Instructions for Filling out This Form

2016 Training and Work Pathway Programs
Stream One – Work Ready Training
Application Form

Please read the program guidelines before filling out your application. You can find the document at

Instructions for filling out this form

This form is designed to be filled out electronically and e-mailed. Please complete the required fields. When submitting the form, please do so only as a Word document (PDFs will not be accepted). You are required to use the naming conventions identified in the guidelines.

Questions regarding this form or the application process itself should be directed to theContact Officer, Kris McCracken at or (03) 6165 6037.

Applications must be submitted to, no later than 5 pm (AEDT) Tuesday, 1 December 2015.

Skills Tasmania Office Use Only
Project Code: / 16WRTXXX /
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Total awarded: / $ / Qualification(s) / #1 Choose an item.
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Assessment: / Click here to enter text. / Assessor: / Click here to enter text. / Choose an item. /
PCID #1: / Click here to enter text. / Approval: / Click here to enter a date. / Comments:
PCID #2: / Click here to enter text. / Training to commence by: / Click here to enter a date. / Laurel ID:
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Please read before completing this form

Assessment Process

This applicationwill be assessedin its entirety against the criteria provided in Attachment A of this document. All content is evaluated against the assessment criteria, and considers the scope and relevance of the whole proposal that includes (but is not limited to) the following considerations:

• A clear sense of need.
• Appropriateness and opportunityin relation to geographic location.
• Strategies that address barriers and access to VET.
• Clarity of VET pathways into further education and training or employment.
• Value.
• Collaboration and partnerships that improve completion rates.
• Demand for training.
• Industry and market need.

Where the selection panel ranks multiple applications equally, the Department of State Growth, Skills Tasmania,will – where applicable – review past RTO performance to develop a final ranking of tenders. This will be achieved by analysis of progress and final program reports, previous contestable funding outcomes and AVETMISS reporting.

Offer of Contract

Please note this application form will become an attachedschedule of activity to the Deed of Grant. The nominated Registered Training Organisation (RTO) will responsible for the training activity thatwill be administered in Laurel according to terms, conditions and warranties contained within the 2015–2017 Department of State Growth (Skills Tasmania) Agreement. A PCID will be generated for each set of qualifications (with a maximum of two per application) and entered in to Laurel for payment and AVETMISS reporting purposes.The base training fee has been determined by an independent KPMG survey of Tasmanian RTO delivery at $7 per nominal hour training amount for each qualification.

Those activities and services that sit outside of direct training – i.e. itemised wrap around support service costs – will be paid upon execution of the Deed of Grant and the submission of a correctly rendered tax invoice.

All projects must be fully acquitted against the budget provided, and any unspent funds in excess of $5,000 at the project completion date are to be returned to the funder. Applicants are reminded that the Grant Deed includes clawback and termination clauses in the event that services fail to be delivered as proposed.

PART A – APPLICANT DETAILS

Lead Organisation (the organisation responsible for the project)
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ABN / Click here to enter text. /
Postal address
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Project manager (please include name, title, e-mail address and phone number)
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Endorsed RTO Details (the RTO to deliver the training)
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RTO ID / Click here to enter text. /
Postal address
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Contact (the person responsible for the project)
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PART B – PROPOSED FOCUS

What are the MAIN barriers/ disadvantages that the proposed wrap around support services address? You may select a maximum of three.
Note: This should be addressed in the training delivery plan and budget.
Disconnect from education / ☐ / Long-term unemployment / ☐ / Geographical remoteness / ☐ /
Experience of family violence / ☐ / Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) barriers / ☐ / Low digital literacy and IT skills / ☐ /
Cross-generational under/ unemployment / ☐ / Perception of VET / ☐ / A history of offending and/ or imprisonment / ☐ /
Lack of English language fluency / ☐ / Lack of transport options / ☐ / A minority culture background / ☐ /
Economic downturn and/ or industry restructure / ☐ / Systems funding gaps / ☐ / Low motivation / ☐ /
Social isolation / ☐ / Lack of social/ family support / ☐ / Caring responsibilities (children) / ☐ /
Caring responsibilities (other) / ☐ / Physical health / ☐ / Training fatigue / ☐ /
Who will MAINLY benefit from this project? You may select a maximum of three.
Note: You will be asked to confirm how these will be addressed in the training delivery plan.
Young people (15 – 24 years) / ☐ / Older people (55+) / ☐ / People with disability / ☐ /
Migrants and humanitarian entrants / ☐ / Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities / ☐ / People with mental health issues / ☐ /
Long-term unemployed / ☐ / Geographically isolated communities / ☐ / Prisoners/ offenders / ☐ /
Homeless / ☐ / Women / ☐ / Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender community / ☐ /
In what Local Government Area will the training delivery management be based? Please identify one.
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What locality(ies)/ suburb(s)/ town(s) will training be delivered in? Please list all that apply.
Note: While you may list multiple sites, where training is to be delivered outside the LGA of the RTO’s office, the training delivery plan MUST address the delivery and support methodology to effectively deliver in EACH identified.
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PART C – PROPOSED QUALIFICATIONS

Training organisations must only submit applications for training outcomes where Qualification(s) are included in their scope of registration for delivery in Tasmania at the time of lodging their application.

Please choose the qualifications are you proposing to deliver. Each application is capped at a total request of $120,000 across a maximum of twoqualifications. If successful, each qualification will be administered by a separate PCID with the Department of State Growth.

Complete a different row for each qualification from the approved qualification list.

PCID / Qualification Code and Title / Number of Places / Nominal Hours / Cost per learner / Total cost of training
A / B / B / D
Office use only / Select from list / Maximum of 30 over both qualifications / Refer to training package / Nominal hours (A) x $7 / Cost (B) x # Learners (A) / Office use only
Example / AHC10210 – Certificate I in AgriFood Operations / 15 / 275 / $3,250 / $48,750
Qual 1 / Choose an item.
Qual 2 / Choose an item.

PART D – BUDGET AND VALUE STATEMENT

Work Ready Training Program Budget
Additional support costing – this budget should not include the costs of accredited training; it is to identify costsin addition the $7 nominal rate.
Part A – TOTALS (Funding break down) / $
A.1 Work Ready Training funding for wraparound support (itemised in Part B) / $
A.2 Work Ready Training accredited training costs (total nominal hours x $7 x # learners) / $
A.3 Total Work Ready Training funding requested (A.1 + A.2) / $
Note: Due to the equity focus of this program, participants should not be charged a fee for this training. Please ensure relevant costs are included in your application.
Part B – Itemised support COSTS
B.1 Participant transport / $
B.2 Literacy, language and numeracy support / $
B.3 Learner liaison support / $
B.4 Police checks / $
B.5 Mentoring / $
B.6 Student clothing and required protective equipment / $
B.7 Administration support / $
B.8 Child Care / $
B.9 Other support costs (specify) / $
B.10 Other support costs (specify) / $
B.11 Other support costs (specify) / $
B.12 Other support costs (specify) / $
B.13 Total Support Costs (SUM B.1:B.12. This generates A.1) / $
Total per participant cost (A.3 ÷ # places requested) / $
VALUE proposition
This will be read in conjunction with your project budget)
This is your opportunity to explain the value for money offered by this training. In doing so, please identify the wrap-around support, innovative delivery and assessment process and tools used to support learners and increase retention and completion rates.
Value will be assessed on the funding requested that is over the $7 nominal hour training amount for each qualification. Explain what additional services are offered with any additional funding requested (over and above the $7 nominal hour rate). Use succinct bullet points.

PART E – PROJECT DETAILS

This section forms an essential part of your application. It is your chance to describe the proposed training and support activities. This will be assessed using the selection criteria presented in Attachment A. Your responses should consider these criteria in order to maximise your chance at a successful tender. If your application is successful and your training delivery plan is approved it will be used in the development of a Grant Deed schedule.

Applications should outline any job search assistance, employability skills training and networking opportunities that will be offered in addition to the qualification(s).

WHAT will the project achieve?
Please provide a brief synopsis of what this training will achieve. Goals should align to the program objectives and link VET to employment opportunities or further education outcomes. What skills will participants develop? How will the proposed qualifications and/or job preparation training help participants gain employment?Your response should identify the training pathway, linkages to technical training or employment, learner capacity building and career decision-making elements of the training and support package.
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WHY do you want to do this project?
Describe the rationale for your approach. In what way does this training and support respond to community needs? Who in your community will your training support? How will you attract and work with them to address barriers in the VET system? If you are applying for more than one qualification, state your logic, including any pathway planning that may take place.
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HOW will you carry out this activity?
Please provide a brief overview of the key strategies that will achieve the identified project goals. Include specific delivery methodology, timing, wrap around support services, innovative assessment processes etc. where appropriate. Where training is provided outside of the project manager’s office LGA, please explain how training and support services will be provided.How will additional training needs be identified and supported to maximise progression towards the completion of qualifications and transition to employment?
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WHOwill be involved in this activity?
Please provide a brief overview of who will manage the project and list any other partner organisations that will be involved in support or service provision of some kind. Consider the role of your partners and the impact on the project should they cease involvement. This should link to your risk management plan.How will participants be recruited and selected for the project and how will you ensure that program participants meet eligibility criteria?
Evidence of relationships – including MoUs, letters of support, written agreements etc –should be provided as attachments to this application.
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Outcomes Measurement
Target Outcomes for a project are outcomes that have a measurable benefit and will be used to gauge the success of the project. Usually there will only be a small number of target outcomes for any project. Each measure will be linked to one or more target outcomes. At the end of the project the measures will help answer such questions as ‘what have we achieved?’ and ‘how do we know?
For example, what percentage are you aiming for in terms of outcomes for participants, what percentage do you expect to complete the program? What percentage to engage in further VET?What percentage to return to school?What percentage to gain employment? Your target outcomes should be realistic and unique to your proposed activity and target cohort. Describe how you will measure and report upon ‘success’ in this project.
Successful applicants will be required to report against their identified target outcomes.
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Risk Management
Please list what you consider to be the top FIVE potential risks to the viability and completion of this training program / Contingency/mitigation action(s) / Person responsible / Risk score (using matrix below)
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Risk Management Key

5 / 1–4 / Low
4 / 5–11 / Moderate
Severity / 3 / 12–16 / High
2 / 17–25 / Extreme
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Likelihood
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L- Low / Acceptable

• Unlikely to require specific application of resources.
• Manage by routine procedures.
• Monitor and review.

M - Moderate / Acceptable

• Unlikely to cause much damage or threaten the effectiveness of the activity.
• Treatment plans to be developed and implemented.
• Manage by specific monitoring or response procedures.

H - High / Generally not acceptable

• Likely to cause some damage, disruption or breach of controls.
• Senior management attention needed and management responsibility specified.
• Treatment plans to be developed and reported to the appropriate manager.

E - Extreme / Not acceptable

• Likely to threaten the continued functioning of the program.
• Immediate action required.
• Must be managed by senior management with a detailed treatment plan.

PART E – MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Final Checklist
I have read and understand the 2016 Training and Work Pathway Program Guidelines. / ☐ /
The application form has been checked and I have responded to all questions. / ☐ /
The budget template and value proposition statement have been completed. / ☐ /
This application has been saved as a Word Document using the naming convention specified on the cover page. / ☐ /
The proposed training will be delivered in Tasmania. / ☐ /
The RTO that will deliver the training is a Skills Tasmania Endorsed Provider and the qualifications proposed are on scope for delivery and assessment in Tasmania. / ☐ /
Letters of support attached – community involvement and employer/industry support / ☐ /
I understand that the Department of State Growth may use historical reports, ASQA reports and AVETMISS data to confirm completion performance and service delivery standards as part of its assessment. / ☐ /
A copy of this application has been retained for record purposes. / ☐ /
I am aware that if this tender is successful I will be required to provide Skills Tasmania with all reporting requirements outlined in the Guidelines. / ☐ /
I can confirm that each item in this checklist has been met. / ☐ /
Declaration
I state that I have read the program guidelines and that the information in this application is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I will notify the Department of State Growth of any changes to this information and any circumstances that may affect this application. I understand that this is an application only and may not necessarily result in funding approval.
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ATTACHMENT A – SELECTION CRITERIA

There are five criteria, each weighted equally. Higher scores are awarded where responses include examples, evidence or demonstrate deeper understanding of an issue. Where responses do not include such detail, or where the information is unclear, invalidated or incomplete, the score will be lower.

Successful applications must demonstrate the skills, networks and organisational capacity to meet the needs of young Tasmanians at risk. The content of this document will be assessed in its entirety against each of the assessment criteria. Please note that these criteria are synergistic in nature. That is, one activity/ response will often rely upon another in order to be assessed at the higher levels.

1. Well defined target cohort and identified unmet need, including effective pre-commencement student assessment and screening

Applications must have a clear sense of cohort, their needs and those barriers that are preventing access to and participation in VET. Learner recruitment and selection should link to program outcomes and supports, noting standards, observed behaviours, barriers, or opportunities to be supported and individual suitability to intended training or employment outcomes. This should result in appropriate learner selection and form the baseline from which to assess outcomes post-training delivery.

1. Well-designed pathway and responsive delivery

Proposals should show clear outcomes that build personal attributes, skills and competencies that will lead to enhanced employability, employment, traineeships, apprenticeships, higher level VET, tertiary education or continuation to further education.
Delivery and assessment options, training locations, times, educational modalities, additional support must be tailored to the needs of learners that have been identified.

1. Performance outcomes and relevant vocational placements, workplace experiences or industry exposure

Applicants must identify their anticipated outcomes. This should include number of completions, number enrolment/ commencement in to higher level VET, other education, employment outcomes, traineeships, apprenticeships or any other demonstrable positive behavioural outcomes. Successful applicants will be required to report against their identified target outcomes.
Similarly, timing, duration, tasks and levels of placement support will be assessed. If the level of the qualification is not appropriate for learners, or if work placements are not suitable, other forms of workplace exposure and industry awareness activities should be identified.