Chapter 4 continued
The organisation of ace provision in the states and territories
TASMANIA
The main provider of ACE in Tasmania is the Institute of Adult Education.
The Institute of Adult Education (IEA), together with the Institutes of
TAFE, constitute the Training Division of the Department of Vocational
Education and Training. The IEA is organised into three regions, each
with a management structure headed by a regional principal. A central
office provides strategic and operational leadership throughout the Institute.
[1] In 1995 an Institute of Adult Education
Council was established to advise the Minister and Secretary.
The IEA delivers over 90 per cent of ACE provision with most of the remainder
delivered by Neighbourhood and Community Houses. The School for Seniors,
University of the Third Age, The University of Tasmania also play a role
in delivery ACE.
The main programs delivered by the Institute of Adult Education in Tasmania
include:
- a general class program, which includes personal development and vocationally-related
courses, some of which are nationally accredited
- Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ALBE) including workplace education
- Aboriginal Adult Education and Training
- Adult Migrant English Service
- regional and community services. [2]
ANTA growth funds have been used to provide accredited courses in adult
literacy and numeracy, computing and training for ACE tutors.
Footnotes
[1] MCEETYA. Towards a Learning Society;
Revised National Policy Adult and Community Education, Consultation Draft,
January 1997, p 47
[2] Submission No 65, vol 5, p 196 (Tasmanian
Government)