[College Name] TVET CollegeStrategic Plan 2015/16 – 2019/20

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FOREWORD AND MESSAGE BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCIL.....................................................4

OFFICIAL SIGN-OFF............................................................................................................................................ 5

INTRODUCTION AND STRATEGIC OVERVIEW BY THE PRINCIPAL..............................................................6

PART A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW......................................................................................................................7

1. VISION, MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENT.............................................................................................8

2. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MANDATES...................................................................................................9

3. COLLEGE SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS.......................................................................................................10

3.1 PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT................................................................................................................10

3.2 ORGANISATIONAL ENVIRONMENT............................................................................................................10

3.3 COLLEGE ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE.................................................................................................11

3.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS............................................................................11

4. NATIONAL STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTATED GOALS...................................................................12

PART B: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES................................................................................................................. 13

5. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES........................................................................................................................ 14

5.1 STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................14

5.2 EXPECTED OUTCOMES........................................................................................................................... 15

5.2.1 SUB-OUTCOME 2 TARGETS....................................................................................................................... 15

5.2.2 SUB-OUTCOME 4 TARGETS....................................................................................................................... 17

5.3 RESOURCE CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................................................. 17

5.4 RISK MANAGEMENT................................................................................................................................ 18

PART C: LINKS TO OTHER PLANS.................................................................................................................. 19

6. LINKS TO OTHER PLANS......................................................................................................................... 20

ACRONYMS........................................................................................................................................................ 21

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FOREWORD AND MESSAGE BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE COUNCILThis strategic plan for [insert college name] TVET College is submitted for approval by the Minister of

the Department of Higher Education and Training as required by legislation. It takes into account that

technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges, as part of a dynamic post-school

education and training (PSET) system, should position themselves strategically in terms of the

strategic vision and goals of the Department.

[insert title, initials and surname]

Chairperson of College Council

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of the college as interpreted and endorsed by the college council, but do not exceed 200 words. Speak to the following identified strategic objectives for TVET colleges:

1. To provide quality technical and vocational education and training services and

increase academic achievement and success of students.

2. To have adequate infrastructure and systems in place to increase access and

provide effective services to students.

3. To develop partnerships and maintain good stakeholder relations to increase the

number of students who are adequately prepared to enter the labour market or

further and higher learning opportunities.

4. To ensure continuous business excellence in terms of good corporate governance

and effectual management of all college resources as well as information and data

reporting.

5. To monitor and evaluate all college processes in terms of the TVET College

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and report quarterly on college

performance in this regard.

Note: Any other pertinent strategic objective for the college may be added to these five identified objectives.

After the strategic plan of the college has been drafted and approved, the Council

Chairperson must sign this statement.

OFFICIAL SIGN-OFFIt is hereby certified that in drafting this strategic plan the College Executive Team and council

members went through a strategic planning process, taking into cognizance the national strategic plan

directives and targets. It also outlines a situational analysis of the college and the local economic

drivers and linkages with other post-school institutions including Sector Education and Training

Authorities (SETAs) and institutions of higher education.

The plan takes into account all the relevant policies, legislation and other mandates that govern the

TVET colleges and accurately reflects the strategic outcome orientated goals and objectives which

[insert college name] TVET College will endeavour to achieve over the period 2015/16 to 2019/20.

[insert title, initials and surname]

Chairperson of College CouncilDate:

[insert title, initials and surname]

Principal/Acting PrincipalDate:

[insert title, initials and surname]

Chief Financial OfficerDate:

[insert title, initials and surname]

Head Official responsible for PlanningDate:

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The date of signature must not be later than 30 September 2015.

INTRODUCTION AND STRATEGIC OVERVIEW BY THE PRINCIPAL This college strategic plan takes into account the following priority areas to ensure more effective

teaching and learning and improvement of student achievement and success. These strategic priority

focus areas are:

1. Growth and expansion of access and articulation opportunities for the youth;

2. Improvement of quality and success in terms of the academic achievement and certification of

students;

3. Partnerships and linkages with industry, sector education and training authorities (SETAs)

and/or other professional bodies and/or institutions of Higher Education to adequately prepare

student graduates to enter the labour market and/or further and higher learning opportunities;

4. Systemic capacity building and efficiency;

5. Institutional governance, management and leadership;

6. Monitoring and evaluation of college performance; and

7. Any other pertinent strategic focus for the college.

As the Accounting Officer (principal) of [insert college name] I commit myself and the resources of the

college to achieving the targets outlined in this plan.

[insert title, initials and surname]

Principal

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outlined above and a sense of commitment to deal with them. Explain the priority for the

college as well as its value and contribution in terms of national priorities and targets.

Be guided by the strategic overview by the Director-General as given in the strategic plan of

the Department (2015/16-2019/20).

TIP!

PART A: STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

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1. VISION, MISSION AND VALUE STATEMENT

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VISIONWhere we want to be

MISSIONWhy we

exist

VALUESHow we behave

STRATEGIC GOALS AND INITIATIVES

What we are going to do

INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE

How we manage our individual performance

ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE

How we manage our collective performance

2. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY MANDATES

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mandate.

Other pieces of legislation and policies that are applicable may be added.

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (Section 29(1)-(4)) provides for the right of

basic and further education to everyone in the official language of their choice provided equity,

redress and practicability are taken into account. In addition, the Continuing Education and

Training (CET) Colleges Act (No 16 of 2006) provides for the regulation of continuing and

further education and training through the establishment, governance and funding of public

technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges and the promotion of quality

in continuing and further education and training.

Further sets of legislation that impact on the TVET colleges sector and its strategic and

national imperatives are listed below:

o National Qualifications Framework (NQF) Act (No 67 of 2008);

o Higher Education (HE) Act (No 101 of 1997);

o Skills Development Act (No 97 of 1998);

o Skills Development Levies Act (no 9 of 1999); and

o General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act (No 58 of 2001).

In addition, the White Paper for Post-School Education and Training mandates delivery and

strategic priorities in the TVET colleges sector. Other policy mandates include:

o National Trade Testing Regulations;

o SETA Grant Regulations;

o National Skills Development Strategy;

o Public TVET College Attendance and Punctuality Policy; and

o Policy on the Conduct of National Examinations and Assessment.

3. COLLEGE SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS3.1 Performance Environment

3.2 Organisational Environment

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o Where your college is located (province, municipalities, districts);

o How many campuses and residences/hostels the college has;

o How far apart the campuses are;

o What challenges the local economy faces;

o What the main drivers of the local economy are - these are likely to be the main

employers of the students when they graduate from the college;

o How the college plans to respond to these drivers;

o What relationships the college has with the local authorities and local employers;

o Partnerships and linkages the college has with government, industry, SETAs and other

post-school institutions; and

o How the college responds to advancement of self-employment.

DELETE THIS BOX BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR PLAN3.2.1 In a table complete a SWOT analysis of the college organisational environment in terms

of achieving its strategic objectives.

3.2.2 In another table or paragraph briefly describe the broader outcomes and impacts the

college envisages to have by achieving its strategic objectives.

1. To provide quality technical and vocational education and training services and

increase academic achievement and success of students.

2. To have adequate infrastructure and systems in place to increase access and

provide effective services to students.

3. To develop partnerships and maintain good stakeholder relations to increase the

number of students who are adequately prepared to enter the labour market or

further and higher learning opportunities.

4. To ensure continuous business excellence in terms of good corporate governance

and effectual management of all college resources as well as information and data

reporting.

5. To monitor and evaluate all college processes in terms of the TVET College

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and report quarterly on college performance

in this regard.

3.3 College Organisational Structure

3.4 Description of the Strategic Planning Process

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of the college.

4. NATIONAL STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTATED GOALSThe 2019 Medium Term Strategic Framework is structured around 14 priority outcomes which cover

the focus areas identified in the National Development Plan. The Department of Higher Education

and Training is responsible for Outcome 5 of the 14 government outcomes, namely “A skilled and capable workforce to support an inclusive growth path”. The following Medium Term Strategic

Framework (MTSF) sub-outcomes have been identified for this Outcome:

1. Credible institutional mechanism for labour market and skills planning;

2. Increased access and success in programmes leading to intermediate and high level learning;

3. Increased access to and efficiency of high-level occupationally directed programmes in needed

areas; and

4. Increased access to occupationally directed programmes in needed areas and thereby expand

the availability of intermediate level skills with a special focus on artisan skills.

For the realisation of the aforementioned sub outcomes, five (5) strategic outcome oriented goals

have been identified and Goals 2 to 4 closely relate to delivery and achievement by the TVET

colleges.

STRATEGIC OUTCOME ORIENTED GOALSGoal 1: To provide a sound post-school education and training legislative framework.

Goal 2: To provide post-school education and training services.

Goal 3: To provide post-school education and training capacity.

Goal 4: To facilitate a strong stakeholder network.

Goal 5: To ensure continuous business excellence within the Department of Higher Education and

Training.

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PART B: STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

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5. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES5.1 Strategic Objectives Description

TVET COLLEGE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

Strategic Objective 1

To provide quality technical and vocational education and training services and

increase academic achievement and success of students.

Objective Statement

To improve quality of technical and vocational education and training provision

through the development of teaching and learning support plans, inclusive of

appropriate student support.

Baseline 0

Justification

To ensure that lecturers and students receive the support necessary for lecturers to

function optimally and students to perform optimally in technical and vocational

programmes.

To ensure improvement in student success in programmes offered at the college as

well as student progression (measured in terms of pass rates).

Links Linked to NDP, MTSF and White Paper on PSET

Strategic Objective 2

To have adequate infrastructure and systems in place to increase access and

provide effective services to students.

Objective Statement

To ensure institutional capacity and efficiency in terms of the provision of access

and support services to students.

BaselineVerified headcount student enrolment 2014

Audited number of college infrastructure and facilities

Reported percentage utilisation of college infrastructure and facilities

Justification

To increase the number of skilled youth by expanding access to education and

training opportunities while ensuring provision of effective services to students.

Links Linked to NDP, MTSF and White Paper on PSET

Strategic Objective 3

To develop partnerships and maintain good stakeholder relations to increase the

number of students who are adequately prepared to enter the labour market or

further and higher learning opportunities.

Objective Statement

To increase the number of students who are able to access formal or self-

employment and/or further and higher education and training opportunities.

To provide work placement opportunities for lecturing staff in order to improve

quality of teaching and learning.

Baseline Partnerships (inclusive of memoranda of agreement or understanding and/or

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contracts) established in 2014

Number of students and lecturing staff placed for WBE and WIL.

Justification

To ensure students are adequately prepared and supported to access formal or self-

employment and/or further and higher learning opportunities.

Links Linked to NDP, MTSF and White Paper on PSET

Strategic Objective 4

To ensure continuous business excellence in terms of good corporate governance

and effectual management of all college resources as well as information and data

reporting.

Objective Statement

To govern and steer the college to function optimally and take appropriate action

where deficiencies are detected.

Baseline Percentage compliance to governance standards

Justification

To ensure the college is efficiently governed and managed within the applicable

acts, policy and regulatory frameworks and standards relevant thereto so that it

functions optimally.

Links Linked to NDP, MTSF and White Paper on PSET

Strategic Objective 5

To monitor and evaluate all college processes in terms of the TVET College

Monitoring and Evaluation Framework and report quarterly on college performance

in this regard.

Objective Statement

To monitor and report on college systemic efficiency so that appropriate action is

taken where deficiencies are detected.

Baseline As reported in quarterly M&E reports in 2014

Justification

To ensure monitoring and evaluation of college processes and plans are conducted

and regularly reported on.

Links Linked to NDP, MTSF and White Paper on PSET

5.2 Expected Outcomes5.2.1 Sub-Outcome 2 TargetsThe following systemic targets relating to sub-outcome 2 of Outcome 5 of the 2014-2019 MTSF will

be monitored and reported by the college.

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Sub-outcome 2: Increase access and success in programmes leading to intermediate and high level learning.

NO OUTCOME INDICATOR2019/20 NATIONAL

TARGET

TVET COLLEGE TARGET

TIMEFRAME FOR REPORTING PROGRESS

1. Headcount enrolments (n) 1 238 000Throughout as

per enrolment

cycle

2.Certification rates in TVET

qualifications (%)

NC(V) L4: 65%N3: 65%N6: 65%

Annually

3.

Compliance with national policy

of college examination centre/s

conducting national

examinations and assessments

(%)

100% Annually

4. Throughput rate (%)Set target for

collegeAnnually

5.

Students accommodated in

public TVET college

accommodation (n)

Set target for

collegeAnnually

6.

Qualifying TVET students

obtaining financial assistance

(n)

1 000 000 Annually

7.

Funded NC(V) L4 students

obtaining qualification within

stipulated time (%)

60% Annually

8.Compliance to governance

standards (%)100% Annually

9.

TVET lecturers placed in

workplaces for specified periods

(n)

Set target for

collegeAnnually

10.

TVET students placed in

workplaces/industry for specified

periods for work exposure,

experiential learning and/or

certification purposes (n)

Set target for

collegeAnnually

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NO OUTCOME INDICATOR2019/20 NATIONAL

TARGET

TVET COLLEGE TARGET

TIMEFRAME FOR REPORTING PROGRESS

11.TVET students enrolled in

foundation programmes (n)

Set target for

collegeAnnually

12.Success rate in foundation

programme (%)50% Annually

13.

Optional targetEstablished centre/s of

specialisation (n)

Set target for

college

5.2.2 Sub-Outcome 4 TargetsThe following systemic target relating to sub-outcome 4 of Outcome 5 of the 2014-2019 MTSF will be

monitored and reported by the college.

Sub-outcome 4: Increase access to occupationally-directed programmes in needed areas and thereby expand the availability of intermediate level skills with a special focus on artisan skills.

No Outcome Indicator2019/20 National

TargetTVET College

Target

Timeframe for Reporting Progress

1.Students completing artisan-

related programmes (n)

24 000 qualified artisans

Set target for

collegeAnnually

5.3 Resource Considerations

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following resources should be considered:

o For curriculum delivery and provision of student support services;

o Finances and funding;

o For conducting examinations and assessment; and

o For governance, management and leadership of the college.

5.4 Risk Management

No Strategic Objective Risk Statement

Impact Probability Severity

Mitigating Measures

Low/ Moderate/

High/ Extreme

Unlikely/ Moderate/

Likely/ Almost Certain

Low/ Moderate/

High/ Extreme)

1

2

3

4

5

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PART C: LINKS TO OTHER PLANS

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6. LINKS TO OTHER PLANSThis strategic plan links to the following other plans:

o DHET Strategic Plan (2015/16-2019/20);

o DHET Annual Performance Plan (2015/16);

o [insert college name] Operational Plan;

o [insert college name] Annual Performance Plan;

o [insert college name] HRD Plan;

o [insert college name] Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan;

o [insert college name] Teaching and Learning Plan; and

o [insert college name] Student Support Plan.

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ACRONYMS

APP Annual Performance Plan

COS Centre of Specialisation

DHET Department of Higher Education and Training

M&E Monitoring and Evaluation

MTEF Medium Term Expenditure Framework

MTSF Medium Term Strategic Framework

NDP National Development Plan

NEET Not in employment nor in education and training

(youth)

NSDS National Skills Development Strategy

OHS Occupational Health and Safety

OPS Plan Operational Plan

PQM Programme Qualification Mix

PSET Post-School Education and Training

SETA Sector Education and Training Authority

SNE Special Needs Education

SSP Sector Skills Plan

SWOT Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats

TVET Technical and Vocational Education and Training

VCET Vocational and Continuing Education and Training

WBE Workplace Based Exposure / Experience

WIL Work Integrated Learning

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