| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.71 |
| Liaison | Rosemary Potter |
| Submission Date | Nov. 28, 2023 |
TAFE Queensland Robina Campus
PA-5: Diversity and Equity Coordination
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.78 / 2.00 |
Gil
Flori Executive Director, People, Culture and Communication HR |
Does the institution have a diversity and equity committee, office, and/or officer tasked by the administration or governing body to advise on and implement policies, programs, and trainings related to diversity, equity, inclusion and human rights?:
Does the committee, office and/or officer focus on students, employees, or both?:
A brief description of the diversity and equity committee, office and/or officer, including purview and activities:
TAFE Queensland's work in this area is managed by the Human Resources (HR) department. TQ has a corporate HR group that works with each regional HR department. Robina Campus is under the guidance of the TAFE Queensland Gold Coast (TQGC) HR team.
The TQ HR corporate team ensures policies, procedures, and training programs meet legislative requirements. The body of work under the Equity and Diversity section of SPOT (TQ's online staff platform accessed via a login) is shown in the attached image and includes:
Inclusion learning and development opportunities for STAFF training includes:
* Unconscious Bias, Diversity & Inclusion.
* First Nations peoples, Starting the Journey.
* International Women's Day 2023 event.
* People with Disability - An Introduction to Disability Awareness; and LGBTQIA+ with a range of training programs.
* Staff Equity and Diversity Policy - an image of the policy included is not available to download.
* Be Proud! Identify! Update your diversity information today - staff can log in to the Employee Portal to identify as they wish.
* Reconciliation Action Plan 2021-2023 - our commitment to closing the gap.
* First Nations Employment Strategy - includes the establishment of the First Nations Employee Network.
* LGBTQIA+ Initiatives - a range of programs and initiatives including the TQ Pride Network.
Inclusion learning and development opportunities for STUDENTS includes:
*At TQGC Orientation, students are taken through the Student Handbook with the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (IDE) policy explained including the access to support services available.
*At the Robina Campus Orientation, students complete a session on the Sustainability Development Goals and how they are embedded into everything we do at Robina Campus. IDE is included.
*Some courses have a strong focus on IDE as part of the embedded SDG approach used by Robina Campus.
*A range of IDE activities, workshops, and promotional communique are run with the students as part of the weekly lunchbox sessions, schedule of events, and use of TV screens and billboards to post messages such as Be Proud!
*The Robina foyer includes a rainbow lighting pattern to promote our commitment to support LGBTQIA+.
Estimated proportion of students that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
Estimated proportion of non-academic staff that has participated in cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
A brief description of the institution’s cultural competence, anti-oppression, anti-racism, and/or social inclusion trainings and activities:
The image of the Staff Equity and Diversity policy is included in the attachment. Every year, each staff member completes 3 levels of orientation including:
1. TQ-wide orientation - includes updates and overview of all new initiatives, policy changes, and available training. This training is provided online and is compulsory for all staff. When staff complete the training including policy on staff equity and diversity, then a Certificate of Completion is issued. Each staff member has their own login which lists the completed training.
2. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast region orientation - this overview is specific to the region and covers more detailed information and targeted training. All staff complete an annual refresher of their orientation training. The training completed by all TQGC staff uses the broader TQ policies and procedures and how they apply to teams and individuals at the 6 different campuses.
3. Robina Campus orientation - with the Campus's focus on embedding sustainability into everything we do, this orientation includes campus features, recycling programs, how to get involved with events and partnerships, and our live training centres. All staff at Robina Campus completed the Introduction to Sustainability online module which introduces the concept of sustainability and why it is vital for the planet. The module outcomes for the individual are to define sustainability and understand some of the broader drivers for the future sustainability of our world. The Robina Campus educators completed all the modules of Embedding Sustainability into Education prior to completing their 9-month Professional Learning Program to apply embedding and mapping practices for all units. One of the 6 SDGs for Robina is SDG 4 Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Additional training using online webinars and/or face-to-face workshops is scheduled if legislative change requires an immediate update for staff. Signage around campus assists staff in keeping procedural requirements at the forefront. Robina Campus uses a 'pride' lighting sequence in its foyer along with other signage and lunchbox sessions promoting equity and diversity.
The image of the Student Equity and Diversity policy is included in the attachment. Every new student attending Robina Campus also completes different levels of orientation including:
1. Student induction which is TAFE Queensland-wide and covers their role as a student
2. Student orientation at the campus which covers all items in the student handbook including support services
3. Course orientation is covered by their educator and includes the course requirements, the support available, and retention strategies.
If a legislative change requires an immediate update for students, a face-to-face briefing will be scheduled. This session will be recorded and placed on the student CONNECT site. Social media will be used, along with campus signage, to inform students of the change.
Website URL where information about the institution’s diversity and equity office or trainings is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
* The website link provided is where information for students on diversity and equity is located on TAFE Queensland's website.
* The file attached provides a screenshot of where staff can access Equity and Diversity information and training. This website requires a staff login.
Robina Campus students have access to TAFE Queensland Gold Coast's Student Support Services Team (15 in total) to support student needs:
• Manager
• Indigenous student support officer 3 days pw
• Accessibility student support officer – disability, Full Time (FT)
• Learning Skills teachers x 4 FT – assist students with learning needs i.e. maths for electro, tutorials, 1:1 as required, mini-workshops
• 4 casual tutors support students with disability - Part Time (PT)
• Counsellors x 3 FT + 0.6 PT x 1 – mental health focus with some career advice, connect students to external support services, accommodation, etc
• International students (800+) support staff – 1 x FT & 1 x 0.8 – all type of support and connect students with specialist support, accommodation, working conditions, etc
• BKSB** coordination x 1 FT – support students to improve marks, etc.
Robina Campus follows the TAFE Queensland (TQ) wide policy for Equity and Diversity
• Sit under TQ policy but each region adapts to presented needs, i.e. neuro-diversity (Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD; borderline personality disorder, AHD)
• New program – essential computer skills, CS state 60% issues with computers, students had to enrol, 4 days of delivery with 25 enrolled
**Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online skills review tool used by TAFE Queensland. It determines the reading and numeracy levels for a student within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
* The website link provided is where information for students on diversity and equity is located on TAFE Queensland's website.
* The file attached provides a screenshot of where staff can access Equity and Diversity information and training. This website requires a staff login.
Robina Campus students have access to TAFE Queensland Gold Coast's Student Support Services Team (15 in total) to support student needs:
• Manager
• Indigenous student support officer 3 days pw
• Accessibility student support officer – disability, Full Time (FT)
• Learning Skills teachers x 4 FT – assist students with learning needs i.e. maths for electro, tutorials, 1:1 as required, mini-workshops
• 4 casual tutors support students with disability - Part Time (PT)
• Counsellors x 3 FT + 0.6 PT x 1 – mental health focus with some career advice, connect students to external support services, accommodation, etc
• International students (800+) support staff – 1 x FT & 1 x 0.8 – all type of support and connect students with specialist support, accommodation, working conditions, etc
• BKSB** coordination x 1 FT – support students to improve marks, etc.
Robina Campus follows the TAFE Queensland (TQ) wide policy for Equity and Diversity
• Sit under TQ policy but each region adapts to presented needs, i.e. neuro-diversity (Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD; borderline personality disorder, AHD)
• New program – essential computer skills, CS state 60% issues with computers, students had to enrol, 4 days of delivery with 25 enrolled
**Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online skills review tool used by TAFE Queensland. It determines the reading and numeracy levels for a student within the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
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