ technology. In 2010 all course brochures were converted to this easy-toread electronic format. Increasing access to institute publications by providing them in an electronic format will reduce publishing costs, ensure the currency of publications is maintained, and improve regional access to information. The Disability Action and Inclusion Plan Implementation Plan has been updated to reflect institute priorities for 2010-2011. Better TAFE Facilities funding was used to improve access for people with disabilities and funds were used for car parking, signage, tactile ground surface indicators and automatic doors. The institute continues to work collaboratively with community agencies to support the inclusion of people with disabilities including the ‘Around the Garden’ project with the Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre. The institute was the 2010 State winner in the education and training section of the Disability Service Commission’s ‘Count Me In’ awards. Key community events delivered in 2010 included the institute Awards Night and the Careers Expo. The expo was well attended with 850 students attending from 10 government and non-government schools. The Great Southern Institute of Technology continued to develop articulation agreements with universities. The institute also formalised arrangements with several universities to 19

ensure VETiS students undertaking a combined WACE Certificate IV pathway in Year 11 and12 would meet minimum entry requirements for undergraduate degrees. These agreements encourage students to consider VET qualifications as a pathway to higher-level qualifications, and contribute to institute strategies that align to the recommendations of the Bradley Review into Higher Education. This directorate is responsible for the management and administration of the institute’s three regional campuses, and delivery at other regional centres including the Community Resource Centres. In 2010 a purpose-built demountable was purchased for the Denmark campus. This additional building will relieve the pressure on existing classrooms and provide additional office space. In 2010 the Great Southern Institute continued to work in partnership with the Aboriginal community, schools and other service providers to secure employment outcomes for Aboriginal students enrolled with the institute. The institute delivered a highly successful Aboriginal School Based Traineeship in partnership with SkillHire Group Training. The program was based around an experiential career planning program (TryTech) which exposed Year 10 students to hands-on projects across the full gamut of trade areas offered by the institute. Key Challenges The restructure of the institute in 2010 resulted in the creation of a new directorate of Student Services. This directorate assumed responsibility for functions that were previously managed by the directorates of Research and Planning, and Performance and Review. A series of workshops were conducted, facilitated both internally and externally, to support staff in the process of change management, and the directorate enters 2011 with a clear focus on the delivery of services to enhance student experience at the institute. The Year Ahead In 2010 the directorate will focus on improving the delivery of information to current and future students. Strategies to achieve this will include: • Improving career planning strategies through the use of individual pathway plans for young people • Completing the process of converting paper based documents into an ‘e-book’ format • Providing facilities in the customer service areas of the Institute to improve access to information. The directorate will continue to develop and support programs delivering outcomes for Aboriginal people, and in particular focus on delivering mentor and tutoring support to improve student outcomes in mainstream VET qualifications.

Training Services Directorate Role and Function The Training Services directorate is responsible for the delivery and outcomes of the six training portfolios of the institute, the Library Resource Centre and the support of academic excellence through three principal lecturers. Functions of the directorate encompass: • Quality assurance and continuous improvement of delivery and student outcomes • Monitoring and adjusting the institute profile • Allocating extensive resources to the currency of qualifications and higher qualifications for lecturing staff to ensure academic excellence for the institute • Supporting online inititatives and the development of learning resources through the Academic Board. Main Achievements The directorate achieved 100% of the planned profile through managed relationships with industry, employers and the regional community. The directorate worked to support the strategic intent of Training WA, the institute’s Strategic Plan, and the Workforce Development Plan. An inaugural three-day Professional and Career Development event was held in 2010 to support administrative and academic staff in meeting the objectives embodied in these plans. A comprehensive program supported the innovation and new ministerial directions underpinning the rebadging of the institute. Under the banner of ‘Invention/Reinvention’, more than 200 staff participated over three days of professional and personal development, building the institute community and refocussing activity and skills to meet new challenges. Following the restructure in June 2010, the Principal Lecturer focus was reviewed to ensure pedagogical knowledge, mentoring and academic excellence supported the delivery effort. The Year Ahead Training for students will continue to be provided in flexible methodologies – in particular online – and students will access resources and course work via institute-wide platforms such as Moodle. To support the move to electronic media, a considerable part of the professional and career development budget of this directorate is designated for the upskilling and familiarisation of our academic staff required to support the new technologies and approach. The specific institute goals for 2011 are to increase the use of electronic modes to replace paper usage and to encourage and support academic staff to achieve higher qualifications. Seventeen lecturers have enrolled for 2011 with Charles Sturt University.

Business and Creative Industries Role and function To provide training for individuals and workforce development in the following areas: • Accounting

• Design

• Administration

• Management

• Business

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Information Technology

• Project Management.

• Media Key Challenges Sourcing and developing resources and finding suitably skilled staff have been major challenges, particularly moving forward to the delivery of public sector and local government qualifications. In order to meet community and industry needs it has been necessary to restructure regional delivery classes, and training delivery by contractors has been reviewed to focus on achievement of completions. Main Achievements Management training with the Forest Products Commission was completed, with approximately 70 individuals receiving training or qualifications as a result of assessments carried out throughout 2010. As part of the portfolio’s commitment to develop and maintain partnerships with other agencies, it has also delivered training to the City of Albany, the Water Corporation and the Health Department. Preparations were carried out for the E-Finance Learning Community project which started in February 2011, under which external students will move to a supported online training environment. Auspicing with the region’s high schools was implemented, with Certificate I in Business, Certificate II in Business and Certificate II in Creative Industries delivered at regional high schools. Skills development of institute staff was augmented by the production of e-learning tools and adaptation of resources in an online format. Delivery of 100 per cent SCH was achieved in the following areas: • Financial Services – Albany • Business – Albany • Business – External • Media – Albany • Prison delivery.

The Year Ahead Expanding delivery into new areas, growing the RPL market, increasing delivery in management training and growing the online market in a move away from external delivery will be priorities in 2011. Staff will be recruited to support delivery in Finance, Management and Government. To improve retention, participation and outcomes in training for young people, a trial intake of 12 students will be used to develop the model for a school-based traineeship for government agencies. Also, auspicing will be expanded to include more high schools throughout the regions. Course areas with extended online components for 2011 will be: • Media

• Local Government

• IT

• Government

• Finance

• Project Management

• Business

• Occupational Health and Safety.

Communication and The Arts Role and function Following an organisational restructure, a new portfolio was created. Great Southern Institute of Technology’s Communication and The Arts portfolio offers a variety of courses for students at all levels. Experienced lecturers, excellent facilities and modern resources ensure a contemporary, supportive training environment. Courses provide a platform for opportunities in the following areas: • Music

• Training and Assessment

• Art

• Access and participation courses

• Arts Administration

• Vocational Education and Training in Schools

• Language, Literacy and Numeracy programs • Languages

• External Studies • Prison Delivery.

• Work Education Key Challenges Finding experienced staff – particularly in the areas of Training and Assessment and English as a Second Language at regional centres – has been an ongoing challenge during the year. The portfolio has a large number of staff who do not hold the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or equivalent), which puts pressure on current staff involved in direct supervision. A targeted strategy is being developed at the institute to upgrade the skills of all lecturers to achieve this qualification. The portfolio’s recent creation has brought other challenges, including the identifying of demographics in order to correctly target advertising and marketing, and the sourcing and developing of resources. 23

With the relocation of the Environment and Primary Industries portfolio to a new purposebuilt facility, Communication and The Arts moved into the space it vacated. Main Achievements The sixth annual Lower Great Southern Noongar Art Exhibition at Kendenup Lodge ran for four weeks in July and August. Mount Barker Visual Arts students contributed to the exhibition, which is a major event on the students’ art calendar. Students from regional art classes and the Mount Barker Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art classes exhibited their work. A resource CD for Certificate in Spoken and Written English students was developed. Speakers recount in the past simple tense stories that focus on the interest of students, such as their workplace needs, personal interests and real life experiences. It was created for students to listen to in their own time to bolster their learning. The Year Ahead A major art exhibition will be held in November 2011, showcasing students’ painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, digital media and music. External students will have access to Training and Education (TAE) as an online product, and external studies will be disseminated to the delivery portfolios. In Mount Barker, a photography program for Aboriginal people will be launched with funding from a Country Arts Network WA grant for $10,000. The Language, Literacy and Numeracy program which has been very successful in Albany will be delivered in Katanning. An Underpinning Skills for Industry Qualifications (USIQ) program will be implemented, and a series of brochures and ‘lunchbox’ training sessions for staff organised to facilitate this. To increase prison delivery, the portfolio will strengthen partnership arrangements with the Department of Corrective Services. The portfolio aims to develop Arts Administration as online delivery and decrease the number of staff requiring supervision. The Environment and Primary Industries Role and Function To provide training for individuals and workforce development in the following areas: • Winemaking • Agriculture • Forestry

• Shearing

• Conservation and Land Management

• Shedhanding

• Horticulture

• Wool Classing

• Organic Horticulture

• Wool Handling

• Aquaculture

• Tourism.

• Viticulture 24

Key Challenges Regional expansion of the wool harvesting area proved to be the key challenge for the section given the current agricultural economic climate. This is expected to also be a major challenge in 2011. Development of course delivery at our major regional campuses of Katanning and Denmark proved to be a high-level challenge given the low populations. Resource management across all campuses has been a significant challenge this year. Main Achievements The section achieved its whole-of-year profile target figures, which included a high number of RPL applications successfully actioned. The bulk of the applications were in the forestry and conservation and land management study areas. The May addendum saw the section apply for an additional 150,000 student curriculum hours from the department. The section operated with three business MOUs in place, all of which resulted in producing additional profile and tender student curriculum hours. These MOUs were with the Forest Products Commission, the Forest Training Centre and the Southern Aboriginal Corporation, the last two of which were new for 2010 and will flow into the 2011 academic year. A tender with ForestWorks to formalise qualifications through RPL has resulted in 49 workers being signed up – the MOU with the Forest Training Centre works towards achieving this aim. This tender is funded by the Federal Government’s Productivity Places program. Tenders The section was granted two tenders from the Department of Training and Workforce Development for the delivery of shearing and shedhand training throughout Western Australia. This equated to an additional 28,000 student curriculum hours. For the professional coaching of shearers and woolhandlers in the industry, the section was awarded an Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) tender. A CoastCare tender was implemented to restore the four-wheel drive track at Dunsky’s Beach in the West Cape Howe National Park. To deliver RPL qualifications to 20 dairy workers in the State’s south-west, the section signed a tender with Western Dairy. This will flow through into 2011. A tender was also signed between Western Dairy and the section to formalise qualifications through RPL to 20 existing workers in the dairy industry in the southwest. This tender will go into the 2011 academic year and is aimed at formally qualifying workers in the Certificate III to Diploma level. At the end of the year, 10 workers had been assessed. And finally, two Competitive Allocation Tendering (CAT) tenders were awarded to the section to be delivered at Pardellup Prison. These tenders are of a wool harvesting nature and will integrate with the prison farm’s shearing operations. New business The institute signed an Alliance Charter with the National Centre for Dairy Education 25

Australia (NCDEA) through Dairy Australia. This alliance makes the institute the preferred provider for dairy education and training in Western Australia. To date this agreement has given us profile, traineeship and short course student contact hours. The NCDEA has provided our staff with professional development and resources in order to meet the needs of this industry. New profile courses on offer through the section in 2010 included Laboratory Skills and Events Management. The section has had strong enquiries from potential customers for 2011 delivery. Capital Works Anson Road At the end of 2010, the section moved into its new facility in Anson Road, thereby joining the horticulture and conservation and land management sections. This has ended the split campus operation of the section as the Mercer Road annexe is also being made redundant. This has resulted in a very well designed teaching and learning facility. The Year Ahead Settling in to the purpose-built facility will be a priority for staff in the early part of 2011. Ongoing work with the Forest Products Commission will largely hinge on the wellbeing of that organisation. New business will be developed in the industry areas of waste management and animal care and there will be further exploration of the dairy industry (delivery of short commercial courses). Higher-level courses across all current and future study areas will also be developed. The section will host Integrated Tree Cropping (ITC) and key industry stakeholder meetings for the Great Southern focus area. Online delivery across the wool harvesting and horticultural/land management areas will be expanded, and further development work on industry workplace assessment, including Recognition of Prior Learning, will be carried out across all study areas. Health Sciences and Community Services Role and Function To provide training for individuals and workforce development in the following areas: • Children’s Services

• Nursing

• Education Support

• Allied Health

• Community Services

• Massage.

• Dental Key Challenges A deregulated training market, especially in online training, created a challenge in a ‘thin’ market. However, employment-based training has increased in this portfolio. Provision of school-based traineeships and other programs for school students within 26

the timelines and rigidity of the Department of Education’s grid timetables has been a challenge. Main Achievements With the reopening of the Ravensthorpe mine and the consequent need for child care services, Certificates (Certificate III and above) in Children’s Services were delivered. Certificate IV in Leisure and Health was developed to attract workers in the aged care industry, and staff worked with the GSEDC To develop an application for Certificate III level school-based traineeships for the health and community services industries. A program was set up linking Great Southern Institute of Technology’s Diploma of Community Services Work to Edith Cowan University’s Bachelor of Social Work. This will enable the institute’s diploma students to enrol in an ECU Bachelor of Social Work program simultaneously. Students gain support in their transition to university and receive one year full-time equivalent credit towards a social work degree. This may raise the numbers in the diploma course as there are few employment opportunities for those with only a diploma but high demand for those with a degree. In the nursing section, a Westone project was completed successfully and three units are now available in an online mode. The institute organised and hosted a nursing industry reference group to share results of a 2009 industry survey. Project days were organised with Aboriginal students of North Albany Senior High School in the Strong Young Women program. Recognition of Prior Learning was offered from Certificate IV in Enrolled Nursing to the Diploma in Enrolled Nursing. Certificates III and IV in Education Support and Certificate III to Advanced Diploma of Child Care were delivered, and included skills gap training. The delivery of Certificate III in Child Protection was also established. The Year Ahead As a standard component of face-to-face delivery, most rooms will be provided with the resources to use online and/or animated resources. Electronic media will be used for support materials. Students with insufficient Internet access will be able to access the internet from the Library Resource Centre and have resources made available on on USB drives. Programs previously offered under a paper-based External Studies delivery mode will now be available under flexible delivery mode with materials provided on USB drives. Students will have the option of printing materials or accessing them in electronic format. Electronic submission of assignments and greater access to lecturers will enhance delivery. As a consequence of meeting with industry,the nursing section will deliver units of competency specifically related to medications. “Medication Competency” is a requirement of the Nurses’ Board. Certificate III in Aged Care and Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance will be offered in Katanning with some generic units being offered concurrently. 27

In the Children’s Services and Education Support sectors, lecturers will be providing workshops and face-to-face support for high level students in the regional towns and centres and delivery of Community Services qualifications will be supported by face-toface workshops as far afield as Esperance. Trades and Allied Industries Role and Function The main role of this portfolio is to provide training that supports on-the-job delivery for trainees and apprentices. In 2010, the Trades portfolio again delivered a mix of both profile and tender products. The makeup of students is from Year 10 in ‘have-a-go’ programs such as Try Tech through to Diploma of Builders Registration. The Apprenticeship Support Unit also forms part of the trades portfolio, although this section has a whole-of-institute support function. An Industry Training Consultant was appointed to this position to support the timely management of apprenticeship contracts and respond to changes in Section 7 of the VET Act 1996. The portfolio provides training for individuals and workforce development in the following • Electrotechnology • Cabinetmaking • Carpentry and Joinery

• Residential Drafting

• Metal Fabrication

• Clothing and Textiles

• Plumbing and Gasfitting

• Beauty Therapy and Hairdressing

• Automotive

• Hospitality.

• Civil Construction areas: Key Challenges Sourcing and developing resources and finding suitably qualified staff in boom conditions have been major challenges. Maintaining current industry facilities, skills and equipment is a continual challenge for the portfolio. Main Achievements This year the Trades portfolio has delivered seven tenders, both delivery based and product development based. The portfolio has also delivered more than 100 per cent of its profile allocation and remained on budget for the year. Tenders Delivery based: • Industrial skills – NEET (Automotive) • Automotive – NEET • Try Tech Aboriginal Youth Trade Training Katanning and Albany incorporating Try a 28

Trade funded by Construction Industry Training Fund (CITF) • Certificate I in Hospitality – Disabilities access, winner of Disability Services Commission Award for Education and Training. Development based: • Flexible delivery framework innovation tender – Hairdressing together with Regional based tender for online resource development. This involved Hairdressing Lecturer Jodi Remaj and technical adviser Rod Connell • Westone resource development tender, for two units for Diploma of Builders Registration. This involved Carpentry and Joinery Lecturer Brad Eastough. Awards Two plumbing apprentices from this institute won first and third place in the State Plumbing Registration Board competition. Both apprentices are employed by Active Plumbing in Albany. The Certificate I in Hospitality course for students with a disability was a winner of the Disability Services Commission Count Me In Award in the Education and Training division. The success of this program can be attributed to Disability Liaison Officer Wendy Macliver, Hospitality Lecturer Andrea Gallagher and Alison Teede, proprietor of the Vancouver Café in Albany. The year Ahead Maintenance projects planned for 2011 include refurbishment of the hospitality lecturers’ office and technicians’ area, painting of the trades office and beauty therapy room, repair of water damage in the trades office and levelling the floor in the metals area. In the restaurant, refurbishment to enable the Skills Development Centre to use it for course delivery, and soundproofing to comply with occupational safety and health requirements. In 2011, two new delivery tenders have been won for this portfolio – barista training at both Albany and Denmark campuses, and Certificate I in Hospitality for people with disabilities, which is supported by CAVVS. The Kickstart Pre-apprenticeship School Apprenticeship Link, Certificate II program will be delivered in the industry areas of Construction and Automotive. The program is in conjunction with the Apprenticeship and Traineeship Company (ATC) who will oversee the work placement component of this program. There are 34 students currently enrolled in this program, which will be delivered over three semesters. Skills Development Centre Role and Function The Skills Development Centre delivers an extensive range of short courses to individuals, government and corporate sectors. Courses can be customised to meet specific needs or chosen from the existing product range. In addition to these skills development programs, the Centre provides lifestyle course, consultancy services, workforce development options and international student recruitment and support services. 29

Key Challenges The main challenges faced in 2010 included: • Increasing competitiveness for skilled staff, particularly Worksafe assessors, as the mining and construction industries enter a new period of development • Remaining competitive with the private training sector for large contracts, in the context of public sector HR and IR restrictions • Retaining skilled staff. Main Achievements The Skills Development Centre continued to operate effectively in the competitive feefor-service market in 2010, with contracts for the delivery of training throughout Western Australia. With its continued focus on the delivery of high-risk licence training, the Centre is well positioned to reap the benefits of the next mining boom, the effects of which are already starting to be felt. It also successfully engaged in the competitive tendering environment in 2010, being awarded contracts for the delivery of training and development projects in the vicinity of $1.8 million. Our international student market was buoyant with full-time students spread across a range of disciplines including horticulture, community services, accounting, hospitality and nursing. Students come from Brazil, the UK, China, Malaysia and Africa. The full-time student group was complemented by study tour groups who visited the region to further their skills in agriculture and forestry. The Skills Development Centre continues to operate as the institute’s commercial arm, in addition to assisting the academic areas to engage in workforce development and innovation projects. The main achievements for 2010 are: • Fee-for-service training targets for 2010 were exceeded as the Skills Development Centre continued to increase business at a local, statewide and international level. Growth has again been boosted by the development of new products and a continuing emphasis on high-quality training for the corporate sector. • The institute attracted 26 full-time international students to study at the Albany campus. Students were drawn from many countries including Brazil, England, China, Malaysia and Africa, studying in a variety of disciplines. The institute also continued its engagement in study tour programs, hosting forestry students from Vietnam. • The Skills Development Centre continued to work with regional TrainingWA public sector institutes in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields and South-West regions to provide high-risk and OSH training. Programs were delivered under partnership arrangements in Kununurra, Karratha, Bunbury, Kalgoorlie and Esperance. • Being awarded competitively tendered contracts in the vicinity of $1.8 million for 2010/11 delivery.

The Year Ahead The year ahead will bring both challenges and opportunities. Opportunities will include: • New market development in the Ravensthorpe region. With the commissioning of Galaxy Resources and First Quantum Minerals mining operations, there are increased opportunities to develop high risk licensing and OSH markets closer to home • Increased market share in areas that have growth potential such as earthmoving training • Higher-quality communication systems (web page, database, Facebook) will enable us to reach wider audiences more effectively – freeing up staff to work on new market development. Challenges include: • Re-building international markets in the face of a 30 per cent anticipated decrease in full-time statewide onshore student demand in 2011. Strategies to develop alternative markets are already in train • Meeting the anticipated demands of the next mining boom. Library Resource Centre Role and Function The Library Resource Centre provides services, resources and facilities to support the education and professional development programs at Great Southern Institute of Technology. The library fosters a culture of life-long learning by providing students with the opportunity to develop skills they can take with them into the future. This includes exposure to new technologies and ways of accessing and using information, both physical and digital. Main Achievements The main achievements for the year included the provision of resources in a range of formats to support educational and professional development programs offered. Support services were provided to a broad range of students and staff, and classes to expand information-finding skills and online and digitally based learning were held throughout the year. Evening opening hours were also extended. Online research databases such as EBSCOHost and ProQuest were promoted for course delivery. An iTrolley of 15 laptop computers for classroom use and 10 netbook computers were provided and wireless Internet access was installed. Key Challenges Digital literacy and the ability to use information and communications technology is one of the key challenges facing students and staff throughout the institute. The level of technological change in the library and information industry is very high. 31

This is demonstrated in the automation of services, adoption of Internet connectivity for staff and students, the growth in use of digital technologies and the production of online resources and software in preference to traditional formats. Staff Training In order for the Library Resource Centre to continue to support the information and education needs of the institute community, it is essential staff continue to develop relevant and current IT skills. Staff must remain current with copyright compliance and resources, facilities and services to support the educational needs of a diverse clientele. The Year Ahead Identification of, and access, to the most current online resources is essential. A revamp of the library web page will facilitate this. Extensive promotion campaigns will ensure all staff and students are aware of the online resources available and how to access and use them, and of the support provided by library staff. The most current audio-visual and digital equipment will be provided to enable course delivery using pedagogically current methodologies such as smart board, graphics tablet and Moodle. Staff will be trained to provide and maintain all automated services, identify and use online information databases and support students and staff in the use of databases and software, as well as the broad range of digital equipment in the library. This will necessitate deployment of sufficient numbers of staff and reclassification of the position of Library Technician to reflect the changing skill level. Uncertainty about the impact of the economic recovery in the short, medium and long term requires the institute to be agile and responsive.

Significant Issues Affecting the Agency It should be noted that the rapidity of changes over the past 24 months has created an environment in which it is not possible to be certain about industry demand for provision of skills. Future complicating factors include the impact of the proposed resources tax and likely impact on small/medium resource companies; introduction of an ETS and/or carbon tax and the impact on activity in the natural resource management sector; unexpected drought conditions in the upper Great Southern leading to a downturn in business activity, etc. Economic indicators and labour market data for the region suggest that unemployment levels have stabilised, but that there is unlikely to be a sudden turnaround in the economic environment. The institute will continue to monitor regional economic performance through engagement in key community and economic forums, and through its network of industry reference groups. Re-opening of the nickel operation at Ravensthorpe in late 2010; development of the Lithium mine near Ravensthorpe; and construction associated with the magnetite mine at Southdown will â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;suckâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skilled labour from enterprises unable to match the wages and conditions in the resource sector and generate demand for skills training to backfill positions. 32

The residential housing sector is a major provider of apprentice training, and a resourceled economic recovery will no doubt continue the pattern of apprentices completing their training and then moving out of the region. The institute will be working with industry to develop training strategies to mitigate against the impact this will have on productivity. The consolidation of the timber industry as a result of restructuring of companies that went into receivership/liquidation is anticipated to generate demand for skilled harvester operators as well as sub-contractors who will need a range of OSH and Worksafe tickets. Current and future contributors to an increase in demand for tourism and hospitality training include establishment of Albany as a cruise ship destination, completion of the Munda Biddi long-distance bike path. Return to economic growth in WA will also lead to an increase in domestic tourism visits to the region. Demographic factors (the ageing of the population and the low socio-economic status of many regional families) are expected to drive regional demand for training associated with occupations in the service industries and in sectors such as health, community services, and education. In the current economic environment young people need to be given every opportunity at school to begin developing vocational skills to provide a future career path. The institute has made substantial investments in school career development programs in partnership with the ATC (explain) Group Training Organisation and Local Community Partnership and these will continue as a priority in 2011. Construction of School Trade Training Centres across the region will require planning for increased delivery of VET to school students, particularly if there is sustained growth in the resources/construction sector. The competitive labour market highlights the need to increase participation rates – Indigenous participation rates continue to lag behind those of the non-Indigenous labour force. A priority in 2011 will be the continuing development of strategies to increase participation. The institute has developed an Aboriginal Training Strategy (Kadadjiny Noongar Moort) to ensure that training promoted to the regional Aboriginal labour force is aligned to the priorities of the WA Government’s ‘Training WA’ strategy. This plan will capture the impacts of the economic downturn on the labour force and provide the base data necessary to implement training programs that align the Aboriginal labour force to opportunities in the labour market. Strategies will continue to be developed that have as their outcome the engagement of Aboriginal school students in structured VET qualification pathways, and in particular delivering units of competence that highlight the role of literacy and numeracy in VET. Industry has identified that more needs to be done to attract women into the traditional trades and the institute will continue to work with schools and employers to ensure that the current gender bias is addressed through career planning strategies such as TryTech. The Bradley Review is expected to lead to substantial changes in the way in which higher education is accessed and delivered. The 40:20 targets, combined with low SES in this region, are anticipated to lead to stronger partnerships between the institute and universities and generate growth in demand for higher-level VET qualifications across a number of occupations in the para-professions. The Australian Industry Group has recently highlighted that low levels of workplace literacy 33

and numeracy are affecting productivity. As the qualification profile of Great Southern residents indicates that the region has a disproportionate number of people who have not completed Year 12 or a Certificate III VET qualification, it is likely that workplaces in the region are being affected by these low levels of literacy and numeracy. This is anticipated to generate an increased demand for the delivery of literacy/numeracy training in the workplace. The planned construction of a new Mount Barker Campus as part of the Mount Barker ‘One Community One College’ concept has set as a priority a requirement for the institute to broaden the delivery profile in this significant local government area. Managing the institute’s workforce will continue to be a strategic priority. An unforeseen workforce benefit of the global financial crisis was that many older workers have delayed their retirement plans until their superannuation investments recover. A return to a more stable investment environment will lead to the institute losing skilled lecturers – particularly lecturers delivering in areas of skills shortage.

Section 4 Disclosures and Legal Compliance

Auditor General INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT To the Parliament of Western Australia GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Report on the Financial Statements I have audited the accounts and financial statements of the Great Southern Institute of Technology. The financial statements comprise the Statement of Financial Position as at 31 December 2010, the Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Changes in Equity and Statement of Cash Flows for the year then ended, and Notes comprising a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information. Governing Council’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements The Governing Council is responsible for keeping proper accounts, and the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Treasurer’s Instructions, and for such internal control as the Governing Council determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. Auditor’s Responsibility As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial statements based on my audit. The audit was conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those Standards require compliance with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and that the audit be planned and performed to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement. An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the Institute’s preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the Governing Council, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. I believe that the audit evidence obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for my audit opinion. Opinion In my opinion, the financial statements are based on proper accounts and present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Great Southern Institute of Technology at 31 December 2010 and its financial performance and cash flows for the year then ended. They are in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Treasurer’s Instructions. Page 1 of 2 th

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Great Southern Institute of Technology Report on Controls I have audited the controls exercised by the Great Southern Institute of Technology. The Governing Council is responsible for ensuring that adequate control is maintained over the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of public and other property, and the incurring of liabilities in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions, and other relevant written law. As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the controls exercised by the Governing Council based on my audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Opinion In my opinion, the controls exercised by the Great Southern Institute of Technology are sufficiently adequate to provide reasonable assurance that the receipt, expenditure and investment of money, the acquisition and disposal of property, and the incurring of liabilities have been in accordance with legislative provisions. Report on the Key Performance Indicators I have audited the key performance indicators of the Great Southern Institute of Technology. The Governing Council is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the key performance indicators in accordance with the Financial Management Act 2006 and the Treasurer’s Instructions. As required by the Auditor General Act 2006, my responsibility is to express an opinion on the key performance indicators based on my audit conducted in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Opinion In my opinion, the key performance indicators of the Great Southern Institute of Technology are relevant and appropriate to assist users to assess the Institute’s performance and fairly represent indicated performance for the year ended 31 December 2010. Independence In conducting this audit, I have complied with the independence requirements of the Auditor General Act 2006 and the Australian Auditing Standards, and other relevant ethical requirements.

COLIN MURPHY AUDITOR GENERAL 15 March 2011

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Section 3 Financial Statements Great Southern Institute of Technology STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

2010

2009

Notes COST OF SERVICES Expenses Employee benefits expense Supplies and services Depreciation and amortisation expense Grants and subsidies Cost of sales

7 8 9 10 15

Loss on disposal of non-current assets

Other expenses Total cost of services

1,046,677 23,201,621

949,600 20,547,179

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

1,688,176 1,407,265 153,992 558,129 362,398 370,966 356,194 4,897,120

1,408,897 1,454,105 255,057 547,149 2,511,419 250,121 196,951 6,623,699

Income Revenue Fee for service Student fees and charges Ancillary trading Sales Commonwealth grants and contributions Interest revenue Other revenue Total revenue Gains Gain on disposal of non-current assets

Total gains Total income other than income from State Government NET COST OF SERVICES INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT Service appropriation Resources received free of charge Total income from State Government

15,033,292 6,064,862 731,452 16,766 308,572 -

19,672

5,375

4,902,495

6,623,699

(18,299,125)

(13,923,480)

18,288,671 254,456 18,543,127

15,348,136 658,515 16,006,651

244,001

2,083,171

SURPLUS/(DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Changes in asset revaluation surplus Gains/(losses) recognised directly in equity Total other comprehensive income

(1,424,347) (1,424,347)

TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME/(DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD

(1,180,346)

The Statement of Comprehensive Income should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

13,609,206 4,805,024 758,627 8,058 396,992

(1,709,938) (1,709,938) 373,233

Great Southern Institute of Technology STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2010 Notes ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash and cash equivalents Inventories Receivables Other current assets Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Property, plant and equipment Restricted cash and cash equivalents Total Non-Current Assets

5,000,822 2,345,557 51,800 393,705 55,286 7,847,170

25 21

25,076,364 25,076,364

25,236,229 192,000 25,428,229

32,493,620

33,275,399

696,809 1,907,865 57,827

545,803 1,618,540 99,515

2,662,502

2,263,858

644,905 644,905

659,593 659,593

3,307,407

2,923,451

29,186,212

30,351,948

2,524,017 8,651,441 18,010,754

2,509,407 10,075,788 17,766,753

29,186,212

30,351,948

27 28 29

TOTAL LIABILITIES NET ASSETS EQUITY Contributed equity Reserves Accumulated surplus/(deficit)

5,913,047 826,969 52,912 562,124 62,204 7,417,255

Total Current Liabilities Non-Current Liabilities Provisions Total Non-Current Liabilities

2009

21 31,36 22 23 24

TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables Provisions Other current liabilities

2010

TOTAL EQUITY

The Statement of Financial Position should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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Great Southern Institute of Technology STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

Contributed Equity

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 Notes

Balance at 1 January 2009

Changes in accounting policy or correction of prior period errors Restated balance at 1 January 2009

$ 2,509,407 2,509,407

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transaction with owners in their capacity as owners Capital appropriations Other contribution by owners Distribution to owners Total

Accumulated Reserves

$ 11,785,726 -

Surplus / (Deficit)

$ 15,683,582 -

Total Equity

$ 29,978,715 -

11,785,726

15,683,582

29,978,715

(1,709,938)

2,083,171

373,233

Balance at 31 December 2009

2,509,407

10,075,788

17,766,753

30,351,948

Balance at 1 January 2010

2,509,407

10,075,788

17,766,753

30,351,948

Total comprehensive income for the year

Transaction with owners in their capacity as owners Capital appropriations Other contribution by owners Distribution to owners Total Balance at 31 December 2010

14,610 14,610 2,524,017

(1,424,347) 8,651,441

The Statement of Changes in Equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

Statement of Changes in Equity 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:06 PM

244,001 18,010,754

(1,180,346) 14,610 14,610 29,186,212

Great Southern Institute of Technology STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 Notes

2010

2009

CASH FLOWS FROM STATE GOVERNMENT Service appropriation - Department of Training and Workforce Development

17,074,304

14,268,405

17,074,304

14,268,405

Capital appropriation - Department of Training and Workforce Development Royalties for Regions Fund Net cash provided by State Government Utilised as follows: CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Payments (13,450,957)

(12,099,054)

Supplies and services

(5,759,647)

(4,121,310)

Grants and subsidies

(16,766)

(8,058)

(798,799)

(494,806)

(308,572)

(396,992)

(1,025,671)

(948,348)

Employee benefits

GST payments on purchases Cost of good sold Other payments

Receipts

Fee for service

1,630,496

1,394,861

Student fees and charges

1,417,020

1,415,729

Ancillary trading

153,992

255,057

Commonwealth grants and contributions

274,692

2,511,419

Interest received

323,366

382,683

GST receipts on sales

176,133

223,018

GST receipts from taxation authority

622,666

271,788

Sale of goods

557,017

545,776

Other receipts

308,313

Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

(15,896,717)

178,471 (10,889,766)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 11,000

Proceeds from sale of non-current physical assets

112,418

Purchase of non-current physical assets

(1,986,950)

(839,790)

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

(1,975,950)

(727,372)

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

(798,363)

Cash and cash equivalents at begining of period

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

2,651,267

7,538,379

4,887,112

6,740,016

7,538,379

The Statement of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

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GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 1

Australian equivalents to International Financial Reporting Standards (a) General The College's financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2010 have been prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards. The term 'Australian Accounting Standards' refers to Standards and Interpretations issued by the Australian Accounting Standard Board (AASB). The College has adopted any applicable, new and revised Australian Accounting Standards from their operative dates. (b) Early adoption of standards The College cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard unless specifically permitted by Treasurer's Instruction (TI) 1101 'Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements'. No Australian Accounting Standards that have been issued or amended but are not yet effective have been early adopted by the College for the annual reporting period ended 31 December 2010.

Summary of significant accounting policies The following accounting policies have been adopted in the preparation of these financial statements. Unless otherwise stated, these policies are consistent with those adopted in the previous year. (a) General statement The financial statements constitute a general purpose financial statement which has been prepared in accordance with the Australian Accounting Standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the AASB as applied by the TIs. Several of these are modified by the TIs to vary application, disclosure, format and wording. The Financial Management Act and the TIs are legislative provisions governing the preparation of financial statements and take precedence over the Accounting Standards, the Framework, Statements of Accounting Concepts and other authoritative pronouncements of the AASB. Where modification is required and has a material or significant financial effect upon the reported results, details of that modification and the resulting financial effect are disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. (b) Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting using the historical cost convention, except for land, buildings and infrastructure which have been measured at fair value. The accounting policies adopted in the preparation of the financial statements have been consistently applied throughout all periods presented unless otherwise stated. The financial statements are presented in Australian dollars ($). The judgements that have been made in the process of applying the College’s accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the amounts recognised in the financial statements are disclosed at note 4 ‘Judgements made by management in applying accounting policies’. The key assumptions made concerning the future, and other key sources of estimation uncertainty at the end of the reporting period that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year, are disclosed at note 5 ‘Key sources of estimation uncertainty’. (c) Reporting entity The reporting entity comprises the College and entities listed at note 39 ‘Related bodies’. (d) Contributed equity AASB Interpretation 1038 ‘Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned Public Sector Entities’ requires transfers, in the nature of equity contribution other than as a result of restructure of administrative arrangements, to be designated by the Government (the owner) as contributions by owners (at the time of, or prior to, transfer) before such transfers can be recognised as equity contributions. Capital appropriations are designated as contributions by owners per TI 955 'Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities' and have been credited directly to Contributed Equity. The transfer of net assets to/from other agencies, other than as a result of a restructure of administrative arrangements, are designated as contributions by/ distributions to owners to where the transfers are non-discretionary and non-reciprocal. See note 30 'Equity'.

(e) Income Revenue recognition Revenue is measured at the fair value of consideration received or receivable. The majority of operating revenue of the College represents revenue earned from student fees and charges, fee for service, ancillary services, trading activities and Commonwealth grants and contributions.

GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 Sale of goods Revenue is recognised from the sale of goods and disposal of other assets when the significant risks and rewards of ownership control transfer to the purchaser and can be measured reliably. Provision of services Revenue is recognised on delivery of the service to the client or by reference to the stage of completion of the transaction. Interest Revenue is recognised as the interest accrues. The effective interest method which is the rate that exactly discounts estimated future cash receipts through the expected life of the financial asset to the net carrying amount of the financial asset, is used where applicable. Grants, donations, gifts and other non-reciprocal contributions Revenue is recognised at fair value when the College obtains control over the assets comprising the contributions, usually upon their receipt. Other non-reciprocal contributions that are not contributions by owners are recognised at their fair value. Contributions of services are only recognised when a fair value can be reliably determined and the services would be purchased if not donated. Where contributions recognised as revenues during the reporting period were obtained on the condition that they be expended in a particular manner or used over a particular period, and those conditions were undischarged as at the end of the reporting period, the nature of, and amounts pertaining to, those undischarged conditions are disclosed in the notes. Service appropriations Service Appropriations are recognised as revenues at nominal value in the period in which the College gains control of the appropriated funds. The College gains control of appropriated funds at the time those funds are deposited to the bank account or credited to the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Amounts receivable for servicesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (holding account) held at Treasury. State funds The funds received from the Department of Training and Workforce Development in respect of the delivery of services forming part of the Delivery Performance Agreement are included in State funds, disclosed under 'Income from State Government'. They are the result of training successfully tendered for under competitive tendering arrangements. This revenue is recognised at nominal value in the period in which the College meets the terms of the Agreement. See note 20 'Income from State Government'. Gains Gains may be realised or unrealised and are usually recognised on a net basis. These include gains arising on the disposal of non-current assets and some revaluations of non-current assets. (f) Property, plant and equipment and infrastructure Capitalisation/Expensing of assets Items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure costing $5,000 or more are recognised as assets and the cost of utilising assets is expensed (depreciated) over their useful lives. Where applicable in accordance with TI 1101, the capitalisation threshold has been applied to the aggregate value of a group or network of assets where the cost of individual item may be below the threshold but collectively the cost of the items in the group or netework exceeds the threshold. Items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure costing less than $5,000 are immediately expensed direct to the Statement of Comprehensive Income (other than where they form part of a group of similar items which are significant in total).

Initial recognition and measurement All items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure are initially recognised at cost. For items of property, plant and equipment and infrastructure acquired at no cost or for nominal cost, the cost is their fair value at the date of acquisition. Subsequent measurement Subsequent to initial recognition as an asset, the revaluation model is used for the measurement of land, buildings and infrastructure and the cost model for all other property, plant and equipment. Land and buildings are carried at fair value less accumulated depreciation on buildings and accumulated impairment losses. All other items of property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Where market-based evidence is available, the fair value of land and buildings is determined on the basis of current market buying values determined by reference to recent market transactions. When buildings are revalued by reference to recent market transactions, the accumulated depreciation is eliminated against the gross carrying amount of the asset and the net amount restated to the revalued amount. Where market-based evidence is not available, the fair value of land and buildings is determined on the basis of existing use. This normally applies where buildings are specialised or where land use is restricted. Fair value for existing use assets is determined by reference to the cost of replacing the remaining future economic benefits embodied in the asset, i.e. the depreciated replacement cost. Where the fair value of buildings is determined using the depreciated replacement basis, the gross carrying amount and the accumulated depreciation are restated proportionately.

GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 Independent valuations of land and buildings are provided annually by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services) and recognised annually to ensure that the carrying amount does not differ materially from the asset's fair value at the end of the reporting period. The most significant assumptions in estimating fair value are made in assessing whether to apply the existing use basis to assets and in determining estimated useful life. Professional judgement by the valuer is required where the evidence does not provide a clear distinction between market type assets and existing use assets. Refer to note 25 'Property, plant and equipment' for further information on revaluations. Derecognition Upon disposal or derecognition of an item of property and plant and equipment , any revaluation surplus relating to that asset is retained in the asset revaluation surplus. Asset revaluation surplus The asset revaluation surplus is used to record increments and decrements on the revaluation of non-current assets as described in note 25 ‘Property, plant and equipment’. Depreciation All non-current assets having a limited useful life are systematically depreciated over their estimated useful lives in a manner which reflects the consumption of their future economic benefits. Depreciation is calculated using the straight line method, using rates which are reviewed annually. Estimated useful lives for each class of depreciable asset are: Buildings Motor vehicles, caravans and trailers Plant, furniture and general equipment Computing, communications and software (a) (a)

40 to70 years 4 to 15 years 5 to 15 years 4 to 15 years

Software that is integral to the operation of related hardware.

Land is not depreciated.

(g) Impairment of assets Property, plant and equipment,and intangible assets are tested for any indication of impairment at the end of each reporting period. Where there is an indication of impairment, the recoverable amount is estimated. Where the recoverable amount is less than the carrying amount, the asset is considered impaired and is written down to the recoverable amount and an impairment loss is recognised. As the College is a not-for-profit entity, unless an asset has been identified as a surplus asset, the recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s fair value less costs to sell and depreciated replacement cost. The risk of impairment is generally limited to circumstances where an asset’s depreciation is materially understated, where the replacement cost is falling or where there is a significant change in useful life. Each relevant class of assets is reviewed annually to verify that the accumulated depreciation/amortisation reflects the level of consumption or expiration of assets' future economic benefits and to evaluate any impairment risk from falling replacement costs or a significant change in useful life. Intangible assets with an indefinite useful life and intangible assets not yet available for use are tested for impairment at the end of each reporting period irrespective of whether there is any indication of impairment. The recoverable amount of assets identified as surplus assets is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and the present value of future cash flows expected to be derived from the asset. Surplus assets carried at fair value have no risk of material impairment where fair value is determined by reference to market-based evidence. Where fair value is determined by reference to depreciated replacement cost, surplus assets are at risk of impairment and the recoverable amount is measured. Surplus assets at cost are tested for indications of impairment at the end of each reporting period. See note 26 ‘Impairment of assets’ for the outcome of impairment reviews and testing. See note 2(m) 'Receivables' and note 23 'Receivables' for impairment of receivables. (h) Leases The College has entered into operating lease arrangements for printing and photcopying services and five property leases through out Great Southern region for the delivery of training. For the photocopying and printing services lease the payments are expensed on a rate per copy and property leases are expensed on a straight line basis over the lease term as this represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased properties. (i) Financial instruments In addition to cash and bank overdraft, the College has two categories of financial instruments: • Loans and receivables; and • Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost. Financial Instruments have been disaggregated into the following classes: Financial assets • cash and cash equivalents • restricted cash and cash equivalents • receivables • amounts receivable for services • term deposits

Financial liabilities

to market-based evidence. Where fair value is determined by reference to depreciated replacement cost, surplus assets are at risk of impairment and the recoverable amount is measured. Surplus assets at cost are tested for indications of impairment at the end of each reporting period. See note 26 ‘Impairment of assets’ for the outcome of impairment reviews and testing. See note 2(m) 'Receivables' and note 23 'Receivables' for impairment of receivables. (h) Leases

GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY The College has entered into operating lease arrangements for printing and photcopying services and five property leases through out Great Southern NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS region for the delivery of training. For the photocopying and printing services lease the payments are expensed on a rate per copy and property leases FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 are expensed on a straight line basis over the lease term as this represents the pattern of benefits derived from the leased properties. measurement is not required as the effect of discounting is not material. (i) Financial instruments In addition to cash and bank overdraft, the College has two categories of financial instruments: • Loans and receivables; and • Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost. Financial Instruments have been disaggregated into the following classes: Financial assets • cash and cash equivalents • restricted cash and cash equivalents • receivables • amounts receivable for services • term deposits Financial liabilities • payables • borrowings

GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Initial recognition and measurement of financial instruments is at fair value. Usually the transaction cost or face value is equivalent to fair value and subsequent GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS measurement isTHE at amortised cost using the effective interest method. NOTES TOYEAR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 TheTHE fair value of short-term receivables payables is the transaction FOR YEAR ENDED 31 and DECEMBER 2010 cost or the face value because there is no interest rate applicable and subsequent measurement is not required as the effect of discounting is not material. Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM

(j ) Cash and cash equivalents For the purpose of the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents include restricted cash and cash equivalents. These are comprised of cash on hand and short-term deposits with original maturities of twelve months or less that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and which are subject to insignificant risk of changes in value, and bank overdrafts. (k) Accrued salaries The Specific capital equipment & minor works account (see note 21 'Restricted cash and cash equivalents') consists of amounts held in Restricted cash and cash equivalents account over a period of ten financial years to largely meet the additional cash outlay in each eleventh year when 27 pay days occur instead of the normal 26. No interest is received on this account. Accrued salaries (see note 27 'Payables') represent the amount due to staff but unpaid at the end of the financial year, as the end of the last pay period for that financial year does not coincide with the end of the financial year. Accrued salaries are settled within a fortnight of the financial year end. The College considers the carrying amount of accrued salaries to be equivalent to its net fair value. (l) Inventories Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value. Costs are assigned by the method most appropriate to each particular class of inventory, with the majority being valued on a first in first out basis. Inventories not held for resale are valued at cost unless they are no longer required, in which case they are valued at net realisable value. See note 22 'Inventories'. (m) Receivables Receivables are recognised and carried at original invoice amount less an allowance for any uncollectible amounts (impairment). The collectability of receivables is reviewed on an ongoing basis and any receivables identified as uncollectible are written off against the allowance account. The provision for uncollectible amounts (doubtful debts) is raised when there is objective evidence that the College will not be able to collect the debts. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value as it is due for settlement within 30 days. See note 2(i) ‘Financial instruments’ and note 23 ‘Receivables’. A provision for impairment of receivables can only be raised if there is objective evidence of impairment. (n) Payables Payables are recognised at the amounts payable when the College becomes obliged to make future payments as a result of a purchase of assets or services. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value, as they are generally settled within 30 days. See note 2(i) ‘Financial instruments’ and note 27 'Payables'. (o) Provisions Provisions are liabilities of uncertain timing and/or amount and are recognised where there is a present legal, equitable or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and when the outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. Provisions are reviewed at the end of each reporting period. See note 28 ‘Provisions’. (i) Provisions - employee benefits All annual leave and long service leave provisions are in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period. Annual leave The liability for annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period is recognised and measured at the undiscounted amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Annual leave not expected to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period is recognised and measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement.

Payables are recognised at the amounts payable when the College becomes obliged to make future payments as a result of a purchase of assets or services. The carrying amount is equivalent to fair value, as they are generally settled within 30 days. See note 2(i) ‘Financial instruments’ and note 27 'Payables'. (o) Provisions Provisions are liabilities of uncertain timing and/or amount and are recognised where there is a present legal, equitable or constructive obligation as a result of a past event and when the outflow of resources embodying economic benefits is probable and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGY obligation. Provisions are reviewed at the end of eachOF reporting period. See note 28 ‘Provisions’.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Provisions - employee benefits 31 DECEMBER 2010 FOR (i) THE YEAR ENDED

All annual leave and long service leave provisions are in respect of employees’ services up to the end of the reporting period.

measurement is not required as the effect of discounting is not material. Annual leave The liability for annual leave expected to be settled within twelve months after the reporting period is recognised and measured at the undiscounted amounts expected to be paid when the liability is settled. Annual leave not expected to be settled within 12 months after the reporting period is recognised and measured at the present value of amounts expected to be paid when the liabilities are settled using the remuneration rate expected to apply at the time of settlement. When assessing expected future payments consideration is given to expected future wage and salary levels including non-salary components such as employer superannuation contributions, as well as the experience of employee departures and periods of service. The expected future payments are discounted using market yields at the end of the reporting period on national government bonds with terms to maturity that match, as closely as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. The provision for annual leave is classified as a current liability as the College does not have an unconditional right to the defer settlement of the liability for at least 12 months after the reporting period. Long service leave A liability for long service leave is recognised after an employee has completed four years of service based on remuneration rates current as at the end of the reporting period. An actuarial assessment of long service leave undertaken by Price Waterhouse Coopers Actuaries at 31December 2010 determined that the liability measured using the short hand measurement technique above was not materially different from the liability determined using the present value of expected future payments. This calculation is consistent with the College's experience of employee retention and leave taken.

GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Unconditional long service leave provisions are classified as current liabilities as the College does not have an unconditional right to defer settlement of the NOTES TO THE STATEMENTS liability for at least 12FINANCIAL months after the reporting period. Conditional long service leave provisions are classified as non-current liabilities because the FORCollege THEhasYEAR ENDED 2010until the employee has completed the requisite years of service. an unconditional right to31 deferDECEMBER the settlement of the liability Superannuation The Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) in accordance with legislative requirements administers public sector superannuation arrangements in WA. Eligible employees may contribute to the Pension Scheme, a defined benefit pension scheme now closed to new members since 1987, or the Gold State Superannuation Scheme (GSS), a defined benefit lump sum scheme also closed to new members since 1995. The College has no liabilities for superannuation charges under those schemes, as the liabilities for the unfunded Pension Scheme and the unfunded GSS transfer benefits due to members who transferred from the Pension Scheme, are assumed by the Treasurer. All other GSS obligations are funded by concurrent contributions made by the College to the GESB. The concurrently funded part of the GSS is a defined contribution scheme as these contributions extinguish all liabilities in respect of the concurrently funded GSS obligations. Employees commencing employment prior to 16 April 2007 who were not members of either the Pension or the GSS became non-contributory members of the West State Superannuation (WSS) Scheme. Employees commencing employment on or after 16 April 2007 became members of the GESB Super Scheme (GESBS). Both of these schemes are accumulation schemes. The College makes concurrent contributions to GESB on behalf of employees in compliance with the Commonwealth Government’s Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 . These contributions exNotesoftothe theWSS Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM tinguish the liability for superannuation charges in respect and GESBS. The GESB makes all benefit payments in respect of the Pension Scheme and GSS, and is recouped from the Treasurer for the employer's share. See also note 2(p) 'Superannuation expense'. (ii) Provisions - other Employment on-costs Employment on-costs, including workers’ compensation insurance, are not employee benefits and are recognised separately as expenses and liabilities when the employment, to which they relate, has occurred. Employment on-costs are included as part of 'Other expenses' and are not included as part of the College's 'Employee benefits expense’. The related liability is included in 'Employment on-costs provision'. (See note 11 'Other expenses' and note 28 'Provisions'.) (p) Superannuation expense The superannuation expense in the Statement of Comprehensive Income comprises of employer contributions paid to the GSS (concurrent contributions), the West State Superannuation Scheme (WSS), and the GESB Super Scheme (GESBS). The GSS is a defined benefit scheme for the purposes of employees and whole-of-government reporting. However, it is a defined contribution plan for agency purposes because the concurrent contributions (defined contributions) made by the College to GESB extinguish all of the College's obligations to the related superannuation liability. (q) Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost that can be reliably measured are recognised as income and as assets or expenses, as appropriate, at fair value. Where assets or services are received from another State Government agency, these are separately disclosed under Income from State Government in the Statement of Comprehensive Income .

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(r) Comparative figures Comparative figures are, where appropriate, reclassified to be comparable with the figures presented in the current financial year. Other policies not included in this Model No other policies have been included in these Statutory Accounts

The GSS is a defined benefit scheme for the purposes of employees and whole-of-government reporting. However, it is a defined contribution plan for agency purposes because the concurrent contributions (defined contributions) made by the College to GESB extinguish all of the College's obligations to the related superannuation liability. (q) Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost Resources received free of charge or for nominal cost that can be reliably measured are recognised as income and as assets or expenses, as appropriate, GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY at fair value.

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS assets or services are received from another State Government agency, these are separately disclosed under Income from State Government in the FORWhere THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 Statement of Comprehensive Income . measurement is not required as the effect of discounting is not material. (r) Comparative figures Comparative figures are, where appropriate, reclassified to be comparable with the figures presented in the current financial year. 3

Other policies not included in this Model No other policies have been included in these Statutory Accounts

Judgements made by management in applying accounting policies

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make judgements about the application of accounting policies that have a significant effect GREAT SOUTHERN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY on the amounts recognised in the financial statements. The College evaluates these judgements regularly. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010 No significant judgements have been made that would materially alter the current financial results of the College. 5

Key sources of estimation uncertainty The College makes key estimates and assumptions concerning the future. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and various other factors that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets and liabilities within the next financial year. Student receivables under 60 days due are considered collectable and a provision is made for the full value for those receivables which are doubtful. General receivables from other government agencies are considered risk free, no provision, and all others are by individual assessment with a provision to the full value if required. Inventory stocks ( bookshop and canteen) are ordered on a just in time basis to match current year requirements. Obsolescence is considered less than 5% of annual trading purchases and therefore no provision is made. The College has a policy of valuing land and buildings annually. The revaluations of the College's land and buildings is undertaken by Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). Every year estimates of useful life of plant and equipment are provided to give guidance on depreciaton rates used in intervening years. No provision has been made for sick leave as the College's annual costs do not exceed the annual value of entitlements.

Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and estimates Initial application of an Australian Accounting Standard The College has applied the following Australian Accounting Standards effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010 that impacted on the College. AASB 2008-13 - Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 17 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners [AASB 5 & AASB 110]. This Standard amends AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations in respect of the classification, presentation and measurement of non-current assets held for distribution to owners in their capacity as the owners. ThisStatements may impact2010 on the presentation and 1:10 classification of Crown land held by the Notes to Financial FINAL 14/03/2011 PM College where the Crown land is to be sold by the Department of Regional Development and Lands (formerly Department for Planning and Infrastructure). There is no financial impact resulting from the Standard being first applied prospectively. Voluntary changes in accounting policy There were no changes in accounting policy. Future impact of Australian Accounting Standards not yet operative The College cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard unless specifically permitted by TI 1101 'Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements'. Consequently, the College has not applied early the following Australian Accounting Standards that have been issued and which may impact the college but are not yet effective. Where applicable, the College plans to apply these Australian Accounting Standards from their application date: Title

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Key sources of of estimation uncertainty mpact of Australian5Accounting Future impact Standards Australian not yet operative Accounting Standards not yet operative CollegeAccounting cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard specifically of permitted by TI 1101 'Application of Australian Accounting ge cannot early adopt an The Australian Standard unless specifically permitted by TI unless 1101 'Application Australian Accounting The College makes key estimates andnot assumptions concerning the future. estimates and assumptions arebeen based on historical experience andbeen various Standards and Other Pronouncements'. Consequently, thefollowing College has not These applied early theStandards following Australian Accounting Standards that have and Other Pronouncements'. Consequently, the College has applied early the Australian Accounting that have other factors that a significant riskapplicable, ofbut causing a yet material adjustment to the carrying of assets liabilities within the next financial year. issued and are which may impact the college are not effective. Where applicable, the amount College plans to and apply these Australian Accounting Standards d which may impact the college but not have yet effective. Where the College plans to apply these Australian Accounting Standards from their application date: Student receivables under 60 days due are considered collectable and a provision is made for the full value for those receivables which are doubtful.

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Title Operative for reporting periods General receivables from other government agencies are considered risk free, no provision, and all others are by individual assessment with a provision to the full value if required. 09-11 - Amendments to Australian AASB 2009-11 Accounting - Amendments Standards toarising Australian fromAccounting AASB 9 [AASB Standards 1, 3, 4,arising 5, 7, 101, from102, AASB 108, 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 1/01/2013 , 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 112, 136, 118, 139, 121, 1023127, & 1038 128,and 131,Interpretations 132, 136, 139,10 1023 & 12]. & 1038 and Interpretations 10 & 12]. SOUTHERNGREAT INSTITUTE TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE OF InventorySOUTHERN stocks (OF bookshop and canteen) are ordered on aTECHNOLOGY just in time basis to match current year requirements. Obsolescence is considered dment to AASB 7 'Financial ' requiresInstruments: modificationDisclosures to the disclosure of categories of to the disclosure of categories of The Instruments: amendment toDisclosures AASB 7 'Financial ' requires modification less thanTO 5%STATEMENTS of annual trading purchases and therefore no provision is made. TO FINANCIAL NOTES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS assets. The College does notthe expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied. assets.THE The College does financial not expect anyTHE financial impact when Standard is first applied. E YEAR ENDED FOR 31 DECEMBER YEAR 2010 31assets DECEMBER 2010 TheTHE disclosure of categories financial in the notes will change. osure of categories of financial assets in the notesENDED will of change. The College has a policy of valuing land and buildings annually. The revaluations of the College's land and buildings is undertaken by Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). Every estimates of useful life of plantfinancial and equipment are provided to 053 - Application of Tiers Western AASB of Australian 1053 - Application Accounting Standards. of Tiers of Australian This Standard Accounting establishes Standards. a differential Thisyear Standard financial establishes a differential 1/07/2013 guidance on depreciaton rates used in intervening years. framework consisting of give reporting two tiers of framework reporting consisting requirements of two for tiers preparing of reporting general requirements purpose financial for preparing statements. general purpose financial statements.

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dard does not have any financial The Standard impactdoes on the notCollege. have anyHowever financialitimpact may affect on the disclosures College. However in the financial it maystatements affect disclosures in the financial statements No provision been made forhas sicknot leave as the College's annual costs not exceed thethe annual value oforentitlements. llege if the reduced disclosure of the requirements Collegehas if the apply. reduced DTF disclosure yet requirements determined apply. the application DTF has not ordo the yet potential determined application the potential the new Standard for agencies. impact of the new Standard for agencies. 6 Disclosure of changes in accounting policy and estimates

010-2 - Amendments to Australian AASB 2010-2 Accounting - Amendments Standards to arising Australian fromAccounting Reduced Disclosure Standards Requirements arising from Reduced Disclosure Requirements 1/07/2013 application of an Australian Standard dard makes amendments Initial This to many Standard Australian makes Accounting amendments Standards, to Accounting many Australian including Interpretations, Accounting Standards, to introduce including reduced Interpretations, to introduce reduced College has applied the following Australian Accounting Standards effective forofannual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2010 that e requirements into these The disclosure pronouncements requirements for application into thesebypronouncements certain types of entities. for application by certain types entities. impacted on the College. dard is not expected to have Theany Standard financial is not impact expected on thetoCollege. have anyHowever financialthis impact Standard on themay College. reduceHowever some note this Standard may reduce some note es in the financial statements disclosures of the College. in the financial DTF has statements not yet determined of the College. the application DTF has not or the yetpotential determined impact the application or the potential impact to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB Interpretation 17 – Distributions of Non-cash Assets to Owners AASB 2008-13 endments to these Standards of the foramendments agencies.- Amendments to these Standards for agencies. [AASB 5 & AASB 110]. This Standard amends AASB 5 Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations in respect of the classification, presentation and measurement of non-current assets held for distribution to owners in their capacity as owners. This may impact on the presentation and classification of Crown land held by the in Accounting EstimatesChanges in Accounting Estimates College where the Crown land is to be sold by the Department of Regional Development and Lands (formerly Department for Planning and Infrastructure). There have is no financial impact resulting from estimates. the Standard being first applied prospectively. ve been no changes in accounting There estimates. been no changes in accounting

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Voluntary changes in accounting policy There were no changes in accounting policy. Future impact of Australian Accounting Standards not yet operative The College cannot early adopt an Australian Accounting Standard unless specifically permitted by TI 1101 'Application of Australian Accounting Standards and Other Pronouncements'. Consequently, the College has not applied early the following Australian Accounting Standards that have been issued and which may impact the college but are not yet effective. Where applicable, the College plans to apply these Australian Accounting Standards from their application date: Title AASB 2009-11 - Amendments to Australian Accounting Standards arising from AASB 9 [AASB 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 101, 102, 108, 112, 118, 121, 127, 128, 131, 132, 136, 139, 1023 & 1038 and Interpretations 10 & 12]. The amendment to AASB 7 'Financial Instruments: Disclosures ' requires modification to the disclosure of categories of financial assets. The College does not expect any financial impact when the Standard is first applied. The disclosure of categories of financial assets in the notes will change. Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 14/03/2011 1:10 PM 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM NotesFINAL to the Financial Statements

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Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

7 Employee benefits expense Wages and salaries (a) Superannuation - defined contribution plans (b)

10GLACT

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2010

2009

13,818,926 1,214,366 15,033,292

12,529,476 1,079,730 13,609,206

1,085,198 119,134 341,090 1,917,689 1,574,488 107,996 278,856 275,779 141,861 222,771 6,064,862

907,589 128,161 296,559 1,958,593 689,453 88,368 209,290 258,001 100,554 168,456 4,805,024

494,975 54,290 110,677 71,509 731,451

555,640 43,769 110,105 49,113 758,627

16,766 16,766

109 7,949 8,058

(a) Includes the value of the fringe benefit to the employee plus the fringe benefits tax component, leave entitlements including superannuation contribution component and redundancy payments. (b) Defined contribution plans include West State, and Gold State and GESB Super Scheme (contributions paid). Employment on-costs such as workers' compensation insurance are included at note 11 'Other expenses'. The employment on-costs liability is included at note 28 'Provisions'. 8

Supplies and services Consumables and minor equipment Communication expenses Utilities expenses Consultancies and contracted services Minor works Repairs and maintenance Operating lease and hire charges Travel and passenger transport Advertising and public relations Supplies and services - other Depreciation and amortisation expense Depreciation Buildings Motor vehicles, caravans and trailers Plant, furniture and general equipment Computers and communication network Total depreciation

Grants and subsidies Recurrent Adult and community education organisations Payments to non-TAFE providers for VET service delivery Other Other expenses Building maintenance Doubtful debts expense Employment on-costs (a) Donations Student prizes and awards Losses and write-offs (b)

183,726 3,247 822,131 2,191 17,623 17,759 1,046,677

179,098 (2,412) 751,438 1,812 16,001 3,663 949,600

(a) Includes workers' compensation insurance and other employment on-costs. The on-costs liability associated with the recognition of annual and long service leave liability is included at note 28 'Provisions'. Superannuation contributions accrued as part of the provision for leave are employee benefits and are not included in employment on-costs. (b) Losses and write -offs are disclosed at note 41 Supplementary financial information 12

Fee for service Fee for service - general Fee for service - Department of Training and Workforce Development Fee for service - Government (other than Department of Training and Workforce Development) International division fees Fee for service - other

Student fees and charges Tuition fees Resource fees Other college fees

Ancillary trading Live works (not a trading activity) Contracting and consulting Other ancillary revenue

Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM

873,873 465,483 105,850 224,650 18,320 1,688,176

547,233 619,250 97,569 133,879 10,966 1,408,897

799,161 387,110 220,994 1,407,265

868,161 358,216 227,728 1,454,105

104,870 6,934 42,188 153,992

157,457 72,165 25,435 255,057

Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

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09GLACT

2010

2009

15 Trading profit/(loss) (a) Bookshop: Sales Cost of sales: Opening inventory Purchases

177,755 (46,419) (132,193) (178,612)

(44,122) (211,446) (255,569)

46,983

46,419

Cost of goods sold (a) Trading profit/(loss) - Bookshop

(131,629) 46,126

(209,150) (40,355)

(b) Cafeteria (non-training related) Sales

376,038

365,326

Closing inventory

(5,381) (177,491) (182,872) 5,929

(6,304) (186,919) (193,223) 5,381

Cost of goods sold (b)

(176,943)

(187,842)

199,095

177,484

4,335

13,028

4,335

13,028

249,557

150,157

262,398 100,000 362,398

611,419 1,900,000 2,511,419

370,966

250,121

30,788 200,993 25,043 99,370 356,194

27,411 59,443 23,629 86,468 196,951

Closing inventory

Cost of sales: Opening inventory Purchases

Trading profit/(loss) - Cafeteria (c) Other trading Sales Cost of sales: Opening inventory Purchases

168,795

Closing inventory Cost of goods sold (b) Trading profit/(loss) - Other trading See note 2(l) 'Inventories' and note 22'Inventories'. (a) 2010 - $ 123,307 internal transfers of College stationery; of this amount $91,247 was expensed directly to stationery and not included in cost of goods sold 2009 - $104,275 internal stationery transfers included in cost of goods sold (b) 2010 - $ 16,637 internal transfers for College catering expensed directly to catering and not included in cost of goods sold 2009 - $19,955 internal catering transfers included in cost of goods sold 16 Commonwealth grants and contributions Commonwealth specific purpose grants and contributions (a) Commonwealth capital grants and contributions (b) (a) Commonwealth recurrent grants Commonwealth specific purpose grant (ANTA) Commonwealth specific purpose grant ( non ANTA)

(b) Better TAFE Facilities grant 17 Interest revenue Interest revenue (a) (a) Sources Cash at Bank Term Deposits

18 Other revenue Rental and facilities fees Other direct grants and subsidy revenue (a) Sponsorship and donations revenue Miscellaneous revenue

(a) - Department of Environment and Conservation $150,000 - Albany District Education Office $50,993

Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM

Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

19 Net gain/(loss) on disposal of non-current assets

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2010

2009

Costs of disposal of non-current assets Land Buildings Motor vehicles, caravans and trailers Plant, furniture and general equipment Computers and communication network Total cost of disposal of non-current assets

(5,625) (5,625)

(132,090) (132,090)

Proceeds from disposal of non-current assets Land Buildings Motor vehicles, caravans and trailers Plant, furniture and general equipment Computers and communication network Total proceeds from disposal of non-current assets

11,000 11,000

112,368 50 112,418

5,375

(19,672)

Net gain/(loss) 20 Income from State Government Appropriation received during the year Service appropriation (a) (State funds received from Department of Training and Workforce Development): Delivery and Performance Agreement (DPA) Superannuation (b) Other recurrent funds Total State funds Resources received free of charge determined on the basis of the following estimates provided by agencies (c): Department of Training and Workforce Development - Corporate systems support - Marketing and publications - Human resources, and industrial relations support - Other Total resources received free of charge Total income from State Government

16,999,139 1,214,366 75,166 18,288,671

14,079,832 1,079,730 188,574 15,348,136

246,932

7,524 254,456

571,466 14,361 55,646 17,042 658,515

18,543,127

16,006,651

(a) Service appropriations are accrual amounts reflecting the net cost of services delivered. The appropriation revenue comprises a cash component and a receivable (asset). The receivable (holding account) comprises the depreciation expense for the year and any agreed increase in leave liability during the year. (b) In 2008, the reporting of the notional superannuation expense and equivalent notional income has been discontinued. Where the Treasurer or other entity has assumed a liability, the College recognises revenues equivalent to the amount of the liability assumed and an expense relating to the nature of the event or events that initially gave rise to the liability. (c) Where assets or services have been received free of charge or for nominal cost, the College recognises revenues equivalent to the fair value of the assets and/or the fair value of those services that can be reliably measured and which would have been purchased if they were not donated, and those fair values shall be recognised as assets or expenses, as applicable. Where the contribution of assets or services are in the nature of contributions by owners, the College makes an adjustment direct to equity. 21 Restricted cash and cash equivalents Current Specific capital equipment and minor works (a),(b), ( c),(d) 27th Pay (e) Specific Donations (f), (g)

Non-current 27th Pay Total restricted cash and cash equivalents

565,084 251,349

2,345,557 -

10,536 826,969

2,345,557

826,969

192,000 192,000 2,537,557

(a) DET Auto Workshop - $250,537 (b) Environmental Protection Authority - $150,000 (Refer note 33 ) ( c) Primary Industries Stage 2 (Project 10794)- $162,697 (d) University of Western Australia - Nursing travel fund $1,850 (e) Amount held for the purpose of meeting the 27th pay that occurs every 11 years in 2016 - $251,349

(f) Mick Young Trust - $1,036 (g) Denmark Music Foundation - $9,500

Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM

Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

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2010

2009

22 Inventories Inventories held for resale: Bookshop (at cost) Cafeteria (at cost) Total

46,983 5,929 52,912

46,419 5,381 51,800

171,376 3,286 294,191 (3,722) 96,993 562,124

204,223 2,871 124,215 (475) 62,871 393,705

(475) (3,247) (3,722)

(2,887) 2,412 (475)

See also not 2(l) 'Inventories' and note 15 'Trading profit/(loss)'. 23 Receivables Current Receivables - trade Receivables - students Accrued income Allowance for impairment of receivables GST receivable Total current Reconciliation of changes in the allowance for impairment of receivables: Balance at start of year Doubtful debts expense recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income Balance at end of year

Credit Risk In respect of amounts receivable, the College holds no collateral as security or other credit enhancements. Ageing of receivables past due but not impaired based on the information provided to senior management, as at the end of the reporting period: Not more than 3 months More than 3 months but less than 6 months More than 6 months but less than 1 year Receivables individually determined as impaired as at the end of the reporting period: Carrying amount, before deducting any impairment loss Impairment loss

75,469 12,115 87,584

42,342 3,791 745 46,878

174,662 (3,722) 170,940

207,095 (475) 206,620

62,204 62,204

55,286 55,286

2,720,000 2,720,000

3,630,000 3,630,000

20,493,371 20,493,371

19,793,637 19,793,637

790,821 790,821

748,242 748,242

566,547 (244,265) 322,282

566,547 (189,974) 376,573

1,303,309 (803,202) 500,107

1,223,606 (708,458) 515,148

887,157 (637,374) 249,783

781,831 (609,202) 172,629

See also note 2(m) 'Receivables' and note 36 'Financial instruments'. 24 Other assets Current Prepayments Total current 25 Property, plant and equipment Land At fair value (a) Accumulated impairment losses Buildings At fair value (a) Accumulated depreciation Buildings under construction Construction costs Motor vehicles, caravans and trailers At cost Accumulated depreciation Plant, furniture and general equipment At cost Accumulated depreciation Computer equipment, communication network At cost Accumulated depreciation

25,076,364

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25,236,229

Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

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2010

2009

(a) Freehold land and buildings were revalued as at 31 December, 2010, by the Western Australian Land Information Authority (Valuation Services). The valuations were performed during the year ended 31 December, 2010 and recognised at 31 December, 2010. The fair value of all land and buildings was determined by reference to market values. See note 2(f) 'Property, plant and equipment'. Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment at the beginning and end of the reporting period are set out below.

2010 Carrying amount at start of year Additions Transfers Disposals Revaluation increments Depreciation expense Carrying amount at end of year

2009 Carrying amount at start of year Additions Transfers Disposals Revaluation increments Depreciation expense Carrying amount at end of year

Land 3,630,000 (910,000) 2,720,000

Land 3,455,000 175,000 3,630,000

Buildings 19,793,637 1,709,057 (514,347) (494,976) 20,493,371

Buildings 22,219,726 14,489 (1,884,938) (555,640) 19,793,637

Buildings under construction 748,242 42,580 790,822

Motor vehicles, Plant, furniture caravans and and general trailers equipment 376,573 515,148 101,223 (5,588) (54,291) (110,676) 322,282 500,107

Computer equipment, communication network 172,629 148,662 (71,508) 249,783

Total 25,236,229 1,958,942 42,580 (5,588) (1,424,347) (731,451) 25,076,364

Buildings under construction 181,200 567,042 748,242

Motor vehicles, Plant, furniture caravans and and general trailers equipment 428,439 499,471 123,993 125,782 (132,090) (43,769) (110,105) 376,573 515,148

Computer equipment, communication network 213,256 8,486 (49,113) 172,629

Total 26,997,092 272,750 567,042 (132,090) (1,709,938) (758,627) 25,236,229

26 Impairment of assets There were no indications of impairment of property plant, equipment and intangibles as at 31 December 2010. The College held no goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite useful lifes during the reporting period and at the end of the reporting period there were no intangible assets not yet available for use. All surplus assets as at 31 December 2010 have either been classified as assets held for sale or written off. 27 Payables Current Trade payables GST payable Accrued expenses Accrued salaries and related costs Total current

3,302 12,940 358,543 322,024 696,809

3,464 13,898 299,748 228,693 545,803

727,621 1,010,708 1,738,329

692,412 778,331 1,470,743

169,536 169,536 1,907,865

147,797 147,797 1,618,540

606,430 606,430

622,238 622,238

38,475 38,475 644,905

37,355 37,355 659,593

727,621 727,621

692,412 692,412

755,735 861,403 1,617,138

778,331 622,238 1,400,569

See also note 2(n) 'Payables' and note 36 'Financial Instruments'. 28 Provisions Current Employee benefits provision Annual leave (a) Long service leave (b) Other provisions Employment on-costs (c) Total current Non-current Employee benefits provision Long service leave (b) Other provisions Employment on-costs (c) Total non-current (a) Annual leave liabilities have been classified as current as there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the reporting period. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follow: Within 12 months of the end of the reporting period (b) Long service leave liabilities have been classified as current where there is no unconditional right to defer settlement for at least 12 months after the end of the reporting period. Assessments indicate that actual settlement of the liabilities will occur as follows: Within 12 months of the end of the reporting period More than 12 months after the end of the reporting period

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Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

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2010

2009

185,152 22,859 208,011

155,552 29,600 185,152

45,442 12,386 57,828

51,995 46,608 912 99,515

45,442 -

51,995 46,608

1,850 1,036 9,500 57,828

912 99,515

Contributed equity Balance at start of year

2,509,407

Contributions by owners Capital appropriation (a) Total contributions by owners

14,610 2,524,017

2,509,407

Balance at end of year

2,524,017

2,509,407

Reserves Asset revaluation surplus Balance at start of year Net revaluation increments/(decrements) Land Buildings Balance at end of year

10,075,788 (910,000) (514,347) 8,651,441

11,785,726

Accumulated surplus/(deficit) Balance at start of year Result for the period Balance at end of year

17,766,753 244,001 18,010,754

15,683,582 2,083,171 17,766,753

7,240 1,217,166 4,688,641 5,913,047 826,969 6,740,016

7,340 1,330,721 3,662,761 5,000,822 2,537,557 7,538,379

(c) The settlement of annual and long service leave liabilities gives rise to the payment of employment on-costs including workers' compensation insurance. The provision is the present value of expected future payments. The associated expense, apart from the unwinding of the discount (finance cost), is disclosed in note 11 'Other expenses'. Movements in other provisions Movements in each class of provisions during the financial year, other than employee benefits, are set out below. Employment on-cost provision Carrying amount at start of year Additional provisions recognised Carrying amount at end of year 29 Other liabilities Current Income received in advance (a) Grants and advances (b) Money/deposits held in trust (c) Total current liabilities (a) Income received in advance comprises: Student fees and charges (b) Department of Education - competitive allocation tendering (c) Money/ deposits held in trust - University of Western Australia - Nursing travel fund $1,850 - Mick Young Trust - $1,036 - Denmark Music Foundation - $9,500 30 Equity Equity represents the residual interest in the net assets of the College. The Government holds the equity interest in the net assets of the College. The Government holds the equity interest in the College on behalf of the community. The asset revaluation surplus represents that portion of equity resulting from the revaluation of non-current assets.

(a) Treasurer’s Instruction TI 955 ‘Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly Owned Public Sector Entities’ designates Capital Appropriations as contributions by owners in accordance with AASB Interpretation 1038 ‘Contributions by Owners Made to Wholly-Owned by Public Sector Entities.

175,000 (1,884,938) 10,075,788

31 Notes to the Statement of Cash Flows Reconciliation of cash Cash at the end of the financial year, as shown in the Statement of Cash Flows is reconciled to the related items in the Statement of Financial Position as follows: Cash on hand Cash at bank Short term deposits (a) Restricted cash and cash equivalents (refer to note 21 'Restricted cash and cash equivalents') Cash and cash equivalent at the end of period (a) terms 30 to 365 days

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2009

Reconciliation of net cost of services to net cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities Net cost of services Non-cash items: Depreciation and amortisation expense (note 9 ) Doubtful debts expense (note 11) Superannuation expense (note 7) Resources received free of charge (note 20) Net (gain)/loss on sale of property, plant and equipment Losses and write-offs (excludes cash shortages / thefts of money) (Increase)/decrease in assets: Current receivables (a) Current receiveables other Current inventories Prepayments Non-current Assets Increase/(decrease) in liabilities Current payables (a) Income received in advance /grants and advances Current provisions Other current liabilities Non-current Provisions Other non-current liabilities Net GST receipts/(payments) (b) Change in GST in receivables/payables (c) Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

(18,299,125)

(13,923,480)

731,452 3,247 1,214,366 254,456 (5,375) -

758,627 (2,412) 1,079,730 658,515 19,672 (3,664)

32,433 (169,975) (1,112) (6,916)

(46,264) 80,320 (1,373) (7,251) -

(162) (41,688) 289,325 152,127 (14,688) -

(837) (6,928) 289,463 134,295 80,646 -

84,053 (119,135)

48,972 (47,796)

(15,896,717)

(10,889,765)

(a) Note that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) receivable/payable in respect of GST and the receivable/payable in respect of the sale/purchase of non-current assets are not included as they are not reconciling items. (b) This is the net GST paid/received, i.e. cash transactions (c) This reverses out the GST in receivables and payables 32 Commitments Capital expenditure commitments Capital expenditure commitments, being contracted capital expenditure additional to the amounts reported in the financial statements, are payable as follows: Within 1 year The capital commitments include amounts for: Buildings Lease commitments Commitments in relation to leases contracted for at the end of the reporting period but not recognised in the financial statements, are payable as follows: Within 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years Representing: Cancellable operating leases Non-cancellable operating leases

Non-cancellable operating lease commitments Commitments for minimum lease payments are payable as follows: Within 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years Other expenditure commitments contracted for at the end of the reporting period date but not recognised as liabilities are payable as follows: Within 1 year

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250,538 250,538

641,572 641,572

250,538

641,572

194,537 83,487 278,024

157,921 207,013 364,934

48,801 229,223 278,024

48,519 316,415 364,934

171,960 57,263 229,223

135,625 180,789 316,414

246,105 246,105

317,516 317,516

Great Southern Institute of Technology NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

33 Contingent liabilities and contingent assets Contingent liabilities In addition to the liabilities incorporated in the financial statements, there are the following contingent liabilities: Contaminated sites Under the Contaminated Sites Act 2003, the College is required to report known and suspected contaminated sites to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC). In accordance with the Act, DEC classifies these sites on the basis of the risk to human health, the environment and environmental values. Where sites are classified as contaminated - remediation required or possibly contaminated - investigation required, the College may have a liability in respect of investigation or remediation expenses. The College reported the Katanning campus site to the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) as a potentially contaminated site due to its previous land use. The site was formerly used as a works depot and a service station. DEC have commissioned consultants to inspect and test the site. These consultants have completed a preliminary investigation of the site, but it will not be until the next stage of sampling and testing before it will be possible to determine any potential impacts. At this stage it remains not practicable to determine if there is a potential financial effect or to identify the uncetainties in relation to the amount or timing of any outflows.

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Contingent assets The College has no contingent assets. 34 Events occurring after the reporting period No events occurred after statement of financial position date. 35 Explanatory statement Significant variations between estimates and actual results for income and expense are shown below. Significant variations are considered to be those greater than 10% or $20,000 Significant variations between estimated and actual results for 2010

Expenditure Employee expenses Supplies and services Depreciation Grants and subsidies Cost of sales Other Expenses (Gain) /Loss on disposal of non-current assets Income Fee for service Student fees and charges Ancillary Trading Sales Commonwealth grants and contributions Interest Other revenue Income from State Government State Funds Resources received free of charge

2010 Estimate $ 14,481,397 4,343,548 842,000 60,000 450,000 840,000 30,000

2010 Actual $ 15,033,292 6,084,862 731,452 16,766 308,572 1,046,677 (5,375)

Variation $ (551,895) (1,741,314) 110,548 43,234 141,428 (206,677) 35,375

Variation % -3.81% -40.09% 13.13% 72.06% 31.43% -24.60% 117.92%

1,400,000 1,350,000 250,000 650,000 970,000 160,000 200,000

1,688,176 1,407,265 153,992 558,129 362,398 370,966 356,194

(288,176) (57,265) 96,008 91,871 607,602 (210,966) (156,194)

-20.58% -4.24% 38.40% 14.13% 62.64% -131.85% -78.10%

15,247,254 700,000

18,288,671 254,456

(3,041,417) 445,544

-19.95% 63.65%

Expenditure Employee expenses Increase in employee costs due to college achieving higher than estimated profile, increased superannuation and long service leave expense. Supplies and Services Significant increase in delivery of student contact hours (SCH) resulting in expenditure increases over budget, in student materials, utilities costs, repairs and maintenance, travel and motor vehicles operating leasing. These increases were in part offset by reductions in communciation and contracted services. Minor capital works expenditure were greatly increased due to Better TAFE Facilities funding. Depreciation Decrease in actual building depreciation due to decrement of building valuations at 31/12/09 increase in computing equipment and increase in commerical vehicles. Grants & Subsidies Actual support grants less than budget. Cost of sales Cost of sales were reduced as College stationery and catering costs were not included in cost of goods sold and were directly expensed to these expendiutre accounts. Other Expenses Increased expenditure due to increase in payroll tax, staffing on costs and write -offs, while workers compensation insurance was reduced. (Gain) /Loss on disposal of non - current assets Profit on sale of plant and equipment. Income Fee for Service Increase in actual fee for services over estimated budget. There was significant increase in customised course fees, and international student fees while reduction in competitive tender fees from the Department of Training. Student Fees and Charges A slight increase in student fees and charges over budget. Increase in student resource fees and a reduction in student tuition fees and examination assessment fees. Sales Bookshop and cafĂŠ sales were down on budget. Both bookshop and cafĂŠ slightly increased when compared with previous year. Ancillary Trading Ancillary trading was below estimated budget. Reduction in liveworks and contracting and consulting revenue. Commonwealth grants and contributions There was significant reduction in Commonwealth recurrent grants and no capital grant funding. Interest Interest revenue greater than budget, due to higher interest rates. Other Revenue Higher than estimated revenue from State Government grants. Addition funding provided for study of possible contaminated site at Katanning. Income from State Government State funds Higher than estimated delivery and performance revenue due to increase in profile, and a reduction in special purpose grants from the Department of Training and Education. Resources Received Free of Charge Decrease in the services provided free of charge from Department of Training and Workforce Development than estimated.

57 Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM

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Significant variations between actual results for 2010 and 2009 2010 $ Expenditure Employee expenses Supplies and services Depreciation Grants and subsidies Cost of sales Other expenses (Gain) /Loss on disposal of non-current assets Income Fee for service Student fees and charges Ancillary trading Sales Commonwealth grants and contributions Interest Other revenue Income from State Government State funds Resources received free of charge

2009 $

15,033,292 6,064,862 731,452 16,766 308,572 1,046,677 (5,375)

13,609,206 4,805,024 758,627 8,058 396,992 949,600 19,672

1,688,176 1,407,265 153,992 558,129 362,398 370,966 356,194

18,288,671 254,456

Variation % -10.46% -26.22% 3.58% -108.06% 22.27% -10.22% 127.32%

1,408,897 1,454,105 255,057 547,149 2,511,419 250,121 196,951

(1,424,086) (1,259,838) 27,175 (8,708) 88,420 (97,077) 25,047 (279,279) 46,840 101,065 (10,980) 2,149,021 (120,845) (159,243)

15,348,136 658,515

(2,940,535) 404,059

-19.16% 61.36%

Employee expenses Increase in employee costs due to college achieving higher than estimated profile, increased superannuation and long service leave expense. Supplies and Services Significant increase in delivery of student contact hours (SCH) resulting in expenditure increases in student materials, utilities costs, repairs and maintenance, travel and motor vehicles operating leasing. These increases were in part offset by reductions in communciation and contracted services. Minor capital works expenditure were greatly increased due to Better TAFE Facilities funding. Depreciation Decrease in actual building depreciation due to decrement of building valuations at 31/12/09 and increase in computing equipment and a increase in commerical vehicles. Grants and Subsidies Increase in non training service delivery payments. Cost of sales Cost of sales were reduced as College stationery and catering costs were not included in cost of goods sold and were directly expensed to these expendiutre accounts. Other Expenses Increased expenditure due to increase in payroll tax, staffing on costs and write -offs, while workers compensation insurance was reduced. (Gain) /Loss on disposal of non - current assets Profit on sale of plant and equipment compared with a loss on sale on disposal of motor vehicles in the previous year. Income Fee for Service Increase in actual fee for services. There was significant increase in customised course fees, and international student fees while reduction in competitive tender fees from the Department of Training. Student Fees and Charges Reduction in student fees and charges due to more students eligible for concessions from fees. Ancilliary Trading Reduction in liveworks and contracting and consulting revenue. Sales Both bookshop and café slightly increased when compared with previous year. Commonwealth Grants and Contributions There was significant reduction in Commonwealth recurrent grants and no capital grant funding. Interest Interest revenue greater due to higher interest rates earned than the previous year. Other Revenue Addition funding provided by the Department of Environment and Conservation for study of possible contaminated site at Katanning. Income from State Government State funds Higher delivery funding due to increase in profile completed, and a reduction in special purpose grants from the Department of Training and Education. Resources Received Free of Charge Decrease in the services provided free of charge from Department of Training and Workforce Development.

36 Financial instruments (a) Financial risk management objectives and policies Financial instruments held by the College are cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and cash equivalents, loans, finance leases, borrowings and receivables and payables. The College has limited exposure to financial risks. The College's overall risk management program focus on managing the risk identified below: Credit risk Credit risk arises when there is the possibility of the College’s receivables defaulting on their contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to the College. The maximum exposure to credit risk at end of the reporting period in relation to each class of recognised financial assets is the gross carrying amount of those assets inclusive of any provisions for impairment as shown in the table at note 36(c) ‘Financial instruments disclosures’ and note 23 ‘Receivables’.

Variance $

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-19.82% 3.22% 39.62% -2.01% 85.57% -48.31% -80.85%

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Credit risk associated with the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial assets is minimal because the main receivable is the amounts receivable Credit risk associated with the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial assets is minimal because the main receivable is the amounts receivable for services (holding account). For receivables other than government, the College trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. for services (holding account). For receivables other than government, the College trades only with recognised, creditworthy third parties. The College has policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. The College has policies in place to ensure that sales of products and services are made to customers with an appropriate credit history. In addition,receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the College's exposure to debt is minimal. In addition,receivable balances are monitored on an ongoing basis with the result that the College's exposure to debt is minimal. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk. There are no significant concentrations of credit risk. Liquidity risk Liquidity risk Liquidity risk arises when the College is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. Liquidity risk arises when the College is unable to meet its financial obligations as they fall due. The College is exposed to liquidity risk through its trading in the normal course of business. The College is exposed to liquidity risk through its trading in the normal course of business. The College has appropriate procedures to manage cash flows including drawdowns of appropriations by The College has appropriate procedures to manage cash flows including drawdowns of appropriations by monitoring forecast cash flows to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet its commitments. monitoring forecast cash flows to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet its commitments. Market risk Market risk Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the Market risk is the risk that changes in market prices such as foreign exchange rates and interest rates will affect the College's income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. College's income or the value of its holdings of financial instruments. The College does not trade in foreign currency and is not materially exposed to other price risks (for example, The College does not trade in foreign currency and is not materially exposed to other price risks (for example, equity securities or commodity prices changes). The College's exposure to market risk for changes in equity securities or commodity prices changes). The College's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the long-term debt obligations. interest rates relates primarily to the long-term debt obligations. The College's borrowings are all obtained through the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) and The College's borrowings are all obtained through the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) and are at fixed rates with varying maturities. The risk is managed by WATC through portfolio diversification and are at fixed rates with varying maturities. The risk is managed by WATC through portfolio diversification and variation in maturity dates. Other than as detailed in the Interest rate sensitivity analysis table at Note 36 ( c), variation in maturity dates. Other than as detailed in the Interest rate sensitivity analysis table at Note 36 ( c), the College is not exposed to interest rate risk because apart from minor amounts of restricted cash, all other cash and the College is not exposed to interest rate risk because apart from minor amounts of restricted cash, all other cash and cash equivalents and a portion of restricted cash are non- interest bearing and it has no borrowings other than WATC cash equivalents and a portion of restricted cash are non- interest bearing and it has no borrowings other than WATC borrowings and finance leases (fixed interest rate). borrowings and finance leases (fixed interest rate). (b) Categories of financial instruments (b)addition Categories of financial In to cash and bankinstruments overdraft, the carrying amounts of each of the following categories of financial assets and In addition to cash at and the carrying of each of the following categories of financial assets and financial liabilities thebank end overdraft, of the reporting periodamounts are as follows: financial liabilities at the end of the reporting period are as follows: Financial Assets Financial Assets Cash and cash equivalent Cash and cash Restricted cashequivalent and cash equivalent Restricted Receivablescash (a) and cash equivalent Receivables (a) Financial Liabilities Financial Liabilities Payables Payables (a) The amount of loans and receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable). (a) The amount of loans and receivables excludes GST recoverable from the ATO (statutory receivable).

2010 2010 $ $

2009 2009 $ $

5,913,047 5,913,047 826,969 826,969 465,130 465,130

5,000,822 5,000,822 2,537,557 2,537,557 330,835 330,835

696,809 696,809

545,803 545,803

(c) Financial instrument disclosures (c) Financial instrument disclosures Credit risk and interest rate exposures Credit risk and interest rate exposures The following table discloses the College's maximum exposure to credit risk, interest rate exposure and the ageing analysis of financial assets. The College's maximum The following table discloses the College's maximum exposure to credit risk, interest rate exposure and the ageing analysis of financial assets. The College's maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is the carrying anmount of financial assets as shown below.The table discloses the ageing of financial asssets exposure to credit risk at the end of the reporting period is the carrying anmount of financial assets as shown below.The table discloses the ageing of financial asssets that are past due but not impaired and impaired financial assets. The table is based on information provided to senior management of the College. that are past due but not impaired and impaired financial assets. The table is based on information provided to senior management of the College. The College does not hold any collateral as security or other credit enhancements relating to the financial assets it holds. The College does not hold any collateral as security or other credit enhancements relating to the financial assets it holds. Great Southern Institute of Technology The College does not hold any financial assets that had to have their terms renegotiated that would have otherwise resulted in them being past due or impaired. NOTES TOThe THECollege FINANCIAL 10GLACT does STATEMENTS not hold any financial assets that had to have their terms renegotiated that would have otherwise resulted09GLACT in them being past due or impaired. FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2010

Interest rate exposure and ageing analysis of financial assets Interest rate exposure and ageing analysis of financial assets Interest rate exposure Past due but not impaired

Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate %

Financial Assets Financial Assets Assets Financial

Effective Interest Rate Interest Rate % $%

$ $

$ $ $

Cash cash equivalent Cash and cashand equivalent 3.90% Cash and cash equivalent Restricted and cash equivalent Restricted cash and cash cash equivalent 3.90% Restricted cash and cash equivalent Restricted cash and cash cash equivalent 5.64% Restricted and cash equivalent Restricted cash and cash equivalent Receivables (a) Receivables (a)

Receivables

Interest rate exposure and ageing of financial assets Interest rateanalysis exposure Past due but not impaired WeightedInterest rateCarrying Fixed Interest Variable to 3 months 3 to 12 months 1-2 Years exposure Past dueNon-Interest but not impairedUp Weighted Carrying Fixed Interest Variable Up to 3 months 3 to 12 months 1-2 Years Non-Interest Average Rate UpInterest Rate3 to 12 months Bearing 1-2 Years Carrying FixedAmount Interest Variable Non-Interest to 3 months 2-5 years More than 5 Impaired Average Amount Rate Interest Rate Bearing Bearing years Financial Assets Amount Rate Interest Rate Effective

(a)

Cash and cash equivalent 3.03%Cash equivalent Restricted cashand andcash cash equivalent 5.16% Cash and cash equivalent Restricted and cash equivalent Restricted cash and cash cash equivalent 5.16% Restricted cash and cash cash equivalent equivalent Restricted and Receivables (a) cash Restricted and cash equivalent Receivablescash (a) Receivables (a)

3.90% 1,224,406 3.90% 3.90% 826,969 3.90% 4,688,642 5.64% 5.64% 465,130 7,205,147 1,338,061 3.03% 3,662,761 3.03% 5.16% 2,537,557 5.16% 5.16% 330,835 5.16% 7,869,214

1,224,406 1,224,406 1,224,406 826,969 575,621 251,348 826,969 4,688,642 4,688,642

251,348 251,348 4,688,642 4,688,642

4,688,642 465,130 465,130 465,130 4,939,990 465,130 7,205,147 1,800,027 4,939,990 7,205,147 4,939,990 1,338,061 1,338,061 3,662,761 1,338,061 3,662,761 2,537,557 3,662,761 2,537,557 2,537,557 330,835 1,338,061 6,200,318

330,835 7,869,214 (a) The amount of receivables excludes the GST receivables from the ATO (statutory7,869,214 receivable).

3,662,7613,662,761 2,537,557 330,835 2,537,557 330,835

6,200,318 6,200,318

1,224,406 1,224,406 575,621 575,621 75,469

12,115 465,130 465,130 12,115 465,130 465,130

75,469 1,800,027 1,800,027 -

1,338,061 1,338,061 -42,342 -42,342 1,338,061 1,338,061

- 3,575330,835 3,575

- 75,469 -75,469 75,469 75,469 -

961 42,342 961

330,835 330,835 330,835

42,342 42,342 42,342

12,115 12,115 12,115 12,115 3,575 3,575 3,575 3,575

--3,722 -3,722

- --- 475 -961 475

961 961 961

(a) The amount of receivables excludes the GST receivables from the ATO (statutory receivable).

(a)riskThe amount of receivables excludes the GST receivables from the ATO (statutory receivable). Liquidity The following table details the contractual maturity for fincancial liabilities. The contractual maturity amounts are representative of the undiscounted amounts Liquidity risk as at theLiquidity end of the risk reporting period. The table includes interest and principal cash flows. An adjustment has been made where material.

The following table details the contractual maturity for fincancial liabilities. The contractual maturity amounts are representative of the undiscounted amounts The following table details the contractual maturity for fincancial liabilities. The contractual maturity amounts are representative of the undiscounted amounts as at the end of the reporting period. The table includes interest and principal cash analysis flows. An adjustment has been made where material. Interest rate exposure and maturity of financial liabilities as at the end of the reporting period. The table includes interest and principal cash flows. An adjustment has been made where material.

Maturity date

Interest rate exposure

Financial Liabilities Payables

Payables

Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate % -

Carrying Amount $

696,809

Fixed Interest Rate $

Variable Non-Interest Adjustment for Bearing discounting Interest Rate $

696,809

Total Nominal Amount

Up to 3 months 3 to 12 months

696,809

696,809 696,809

545,803 545,803

696,809to the Financial 696,809 696,809 Notes Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM Notes to the Financial Statements 2010 FINAL 14/03/2011 1:10 PM -

545,803 545,803

1-2 Years

2-5 years

More than 5 years

59 -

Cash and cash Cashequivalent and cash equivalent 3.03% Restricted cash Restricted and cash cashequivalent and cash equivalent 5.16% Restricted cash Restricted and cash cashequivalent and cash equivalent 5.16% ReceivablesReceivables (a) (a)

7,205,147 7,205,147 4,939,990 4,939,990 1,800,027 1,800,027 465,130

465,13075,469

3.03% 1,338,061 1,338,061 1,338,061 1,338,061 5.16% 3,662,761 3,662,761 3,662,761 3,662,761 5.16% 2,537,557 2,537,557 2,537,557 2,537,557 330,835 330,835 -330,835 7,869,214 7,869,214 6,200,318 6,200,318 1,338,061 1,338,061 330,835

330,83542,342 330,83542,342

75,469 12,115 -

12,115

42,342 3,575 42,342 3,575

3,575 3,575

961 961 -

961 961

3,722

475 475

(a) The amount (a) The of amount receivables of receivables excludes the excludes GST receivables the GST receivables from the ATO from(statutory the ATOreceivable). (statutory receivable).

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NOTES TOTHE THEFINANCIAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS STATEMENTS TO Liquidity NOTES risk Liquidity risk The following Thetable following details table the contractual details the contractual maturity formaturity fincancial for liabilities. fincancial liabilities. contractual The contractual maturity amounts maturityare amounts representative are representative of the undiscounted of the undiscounted amounts amounts FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31DECEMBER DECEMBER 2010 The FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 2010 as at the end as of at the reporting end of theperiod. reporting Theperiod. table includes The tableinterest includes andinterest principal andcash principal flows.cash An adjustment flows. An adjustment has been made has been where made material. where material.

Interest rateexposure exposure and maturity analysisof offinancial financialliabilities liabilities Interest rate maturity analysis Interest rate Interest exposure rateand exposure maturity andanalysis maturity of analysis financialofand liabilities financial liabilities Interestrate rateexposure exposure Interest Interest rateInterest exposure rate exposure

Financial Liabilities Financial Liabilities Financial Liabilities Financial Liabilities Payables Payables -

Maturity date Maturity date

Weighted Carrying Fixed Interest Variable Non-Interest Adjustment for Total Nominal Up to332-5 months Weighted Carrying Interest Variable Non-Interest for Nominal Up to months Weighted Weighted Carrying Carrying Fixed Interest Fixed Interest Variable Fixed Variable Non-Interest Non-Interest AdjustmentAdjustment for Totalfor Nominal Total Nominal Up toAdjustment 3 months Up to 33 to months 12 months 3Total to 12 months 1-2 Years 1-2 Years years 2-5 years More than More 5 than 5 Bearing discounting Amount Average Amount RateBearing Interest Rate Amount Bearing discounting discounting Amount discounting years years Average Average AmountAverage Amount Rate Interest Rate Rate Interest Rate Bearing Amount Amount Rate Interest Rate Effective Effective Effective Effective Interest Rate Interest Rate Interest InterestRate Rate % % $ $ $$$ $ $ $$$ $ $ $$ $ $ $ $ $$$ $ $ $$ %$ % $$ $ $$ $ -

Payables Payables

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Payables Payables

696,809 696,809 696,809 696,809

545,803 545,803 545,803 545,803

696,809 696,809 696,809 696,809 -

545,803 545,803 545,803 545,803

696,809 696,809 -696,809 696,809 -

545,803 545,803 -- 545,803 545,803 -

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- 696,809 696,809696,809 696,809 696,809 696,809 -- 696,809 696,809696,809 696,809 -

696,809 696,809

- 545,803 545,803545,803 545,803 545,803 545,803 -- 545,803 545,803545,803 545,803 -

545,803 545,803

696,809 696,809 696,809 696,809 -

545,803 545,803 545,803 545,803

696,809 696,809 -

545,803 -545,803 -

696,809 696,809

545,803 545,803

Interestrate ratesensitivity sensitivityanalysis analysis Interest Thefollowing followingtable tablerepresents representsaasummary summaryof ofthe theinterest interestrate ratesensitivity sensitivityof ofthe theCollege's College'sfinancial financialassets assetsand andliabilities liabilities The theend endof ofthe thereporting reportingperiod periodon onthe thesurplus surplusfor forthe theperiod periodand andequity equityfor foraa1% 1%change changein ininterest interestrates. rates.ItItisisassumed assumedthat that atatthe thechange changein ininterest interestrates ratesisisheld heldconstant constantthroughout throughoutthe thereporting reportingperiod. period. the

Carrying Carrying amount amount $$

-FinancialAssets Assets Financial Restrictedcash cashand andcash cashequivalent equivalent Restricted

100Basis BasisPoints Points --100 Surplus Surplus $$

Equity Equity $$

100Basis BasisPoints Points ++100 Surplus Surplus $$

6,740,017 (67,400) (67,400) 67,400 6,740,017 (67,400) (67,400) Notes to Notes the Financial to the Financial Statements Statements 2010 FINAL 2010 18/03/2011 FINAL 18/03/2011 12:45 PM12:45 PM 67,400 6,740,017 -6,740,017

TotalIncrease/(Decrease) Increase/(Decrease) Total

Carrying Carrying amount amount $$

-FinancialAssets Assets Financial Restrictedcash cashand andcash cashequivalent equivalent Restricted

7,538,379 7,538,379

TotalIncrease/(Decrease) Increase/(Decrease) Total

7,538,379 -7,538,379

67,400 -67,400

67,400 67,400

100Basis BasisPoints Points --100 Surplus Surplus $$ (75,384) (75,384) 75,384 -75,384

Equity Equity $$

67,400 67,400

Equity Equity $$ 67,400 67,400 67,400 67,400

100Basis BasisPoints Points ++100 Surplus Surplus $$

Equity Equity $$

(75,384) (75,384)

75,384 75,384

Fairvalues values Fair Allfinancial financialassets assetsand andliabilities liabilitiesrecognised recognisedin inthe theStatement Statementof ofFinancial FinancialPosition, Position,whether whetherthey theyare arecarried carriedatatcost costor orfair fairvalue, value,are are All recognisedatatamounts amountsthat thatrepresent representaareasonable reasonableapproximation approximationof offair fairvalue valueunless unlessotherwise otherwisestated statedin inthe theapplicable applicablenotes. notes. recognised

37 Remuneration Remunerationof ofmembers membersof ofthe theCollege Collegeand andsenior seniorofficers officers 37 Remunerationof ofmembers membersof ofthe theCollege College Remuneration Thenumber numberof ofmembers membersof ofthe theCollege Collegewhose whosetotal totalof offees, fees,salaries, salaries,superannuation, superannuation,non-monetary non-monetary The benefitsand andother otherbenefits benefitsfor forthe thefinancial financialyear, year,fall fallwithin withinthe thefollowing followingbands bandsare: are: benefits $$ $0--$10,000 $10,000 $0 $170,001--$180,000 $180,000 $170,001

2010 2010

$$ 187,850 187,850

Thetotal totalremuneration remunerationof ofthe themembers membersof ofthe theCollege Collegeis: is: The

2009 2009

$$ 177,435 177,435

Totalremuneration remunerationincludes includesthe thesuperannuation superannuationexpense expenseincurred incurredby bythe theCollege Collegein inrespect respectof ofmembers membersof ofthe theCollege. College. Total Remunerationof ofsenior seniorofficers officers Remuneration Thenumber numberof ofsenior seniorofficers officersother otherthan thansenior seniorofficers officersreported reportedas asmembers membersof ofthe theCollege, College,whose whosetotal totalof offees, fees, The salaries, superannuation, non-monetarybenefits benefitsand andother otherbenefits benefitsfor forthe thefinancial financialyear, year,fall fallwithin withinthe thefollowing following salaries, superannuation, non-monetary bandsare: are: bands $$ $30,001--$40,000 $40,000 $30,001 $40,001--$50,000 $50,000 $40,001 $50,001--$60,000 $60,000 $50,001 $60,001--$70,000 $70,000 $60,001 $70,001--$80,000 $80,000 $70,001 $80,001--$90,000 $90,000 $80,001 $100,001--$110,000 $110,000 $100,001 $110,001 -$120,000 -$120,000 $110,001 $120,000 -$130,000 -$130,000 $120,000 $130,000 -$140,000 -$140,000 $130,000

Thetotal totalremuneration remunerationof ofsenior seniorofficers officersis: is: The

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2010 2010

2009 2009

11 11 11 11 11 33 22 11

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11 11 11 11 33 22 22

$$ 1,047,040 1,047,040

$$ 1,024,781 1,024,781

11 11

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The total remuneration includes the superannuation expense incurred by the College in respect of senior officers other than senior officers reported as members of the College. No senior officers are members of the Pension Scheme. 38 Remuneration of auditor Remuneration payable to the Auditor General in respect to the audit for the current financial year is as follows:

Auditing the accounts, financial statements and performance indicators

2010 $ 48,100

2009 $ 46,000

2010 $

2009 $

The expense is included in note 8 'Supplies and services' - (listed in Consultancies & contracted services)

39 Related bodies The College has no related bodies. 40 Affiliated bodies The College has no affiliated bodies. 41 Supplementary financial information Write-Offs Public property Bad debts Inventory

2,027 2,027

Losses through theft, defaults and other causes Losses of public and other moneys and public and other property through theft, default or otherwise Losses of public moneys recovered Other recoveries

15,784 (15,784) (53) 1,974

4,047 4,047 -

(383) 3,664

42 Schedule of income and expenditure by service The college provides only one service (as defined by Treasurer's Instruction 1101 (9) and that is Vocational Education and Training Delivery.

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Appendix 1 Great Southern Institute of Technology S40 SUBMISSION Statement of Comprehensive Income 2011 Estimate $ COST OF SERVICES Expenses Employee benefits expense Supplies and services Depreciation and amortisation expense Finance costs Grants and subsidies Payments to Non TAFE Providers for VET Delivery Loss on disposal of non-current assets Cost of sales Other expenses Total Cost of Services Income Revenue Fee for service Student charges and fees Ancillary trading Sales Commonwealth grants and contributions Interest revenue Other revenue Total Revenue

16,316,075 5,305,193 859,087 60,000 30,000 600,000 900,000 24,070,355

1,748,250 1,680,960 155,000 680,000 560,000 315,000 150,000 5,289,210

Gains Gain on disposal of non-current assets Other gains Total Gains Total income other than income from State Government NET COST OF SERVICES

0 5,289,210 -18,781,145

INCOME FROM STATE GOVERNMENT State funds Liabilities assumed by the Treasurer Assets assumed/(transferred) Resources received free of charge Total income from State Government SURPLUS (DEFICIT) FOR THE PERIOD

18,286,195

700,000 18,986,195 205,050

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Changes in asset revaluation reserve Gains/(losses) recognised directly in equity TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR THE PERIOD

205,050

Appendix 1 Great Southern Institute of Technology S40 SUBMISSION BALANCE SHEET 2011

ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash and cash equivalents Inventories Receivables Amounts receivable for services Other current assets Non-current assets classified as held for sale Total Current Assets Non-Current Assets Restricted cash and cash equivalents Inventories Receivables Amounts receivable for services Property, plant and equipment Intangible assets Other non-current assets Total Non-Current Assets TOTAL ASSETS

Estimate $

822,806 300,000 50,000 400,000 4,885,989 6,458,795 401,000

28,797,957 29,198,957 35,657,752

LIABILITIES Current Liabilities Payables Borrowings Amounts due to the Treasurer Provisions Other current liabilities

1,695,000 200,000

Liabilities directly associated with non-current assets classified as held for sale Total Current Liabilities

2,095,000

Non-Current Liabilities Payables Borrowings Provisions Other non-current liabilities Total Non-Current Liabilities TOTAL LIABILITIES

200,000

720,000 720,000 2,815,000

NET ASSETS

32,842,752

EQUITY Contributed Equity Reserves Accumulated surplus/(deficiency)

4,899,407 10,075,788 17,867,557

TOTAL EQUITY

32,842,752

Certification of Performance Indicators We hereby certify that the performance indicators are based on proper records, are relevant and appropriate for assisting users to assess Great Southern Institute of Technologyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance and fairly represent the performance of Great Southern Institute of Technology for the financial year ended December 31, 2010.

LEN SMITH Chairperson, Governing Council 22 February 2011

LIDIA ROZLAPA Managing Director 22 February 2011

GOVERNMENT GOAL Greater focus on achieving results in key service delivery areas for the benefit of all Western Australians.

GOVERNMENT GOAL DESIRED OUTCOME

Greater focus on achieving results in key service delivery areas for the benefit of all Western AAustralians. skilled workforce that meets the needs of Western Australia.

Effectiveness Indicators DESIRED OUTCOME A skilled workforceindicators that meetsmeasure the needsthe of Western Australia. The effectiveness achievement of vocational education and training inEffectiveness meeting community and industry needs via profile achievement, student and graduate Indicators satisfaction and labour force status of graduates. The effectiveness indicators measure the achievement of vocational education and training in meeting community and industry needs via profile achievement, student and graduate satisfaction and labour 1.1 Annual VET Institute Profile Target Achievement force status of graduates. This performance indicator shows the percentage of student curriculum hours (SCH) 1.1 Annual VET Institute Profile Target achieved for activities as contracted with theAchievement Department of Training and Workforce Development for vocational education and training delivery through the(SCH) Delivery and for This performance indicator shows the percentage of student curriculum hours achieved Performance Agreement The allocation of hours to Great Southern Institute of activities as contracted with(DPA). the Department of Training and Workforce Development for vocational Technology in specific industry areas is determined by the State Training Strategy which education and training delivery through the Delivery and Performance Agreement (DPA). The allocation is developed in consultation with industry and the community. The ability of the Institute to of hours to Great Southern Institute of Technology in specific industry areas is determined by the State fulfill planned delivery reflects its effectiveness in meeting industry and community needs. Training Strategy which is developed in consultation with industry and the community. The ability of the The planned figure reported in this indicator is the delivery agreed to in the initial DPA Institute to fulfill planned delivery reflects its effectiveness in meeting industry and community needs. and does not reflect changes to delivery targets agreed to in subsequent addenda to that agreement. The planned figure reported in this indicator is the delivery agreed to in the initial DPA and does not reflect changes to delivery targets agreed to in subsequent addenda to that agreement. Annual VET Institute Profile Target Achievement

Planned SCH SCH Achieved Achievement %

2007 838713

862830 102.9%

Figure 1 Achievement of Profile (%)

2008 835713

889022 106.4%

2009 855048

971533 113.6%

2010 964630

1149177 119.1%

Target

100-102%

In 2010 the Institute achieved 119.1% of the planned delivery set in the DPA for 2010. This increase over the targeted amount was due to extra funding provided by the Department of Training and Workforce Development throughout the year to ensure that training kept up with skills demand in a new resources boom. The table below shows historical allocations by industry group (based on the occupation The table below shows historical allocations by industry group (based on the occupation or outcome or outcome qualifications are intended to serve) and highlights the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent qualifications are intended to serve) and highlights the Instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent performance in achieving performance in achieving industry delivery targets. Variations in the percentage of industry delivery targets. Variations in or thehigher percentage achievement show levels of lower orgroup higher achievement show levels of lower thanofexpected demand. All industry than expected All industry group are within range ofand parameters set in variations are demand. within acceptable rangevariations of parameters setacceptable in the Delivery Performance the Delivery (DPA). and Performance Agreement (DPA). The delivery targetsdelivery for 2010agreed represent agreed Agreement The delivery targets for 2010 represent todelivery in the initial to inand the initial DPA and dochanges not reflecttochanges to targets delivery targets in subsequent addendato to DPA do not reflect delivery agreedagreed to in to subsequent addenda that agreement. that agreement. Profile Achievement by Industry Group Actual Industry Group

2007

2008

2009

Planned

Achieved

2010

01A

Recreation, Sports and Entertainment

20100

5065

1870

1730

1200

144.2%

01B

Visual and Performing Arts

46535

52872

59069

64483

61760

104.4%

01C

Design

18255

16930

22609

16513

18800

87.8%

02A

Automotive

16669

25319

32295

27642

25068

110.3%

03A

Building and Constructions

57157

64816

65510

86144

80767

106.7%

03B

Surveying and Building

6760

9140

6330

11190

7010

159.6%

04A

Community Service Workers

77225

92410

103830

71615

41480

172.6%

04B

Education and Childcare

33015

40865

61875

61800

68380

90.4%

04C

Health

32940

30558

39397

95141

87049

109.3%

04D

Library Workers

05A

Finance, Insurance Property Service Workers

2236

2566

2137

3352

2000

167.6%

06A

Food Trades and Processing

32244

6757

9654

2145

13853

15.5%

07A

Clothing Footwear and Soft Furnishings

12059

8365

8885

8380

9175

91.3%

07B

Furniture Manufacture

12341

6721

7358

5681

6028

94.2%

08A

Communications

08B

Printing and Publishing

2955

2750

4600

59.8%

09A

Engineering and Drafting

09B

Metal and Mining

10A

Animal Care

10B

Forestry, Farming and Landcare

10C

Fishing

10D

Horticulture

11A

Process Manufacturing

12A

Personal Service

12B

3124

2150

1300

400

1740

23.0%

26122

25621

30136

29417

28172

104.4%

103111

131867

135687

201331

113543

177.3%

54391

32214

36707

59744

35979

166.1%

31270

42593

36599

32925

35217

93.5%

Retail

2444

846

1405

650

216.2%

13A

Cooking

8285

13731

7615

18844

10181

185.1%

13B

Hospitality

8771

7471

4695

14370

3491

411.6%

13C

Tourism

6340

4020

2930

4730

3015

156.9%

13D

Travel Agents

14A

Transport Trades, Storage and Associated

2065

1280

1446

372

5260

7.1%

15A

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

5068

3640

139.2%

15B

Electrical Trades

20140

20519

20173

23465

18182

129.1%

16A

Accounting and Other Business Services

42090

42325

40975

52570

48500

108.4%

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Actual Industry Group

2007

2008

2009

Planned

Achieved

2010

16B

Management

10560

11205

9370

13960

13780

101.3%

16C

Office and Clerical

57850

63670

76410

79155

65500

120.8%

17A

Computing

29351

44120

48183

38100

39625

96.2%

18A

Science and Technical Workers

3698

3115

1778

13760

8000

172.0%

19A

ACE

19B

Adult Literacy/ ESL

64540

43890

62270

67260

66675

100.9%

19C

Languages

7465

7920

7080

7245

7400

97.9%

19D

Miscellaneous

19E

Targeted Access and Participation Courses

13677

28081

24385

26490

24135

109.8%

862830

889022

971533

1149177

964630

119.1%

Total Profile Delivery Total Profile Delivery

1,149,177 SCH

Non Profile Delivery 202,978 SCH Non Profile Delivery

Institute Total Delivery Institute Total Delivery

202,978 SCH

1,352,155 SCH 1,352,155 SCH

The Delivery and Performance Agreement allows for flexibility in shifting delivery between The Delivery and Performance Agreement allows for flexibility in shifting delivery between industry industry groups within agreed tolerances. In 2010 variation between planned and actual groups within agreed tolerances. In 2010 variation between planned and actual delivery in industry delivery in industry groups was caused by groups was caused by

• additional programmes and SCH allocated to the Institutes to ensure that training • additional programmes andrecovering SCH allocatedresources to the Institutes to ensure that training meets skills meets skills demand in the sector demand in the recovering resources sector

• the original SCH allocation from the Department of Training and Workforce • the original SCH allocation from the Department of Training and Workforce Development Development insufficient meet local demand insufficient to meet local to demand • increased targetsfor fordelivery delivery ininskills shortage areasareas. • increased targets skills shortage

All are within tolerances the Delivery and Performance All variations variations are within thethe tolerances set byset the by Delivery and Performance Agreement. Agreement. 1.2 1.2

Overall Student Student Satisfaction Overall Satisfaction

The performance indicator of overall student satisfaction expresses the number of 'very satisfied' and The performance indicator of overall student satisfaction expresses the number of ‘very ‘satisfied’ respondents, which is expressed as a proportion of the total survey respondents. measures satisfied’ and ‘satisfied’ respondents, which is expressed as a proportion of theIt total survey students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the Institute’s vocational education and training services. respondents. It measures students’ perceptions of the effectiveness of the Institute’s vocational education and training services. Student Satisfaction Survey

Patterson Market Research conducted a student satisfaction survey on behalf of the Department of Training and Workforce Development and State Training Providers in October 2010, with the summary Patterson Market Research conducted student satisfaction survey of results being published in January 2011. Theasurvey sought students' views onon thebehalf quality of of the Department of Training and Workforce and State Training vocational education training being delivered.Development Students were asked about the qualityProviders of teachingin and October 2010, with the summary of results being published in January 2011. The survey assessment, the suitability of teaching methods and the quality of the course experience.

Student Satisfaction Survey

sought students’ views on the quality of vocational education training being delivered. The 2010 survey was conducted using a sample of Great Southern Institute of Technology (GSIT) Students were asked about the quality of teaching and assessment, the suitability of students selected from populations of institution-based students (IBS) and employment-based students teaching methods and the quality of the course experience. (EBS).

The 2010 survey was conducted using a sample of Great Southern Institute of Technology 3|P a g e (GSIT) students selected from populations of institution-based students (IBS) and employment-based students (EBS). 67

Of the 2,712 potential population identified, 1,945 were surveyed and the response rate Of the 2,712The potential population identified, 1,945 were surveyed the rate was 23.0% The was 23.0% overall satisfaction rate for 2010 was 91.3%and with a response relative sampling overall forconfidence 2010 was 91.3% with a relative error of Âą2.4% at a 95% confidence error of satisfaction +2.4% at arate 95% level. The relativesampling sampling error is a measure of the accuracy the sampling in givingofa the correct estimate reported items. level. Theof relative sampling process error is a measure accuracy of the of sampling process in giving a correct estimate of reported As in previous years,items. the data was weighted to ensure that the sample that was achieved was representative of student population. Thethat data weighted byachieved age, training As in previous years, thethe data was weighted to ensure thewas sample that was was type and Indigenousofstatus. representative the student population. The data was weighted by age, training type and Indigenous status. Student Satisfaction

GSIT WA

2007

90% 87%

Figure 2 Student Satisfaction Rate

2008

93% 85%

2009

89% 86%

2010

91% 87%

Target

88-92%

The 2010 overall satisfaction rate for Great Southern Institute of Technology is within the target The 2010 overall satisfaction rate for Great Southern Institute of Technology is within the rangerange and higher than thethan statethe satisfaction average ofaverage 87%. The higher than 2009 but target and higher state satisfaction of result 87%. isThe result isfor higher reflects a consistent result over time and within confidence intervals. than for 2009 but reflects a consistent result over time and within confidence intervals. StudentOutcomes Outcomes Survey Student Survey Theaim aimof of the the national Survey is toismeasure vocational education and training The national Student StudentOutcomes Outcomes Survey to measure vocational education and (VET) studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; employment, further study destinations and the opinions of the training training (VET) studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; employment, further study destinations and the opinions of the undertaken. training undertaken. TheNational National Centre Centre for Research conduct surveys with an appropriate The forVocational VocationalEducation Education Research conduct surveys with an sample design to produce statistically reliable Institute level data in alternative years. Institute appropriate sample design to produce statistically reliable Institute level data in alternative level data was not available in 2008 and 2010. in 2008 and 2010. years. Institute level data was not available

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The 2009 Student Outcomes Survey was conducted by the social Research Centre on behalf of the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and was funded The 2009 Student Outcomes SurveyEmployment was conducted by the social Research Centre on behalfThe of the by the Department of Education, and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) and was funded by the Department of results were published in December 2009. Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). The results were published in The survey was administered to Great Southern Institute of Technology (formerly Great December 2009. Southern TAFE) students who undertook their studies at the Institute and graduated in 2008. The survey included Great Southern Institute of Technology students The survey was administered toall Great Southern Institute of Technology (formerly Greatwho Southern completed a Certificate, Advanced Certificate, Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced TAFE) students who undertook their studies at the Institute and graduated in 2008. The survey Diploma or Bachelors Degree, and who had an Australian address as their usual address. included all Great Southern Institute of Technology students who completed a Certificate, Advanced Graduate Employment status was measured as at 29 May 2009 for each category Certificate, Associate Diploma, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Bachelors Degree, and who had an (employed, unemployed and not in labour force), and the ratio of graduates in each Australian address as to their usual address. Graduate Employment status was measured as at 29 May category compared valid respondents expressed as a percentage. 2009 for each category (employed, unemployed and not in labour force), and the ratio of graduates Data from this survey was used to measure graduate employment status and graduate in each category compared to valid respondents expressed as a percentage. satisfaction. Data from this survey was used to measure graduate employment status and graduate satisfaction.

1.3 Graduate Employment 1.3 Graduate EmploymentStatus Status The in in employment is aiskey performance indicator that shows the extent Theproportion proportionofofgraduates graduates employment a key performance indicator that shows the to which Institute meeting industry andindustry community for training services that equip extentthe to which theis Institute is meeting andneed community need for training services graduates changing for employment that equipfor graduates changing opportunities. employment opportunities. Graduate Employment Status

Target: 78-82%

Figure 3 Graduate Employment Status

The 2009 Student Outcomes Survey report for Great Southern Institute of Technology The 2009 Student report for Southern Institute of Technology indicated indicated that theOutcomes graduateSurvey employment rateGreat for the Institute was 78.2% in keeping with state and national results for the survey and within the target range. that the graduate employment rate for the Institute was 78.2% in keeping with state and national results the survey and within the targetOutcomes range. Note 1:for Figure 3 is taken from Student Survey targeting years to 2009. The

Institute is unable provide for 2008 and 2010 as targeting statistically validtoInstitute level Note 1: Figure 3 is to taken fromdata Student Outcomes Survey years 2009. The data wasisnot available. The National for 2010 Vocational Education Research conducts Institute unable to provide data forCentre 2008 and as statistically valid Institute level data surveys with an appropriate sample design to produce statistically reliable Institute level was not available. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research conducts surveys data in alternative years commencing from 2005. with an appropriate sample design to produce statistically reliable Institute level data in In 2007 the years data for graduate employment alternative commencing from 2005. outcomes did not include graduates who were enrolled in training at the time of the survey. In 2009 the question about current training 5|P a g e

In 2007 the data for graduate employment outcomes did not include graduates who were enrolled in training at the time of the survey. In 2009 the question about current training was altered from ‘are you still enrolled in training’ to ‘are you still enrolled in the training was altered youform’ still enrolled in training’ to ‘are you still affirmative. enrolled in the training shown on thefrom front‘are of the and no students responded in the From 2007 the shown on the front of the form’ and no students responded in the affirmative. From 2007 calculation of graduate employment outcomes includes all graduates who are not still the calculation of graduate employment outcomes includes enrolled in the training indicated in the survey sample data. all graduates who are not still enrolled in the training indicated in the survey sample data. 1.4 Graduate Satisfaction 1.4 Graduate Satisfaction Graduate satisfaction is a key performance indicator that measures the extent to which Great

GraduateInstitute satisfaction is a key performance measures to which Southern of Technology graduates had indicator wholly or that partly achieved the theirextent main reason for Great Southern Institute of Technology graduates had wholly or partly achieved their main undertaking the course and is compared to the State average. It measures students’ perceptions of reason for undertaking the course and is compared to the State average. It measures training effectiveness. students’ perceptions of training effectiveness.

Graduate Satisfaction

Target: 86-90%

Figure 4 Graduate Satisfaction

TheStudent StudentOutcomes Outcomes Survey report for Great Southern Institute of Technology, published The Survey report for Great Southern Institute of Technology, published in 2009 in 2009 indicates that the overall graduate satisfaction for the institute has improved from indicates that the overall graduate satisfaction for the Institute has improved from 86.6% to 90.0%. 86.6% to 90.0%. and compares well with state and national results. and compares well with state and national results. Note 2: Figure 4 is taken from Student Outcomes Survey targeting years to 2009. The Institute is unable to provide for 2008 and 2010 astargeting statistically valid level Note 2: Figure 4 is taken fromdata Student Outcomes Survey years toInstitute 2009. The data wasisnot available. The National Centre for2010 Vocational Education Research Institute unable to provide data for 2008 and as statistically valid Instituteconducts level data surveys with an appropriate sample design to produce statistically reliable Institute level was not available. The National Centre for Vocational Education Research conducts surveys data in alternative years commencing from 2005. with an appropriate sample design to produce statistically reliable Institute level data in In 2007 the data for graduate satisfaction did not include graduates who were enrolled in alternative years commencing from 2005. training at the time of the survey. In 2009 the question about current training was altered from ‘are you still enrolled in training’ to ‘are you still enrolled in the training shown on the In 2007 the data for graduate satisfaction did not include graduates who were enrolled in front of the form’ and no students responded in the affirmative. From 2007 the calculation training at the time of theincludes survey. all In 2009 the question current training altered of graduate satisfaction graduates who areabout not still enrolled in thewas training indicated in the survey sample data. 6|P a g e 70

from ‘are you still enrolled in training’ to ‘are you still enrolled in the training shown on the front of the form’ and no students responded in the affirmative. From 2007 the calculation of graduate satisfaction includes all graduates who are not still enrolled in the training indicated in the survey sample data.

Efficiency Indicators

2.1 2.1 Overall Cost per Student (SCH)for forAggregate Aggregate Institute Delivery Overall Cost per StudentCurriculum Curriculum Hour Hour (SCH) Institute Delivery TheThe overall cost anefficiency efficiency measure shows the aggregate cost of overall costper perSCH SCH isisan measure that that shows the aggregate unit costunit of delivery delivery perbased SCH, on the delivery costs costasof services) asfinancial detailed in outputoutput per SCH, onbased the delivery costs (total cost of (total services) detailed in the the statements. financial statements. Overall Cost per SCH

Figure 5 Cost per SCH for Aggregate Institute Delivery

Target: $19.97

TheThe Institute’s costofofservices services per student curriculum hour isis $17.16 less than Institute’s2010 2010 total total cost per student curriculum hour is $17.16 less thanisthe section the 40 section 40toestimate to $19.97. Treasury of $19.97. estimate Treasury of TheThe variation attributable to the variation of planned the year asin variationofof-$2.81 -$2.81 isisattributable to the variation of planned deliverydelivery over the over year as discussed discussed in 1.1. in AnSCH increase SCH targeted over theamount original amount was due tobyextra 1.1. An increase over thein original wastargeted due to extra funding provided the funding provided by the Department of Training and Workforce Development to meet the Department of Training and Workforce Development to meet the skills demand in a recovering minerals skills demand in a recovering minerals sector. sector. Note 3: Up until 2007 the cost per SCH was based on a total cost of services which Note 3:capital Up until 2007 the cost per2008, SCH was based on acharge total cost of services which included included user charge. From capital user is not included in the capital user charge. 2008, capital user charge is not included in the calculation of total calculation of total costFrom of services. cost of services

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Other Financial Disclosures Fees and Charges TI903 (13) (i) The instituteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fees and charges are set by the Department of Training and Workforce Development. Future Capital Projects TI903 (13) (ii) The buildings that make up the new Environment and Primary Industries complex on Anson Road remain uncompleted at the end of the year and have since been completed in 2011. Estimated costs to complete

$182,894

Estimated total cost of project

$3,015,197

Stages 2 and 3 of the Automotive Workshop and upgrade of Carpentry and Joinery and Metals workshops remain uncompleted at the end of the year and are expected to be completed in 2011. Estimated costs to complete

$250,538

Estimated total cost of project

$1,500,000

The construction and delivery of a new demountable classroom at Denmark campus remained incomplete at the end of the year and has since been completed in 2011. Estimated costs to complete

$20,000

Estimated total cost of project

$150,217

TI903 (13) (iii)3 Staff employed by Great Southern Institute of Technology

27.11.08

24.12.09

23.12.10

Fixed Pay

175

186

189

Casuals

126

Governance Disclosures There were no disclosable interests that any senior officers within the agency were required to report during the year.

Advertising

Advertising Agencies

OMD

42,197.06

Media Decisions

15,359.89

Market Research

Nil

Polling Organisations

Nil

Direct Mail Organisations

Australia Post (pamphlet drop)

Media Advertising

Orana Cinemas

Denmark Bulletin

Denmark Chamber of Commerce

336.12

Albany Chamber of Commerce

912.18

Great Southern Herald

489.09

Albany Gateway Internet

2,496.36

Kojonup News

568.18

Plantagenet News

646.53

Staff Advertising - vacancies

Adcorp

7,780.17

86,082.34

11,791.71

3,120.00

385.05

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Outcomes Great Southern Institute’s Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP) 2007 – 2011 outlines the institute’s strategies to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of training and events. A report on the DAIP Implementation Plan 2009-2011 was provided to the Disability Services Commission in July 2010. The institute consults with students to adapt its service delivery and provide a range of individualised supports to meet the learning needs of students with disabilities participating in training across the institute’s campuses. Customised accredited training is provided for people with disabilities that promotes pathways to further education, training and employment including Certificate II and III in Clothing Production, Certificate I in Visual Art and Contemporary Craft, and Certificates in Gaining Access to Training and Employment; Introductory Woodwork and Art classes. In 2010 a Certificate I in Hospitality course was conducted by the institute. This training was designed to meet the needs of a range of people with disability. Great Southern Institute of Technology continues to work collaboratively with community agencies to support the inclusion of people with disabilities through Second Click computer literacy classes and the Lifestyle+ program. During 2010 the institute, in partnership with other community agencies, conducted a series of Around the Garden workshops for people with disabilities at the Rainbow Coast Neighbourhood Centre’s Community Garden to further develop their horticulture, employability and life skills. 73

Accessibility improvements have been progressively implemented across the institute including upgraded pathways throughout the Albany campus, the installation of an additional accessible parking bay, an accessible toilet, a ramp to a demountable classroom and automatic doors. Institute information is provided in a range of formats on request and texts and learning materials are provided in accessible formats, including electronically. The Disability Liaison Officer liaises with community organisations, schools and agencies and provides information through e-newsletters and community groups to ensure people with disabilities are informed of the institute’s training opportunities and support services. Information regarding the institute’s courses, services, events and facilities, including services for people with disabilities, is available on the institute website, which meets W3C Web Content Accessibility guidelines. The institute provided information and training to staff to ensure quality service to all clients, including an awareness of issues affecting people with disabilities. Information on meeting the needs of students with disabilities is provided to staff at induction sessions and online. Staff attended Mental Health First Aid Workshops in 2010. People with disabilities were encouraged to provide feedback on the institute’s accessibility, services and training, through customer feedback forms, liaison with community agencies assisting people with disabilities into training and employment, and through the institute’s complaints and grievance procedures. Compliance with Public Sector Standards and Ethical Codes During 2010, there were no allegations of breaches of Public Sector Standards from internal or external clients. In terms of compliance with Ethical codes and behaviour, there were two minor issues involving non-compliance with the Institute Code of Conduct which have been investigated and resolved. There were also two issues alleging unsatisfactory performance by staff. Of the latter, one has been dealt with through the normal management process and the other will be ongoing into 2011. In addition, there was an instance of serious misconduct which involved an officer misusing the Institute corporate credit card along with theft of cash from Institute premises. The matters were referred to the Police, reported to the CCC and resulted in the employee being charged by the Police and their employment terminated. Processes have been put in place to mitigate the risk of this occurring again and the majority of the money involved has been reimbursed to the Institute by the financial institution involved. During 2010, the Institute rolled out the 6 modules for the Accountable and Ethical Decision Making Framework as an online workshop to all Institute staff and will ensure completion during 2011. The Institute continues to promote awareness of our Ethical codes via staff meetings, induction programs, posters and general electronic communication. Recordkeeping Plan The Education and Training sector submitted a single Recordkeeping Plan [RKP] to the State Records Commission in 2004. In 2010, after the demerger of Education and Training, separate RKPs were lodged. 74

The Training sector RKP is due to be reviewed, updated and submitted to the State Records Commission by October 2011. Great Southern Institute of Technology is a member of the TAFEWA Records Management Network [TRMN] – all members are contributing to this review and will ensure an updated RKP is submitted on time. In accordance with Standard 2, Principle 6 of the RKP, all government organisations are to ensure that their employees comply with the RKP. Great Southern Institute of Technology has developed strategies to ensure its employees are aware of their responsibilities. State Records Commission Standard 2 Recordkeeping Plans: Principle 6 - Compliance

Whether the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation’s recordkeeping systems has been evaluated or alternatively when such an evaluation is proposed. The nature and extent of the recordkeeping training program conducted by, or for, the organisation.

Great Southern Institute’s recordkeeping systems were evaluated this year. In August 2010, we upgraded to TRIM Context version 6.2.5. In preparation for the roll out to staff (which is planned for 2011), records staff are currently setting up the necessary components of TRIM Context, such as security settings, locations and the integration with GroupWise and MS Office. All existing policies and procedures are being reviewed and updated and some simple documents demonstrating how to use TRIM Context are being developed for staff. Updates and information on recordkeeping and records management are relayed to staff as necessary. In 2009, we obtained access to the (then) Department of Education and Training’s online Records Awareness Training [RAT] course and commenced rolling it out to staff. We now pay an annual fee to enable us to have ongoing access to this course. More than 50% of staff have now completed the RAT course and in 2011, it will be ensured that anyone who becomes a user of TRIM Context has successfully completed it. Prior to enrolment in the course, one-on-one or small group training will be conducted by records staff to introduce both the course and TRIM Context. Whether the efficiency Recordkeeping awareness training was last reviewed in and effectiveness of 2008. As part of this review, we implemented the RAT course. the recordkeeping The majority of staff who have undertaken the course have training program has successfully demonstrated their understanding of recordkeeping been reviewed or at Great Southern Institute of Technology. Accordingly, once alternatively when this all current staff have completed the course, future staff will be is planned to be done. enrolled soon after they commence employment. Assurance that Induction sessions for new staff are conducted biannually, the organisation’s early in semesters one and two. Additional sessions are held induction program as required. All new staff receive in their induction kit a copy addresses of the State Records Office 2006 publication “Recordkeeping employee roles in Western Australia : Who is Responsible”. A tour of the and responsibilities College (including the Records section) is given to all new staff. in regard to their The Records Manager gives a brief presentation on records compliance with management, with topics covered including an overview the organisation’s of individual recordkeeping responsibilities, the legislative recordkeeping plan. framework and procedural documentation. 75

Sustainability The institute’s Sustainability Policy and Action Plan (2010-2012) endorsed by the Executive Committee in 2009 was implemented in 2010. The plan has four central components as follows: developing a workforce skilled for sustainability in the Great Southern region and beyond; providing products and services that support skills for sustainability; demonstrating Great Southern Institute of Technology’s leadership in the adoption of sustainability values principles and practices; and reducing the institute’s carbon footprint. A committee was formed to drive the delivery of the four components. At the end of the year, plans for two major initiatives were progressing: • Closed Loop – George’s restaurant sends food scraps to the horticulture centre for composting and the centre supplies fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables to the restaurant’s kitchen. This process will entitle George’s Restaurant to apply for a green tick in recognition of its sustainability principles • Solar Generation – Considerable paper savings across the institute will fund photo voltaic solar panels as an iconic demonstration of the institute’s commitment, and holistic approach, to sustainability. In addition, several programs had been implemented: • New recycling bins were installed outside the café to simplify and encourage recycling of packaging • A water filter was set up in the café to reduce plastic bottle use • Motion detectors were installed in the toilets to turn lighting off when vacant • Schemes for recycling batteries and toner cartridges were introduced to augment the existing paper, cardboard and plastics recycling scheme. Savings are evaluated and funds are channelled to larger sustainability projects across the institute. Positive feedback has been received from the Diploma of Sustainability students, many of whom are current staff members who, with their qualification, lead new projects, advocate the institute’s sustainability principles and monitor existing initiatives. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) A 2009 accredited assessment of our OSH systems provided a satisfactory rating (60%) of the institute’s commitment to OSH and injury management. During 2010, this commitment has been further demonstrated in the following ways: • Increasing the OSH Coordinator’s hours to four days a week and in 2011, that has been increased to a full-time position • Presentation and endorsement by the executive of an OSH framework outlining OSH priorities and action plans to address any deficiencies highlighted in the 2009 Worksafe Plan Assessment • Participation in regular workplace inspections by the Managing Director • OSH training conducted to all institute managers and supervisors • A 42% increase in OSH expenditure from 2009 to 2010 (exclusive of salary expenditure). 76

The 2009 assessment also identified that the institute has effective mechanisms in place for consulting with employees, chiefly through the following mechanisms: • Regular meetings of the OSH Committee • Formal OSH issue resolution procedures • Accessible, active and dedicated OSH representatives • Effective communication mechanisms • Regular and accessible training. The institute has a workers compensation and injury management procedure which complies with the Act. Most return-to-work programs are administered in-house in consultation with medical practitioners, injury management consultants and other workers compensation practitioners via our relationship with the Employee Support Bureau within ETSSC. As mentioned, an accredited assessment of institute OSH management systems was conducted in 2009 which included a summary of findings. These findings were used to formulate the institute OSH Framework and action plan for the next 18 months. Annual Performance Statistics for the 2009-2010 financial year are as follows: Number of Fatalities: Nil LTI/D incidence rate: .328 LTI Severity Rate: 0 % of workers RTW within 28 days: 100% % of managers trained in OSH: 100%. Principles of Public Sector Governance The institute’s approach to the principles of accountability, transparency/openness, integrity, stewardship, efficiency and leadership are demonstrated throughout the Annual Report. Authority for Directions Great Southern Institute of Technology has received no additional directions and guidelines in relation to vocational education and training matters through the course of 2010. Strategic and Business Plans In 2010 the institute released a new three-year Strategic Plan and annual Business Plan according to TrainingWA strategic outcomes and guidelines, endorsed by the Governing Council. International Students The institute has appointed an officer responsible for providing international student support. Services provided by this officer include: accommodation and employment assistance, pastoral care, liaison with lecturers and assistance with visa enquiries. 77