This Freedom of Information (FOI) Statement is published pursuant to Section 9 of the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (SA) (the FOI Act).
Students (including a representative on their behalf provided the student’s authority/consent is given) can also access their own personal information through a separate process, in accordance with the SA State Government Information Privacy Principles.
Such requests should be made via a submission to the TAFE SA Privacy Officer and will generally be free of charge. Any request must specify what personal information is being sought and if being made on behalf of a student, provide evidence of the subject person’s authority/consent.
The FOI Act provides members of the public with a legally enforceable right of access to documents held by the South Australian Government, subject to certain restrictions in accordance with the FOI Act.
The FOI Act also enables a person to apply for the amendment of records concerning their personal affairs if they consider them to be incomplete, incorrect, out-of-date or misleading and to seek a review of a determination made under the FOI Act.
Noting the provision above regarding requests being made via the TAFE SA Privacy Officer email, an FOI application may be made for access to information/documents, or to amend TAFE SA records relating to the personal affairs of the applicant.
If you wish to discuss a proposed FOI application before submitting it, please email TAFESA.FOI@tafesa.edu.au and an FOI officer will contact you.
Applications (including an external review application) can be:
In accordance with the FOI Act, applications for access to documents held by TAFE SA must:
Applications can be made to amend a record held by TAFE SA concerning personal affairs if they are incomplete, incorrect, misleading or out of date.
In accordance with the Act, applications for amendment of records held by TAFE SA must:
A valid application to access documents or amend records received by TAFE SA will be dealt with by an Accredited FOI Officer.
An applicant who is dissatisfied with a determination made by TAFE SA under the FOI Act has a right to apply for the review of the determination in accordance with Section 29 (Internal Review – which will be conducted by an accredited FOI Officer) or section 39 (External Review – by the State Ombudsman or the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal) of the FOI Act.
Contact details for Ombudsman SA
Phone: (08) 7322 7020 Toll Free: 1800 182 150 (within SA) Email: ombudsman@ombudsman.sa.gov.au
Contact details for the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal
Phone: 1800 723 767 Email: sacat@sacat.sa.gov.au
Current application fees and charges are detailed on the State Records’ website.
Some applicants (Members of Parliament, concession cardholders and individuals who can demonstrate payment of fees and charges would cause financial hardship) may be exempt from the payment of such fees and charges in accordance with the Freedom of Information (Fees and Charges) Regulations 2018.
In accordance with State Government policy (Premier and Cabinet Circular PC045), TAFE SA is required to publish an FOI Disclosure Log (see below) on its website.
This policy requires TAFE SA to publish details about non-personal FOI matters determined by TAFE SA which are not exempt from release under any of the exemption clauses under the FOI Act, are not defamatory in nature, or are not in breach of confidentiality provisions.
FOI applicants should note that if an application is for non-personal details and access to documents is provided as part of an FOI determination, details of the application and how to request access to the documents (generally as released) will be published in the Disclosure Log.
FOI applications referenced on the TAFE SA Disclosure Log will only be retained for 12 months from the date of publication.
Date of publication to the Disclosure Log
Date of Determination
Applicant
Application Description
TAFE SA was established as a statutory corporation under the TAFE SA Act 2012 (SA) (the Act) on 1 November 2012.
Under the Act, an independent Board of Directors is appointed to govern TAFE SA on behalf of the State Government. The Board of Directors is charged with building the TAFE SA brand, growing the reputation for quality and achieving specific targets and outcomes.
Current Board members
Operationally, TAFE SA and its activities are managed by the Chief Executive, TAFE SA and the TAFE SA Senior Executive Team.
TAFE SA’s vocational education and training services are provided throughout the State, including at metropolitan, regional and remote locations. TAFE SA also provides training services internationally.
TAFE SA is the largest provider of vocational education and training in South Australia, delivering courses to almost 50 000 students per year across the State. TAFE SA offers training in more than 80 activity and industry-related areas with a wide range of quality courses and flexible study options.
TAFE SA plays a major role in the development of South Australia’s workforce with 87% of graduates finding employment or engaging in further study. TAFE SA works with industry and business to deliver relevant, high-quality, vocational education and training to better link skills and training with job opportunities, ensuring sustainable employment within the State.
The functions of TAFE SA affect the public through its delivery of vocational education and training services, including those delivered through partnerships.
The TAFE SA TAFE SA Strategic Plan outlines priority areas for improvement within the department and how they will be achieved.
For further information about TAFE SA, please visit the website.
TAFE SA policy formulation is the responsibility of the TAFE SA Board and/or the Senior Executive Team.
TAFE SA policy formulation processes do not include public consultation.
Documents held by TAFE SA fall broadly into the following categories, either in hard copy or electronic formats.
Some of these documents may be available free of charge or by purchasing the document.
However, it should be noted that some of the documents that fall within these category types may not be available to a third party, either in whole or in part depending on the content. Some documents are available free of charge and do not require an FOI application (search via the TAFE SA website or contact the TAFE SA Information Line).
Other TAFE SA-related documents may be held by State Records and be available for inspection (whether as part of a public register or otherwise).
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which TAFE SA stands.
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