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Corporate Plan 2010 – 2013
53 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Samoa Qualification Authoprity P O Box L851
Teuila Hotel, Level 1 Malifa
Telephone: +685 20976 Facsimile: +685 26314 Email: [email protected]
Website: www.sqa.gov.ws
CORPORATE PLAN
July 2011 – June 2014
Corporate Plan 2011 -2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
DISCLAIMER Any representation, statement, opinion or advice expressed or implied in this document is made in good faith but on the basis that neither the Samoa Qualifications Authority nor the Government of Samoa is liable for any person’s damage or loss which has occurred consequent upon that person taking (or not taking) an action in respect of any representation, statement, opinion or advice as referred to in the publication. March 2011 This document is copyright. Reproduction of material from the Document is, however, welcomed subject to prior written permission from: The Chief Executive Officer Samoa Qualifications Authority PO Box L851 APIA, SAMOA
Corporate Plan 2010 – 2013
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Corporate Plan 2010 – 2013
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Corporate Plan 2011 -2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
SAMOA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
CORPORATE PLAN July 2011 – June 2014
Corporate Plan 2011 -2014
i Samoa Qualifications Authority
MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE MINISTER
The prosperity of our nation depends to a great extent on the skills and abilities of every Samoan and that Samoan qualifications have international credibility. The Samoa Qualifications Authority (SQA) plays the key role in enhancing the quality and maintaining internationally benchmarked standards of post school education and training in Samoa. This Samoa Qualifications Authority Corporate Plan (2011 -2014) supports Government’s initiatives to improve the quality of education outcomes and emulates the vision of ‘improving the quality of life for all’ as specified in the Strategy for the Development of Samoa (2008-2012). I am pleased to endorse this Corporate Plan and offer my acknowledgement and congratulations to everyone involved in its development. It will be the focus for SQA for the next three years.
Magele Mau’iliu Magele MINISTER OF EDUCATION, SPORTS & CULTURE
50 Samoa Qualifications Authority
ACRONYMS AMP(s) - Annual Management Plan(s) CEO - Chief Executive Officer CIS - Collaboration and Impact Statement CSD - Corporate Services Division FY - Financial Year ILO - International Labour Organisation IS - Information Systems MESC - Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture MOA(s) - Memorandum of Agreement(s) NFL - Non Formal Learning NQ - National Qualifications OCEO - Office of the CEO PIS - Project Identification Statement PSET - Post School Education and Training PSIF - Public Sector Improvement Facility QA - Quality Assurance QAD - Quality Assurance Division QD - Qualifications Division QMS - Quality Management Systems ROA - Record of Achievement RPL - Recognition of Prior Learning RPPD - Research, Policy and Planning Division SDS - Strategy for the Development of Samoa SQA - Samoa Qualifications Authority SQF - Samoa Qualifications Framework TVET - Technical & Vocational Education and Training UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
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SQA Statement of Cash Flow for the Year Ended:
Audited
Accounts June 2009
$
Audited Account June 2010
$
Forecast to June 2011 $
Forecast to June 2012 $
Forecast to June 2013 $
Forecast to June 2014 $
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash receipts from other customers
37,815 15,869 4,848 - - 3,793
Interest from term deposits
30,611 49,132 20,817 32,951 34,315 33,113
Cash paid to employees (710,740) (732,265) (666,465) (373,403) (1,389,646) (1,419,646)
Cash paid to suppliers (349,163) (446,828) (266,629) (176,952) (554,945) (519,945)
Net cash flows from operating activities
(991,477) (1,113,545) (907,429) (517,404) 1,910,276) 1,902,685)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of Fixed Assets
(15,208) (166,375) (27,678) - (26,190) (26,190)
Proceeds from Sale of Assets
- 52,576 - - - -
Net cash flows from investing activities
(15,208) (113,800) (27,678) - (26,190) (26,190)
Cash flows from financing activities
Grant from the Government of Samoa
1,494,671 1,390,000 1,100,712 550,356 1,970,781 1,965,781
Net cash flows from financing activities
1,494,671 1,390,000 1,100,712 550,356 1,970,781 1,965,781
Net increase / (decrease) in cash
487,986 162,655 165,605 32,952 34,315 36,906
Cash and cash equivalent at the beginning
562,668 1,050,654 1,213,309 1,378,914 1,411,866 1,479,294
Cash and cash equivalent at year end
1,050,654 1,213,309 1,378,914 1,411,866 1,446,181 1,516,200
Represented by: Cash on hand and at Bank
520,043 605,309 500,097 500,097 500,097 570,116
Term Deposits 530,611 608,000 878,817 911,769 946,084 946,084
1,050,654 1,213,309 1,378,914 1,411,866 1,446,181 1,516,200
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MESSAGE FROM THE SQA BOARD CHAIRPERSON
The Samoa Qualifications Authority Act 2010 provides the SQA Board with a legislative platform for their task of leading the development of post school education and training in Samoa. I commend the significant work that has been done by the SQA team in collaborative efforts with Post School Education and Training (PSET) providers and stakeholders in achieving the performance indicators of the first SQA Corporate Plan 2008-2012. This has not been a simple task given the wide range of providers and stakeholders involved in education and training activities in PSET in Samoa. This Corporate Plan 2011-2014 will continue to implement the initiatives in the PSET Strategic Plan. The SQA Board will mentor, support and monitor the implementation of this Corporate Plan to ensure that goals and objectives are met and that the PSET in Samoa gains international credibility.
Lolofie Eti Enosa CHAIRPERSON SAMOA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY BOARD
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
This Corporate Plan 2011-2014 has been produced in accordance with the Public Bodies (Performance and Accountability) Act 2001. The Corporate Plan sets a clear direction for SQA’s operations over the next three years. It maps out priorities for the Authority and describes how it will work together with providers, its partners and stakeholders to implement the PSET Strategic Plan. The values and professional approach that will underpin SQA’s work in achieving key goals and objectives are also defined in the Plan. The Plan will also focus on the development and enhancement of capabilities within the SQA for optimal performance and delivery of services. The Corporate Plan will serve as the strategic guide through which SQA’s contribution to the development and achievement of a high quality, relevant and ‘holistic’ post school education and training for Samoa can be achieved. Fepulea’i Sinapi Moli CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Internet expenses 29,424 20,523 6,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
Legal fees & consultation fees
1,750 23,936 4,001 19,999 19,999 19,999
Membership fee & Subscription fee
22,010 6,635 4,433 17,300 17,300 17,300
Motor vehicle expenses
18,618 14,176 5,866 20,600 20,600 20,600
NPF contribution 32,233 36,759 - - - -
Office Stationery 17,909 10,089 167 10,000 10,000 10,000
Office Supplies 2,127 4,721 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Printing 1,734 15,264 1,983 2,250 2,250 2,250
Postage and freight 635 365 50 200 200 200
Publication 3,709 205 833 9,000 9,000 9,000
Professional services-Panel fees
- 6,200 29,317 179,500 179,500 179,500
Professional services-Architecture
- - - 35,000 - -
Repairs & maintenance
17,741 40,925 4,167 17,650 17,650 17,650
Salary and wages 660,211 767,996 373,404 1,302,034 1,302,034 1,302,034
Software expenses 450 - - 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sports & related equipment
155 633 - 500 500 500
Telephone & fax expenses
12,639 14,040 3,600 14,400 14,400 14,400
Travel expenses 52,560 45,986 4,259 30,160 30,160 30,160
VAGST Expense Account
- - 61,024 - - -
Water expense 2,106 1,456 952 2,400 2,400 2,400
Total Expenses 1,114,120 1,315,641 637,212 1,977,304 1,970,999 1,969,956 Excess of Revenue over Expenditure
448,947 198,521 (34,245) 43,998 36,293 28,938
Add: Opening Accumulated Funds
583,126 1,032,075 1,435,545 1,401,300 1,445,298 1,481,591
Transfer to Accumulated Funds
1,032,073 1,230,596 1,401,300 1,445,298 1,481,591 1,510,529
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SQA Statement of Revenue and Expenditure for the Year Ended:
Audited Accounts June 2009 $
Audited Accounts June 2010 $
Forecast to June 2011 $
Forecast to June 2012 $
Forecast to June 2013 $
Forecast to June 2014 $
REVENUE Amortized Deferred Income
57,556 45,443 19,659 16,206 8,398 -
Government Grant 1,494,671 1,390,000 550,356 1,970,781 1,965,781 1,965,781
Interest from Term Deposit
40,820 36,779 32,952 34,315 33,113 33,113
Other Income 20 390 - - - -
Gain on sale of fixed asset
- 41,550 - - - -
1,593,067 1,514,162 602,967 2,021,302 2,007,292 1,998,894 EXPENDITURE
Accommodation Expenses
- 2,740 505 1,170 1,170 1,170
ACC levy 6,200 6,839 - - - -
Advertising 1,960 22,277 4,000 23,987 23,987 23,987
Allowances 38,323 45,264 - 39,293 39,293 39,293
Allowances – HDA - - - 10,646 10,646 10,646
Audit fees 12,167 15,067 4,167 12,500 12,500 12,500
Bank charges 896 894 313 1,200 1,200 1,200
Board expenses 11,203 13,491 2,537 10,000 10,000 10,000
Cleaning Expense 1,535 831 300 3,000 3,000 3,000
Consultation & meeting expense
8,697 20,565
3,811 24,418 24,418 24,418
Counterpart costs 4,276 - - - - -
Depreciation 87,216 89,635 86,856 32,713 31,408 30,365
Donations 631 6,000 667 - - -
Directors Fees 31,439 37,510 - 37,671 37,671 37,671
Electricity 17,631 33,054 13,333 40,000 40,000 40,000
Exchange Loss 129 - - - - -
Functions and related expenses
6,997 2,580 - 2,000
Health and Safety expense
17 38 167 500 500 500
Hiring expenses 4,168 8,390 2,167 6,210 6,210 6,210
Insurance 825 828 333 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rent 36,800 - 16,000 48,000 48,000 48,000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MESSAGE FROM THE HONOURABLE MINISTER…………………………….i
MESSAGE FROM THE SQA BOARD CHAIRPERSON………………………..ii
MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER..………………………iii
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY…………………………………………………………....1
INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………..2
VISION…………………………………………………………………………..........4
MISSION……………………………………………………………………………....4
MANDATE………………………………………………………………………….....4
FUNCTIONS…………………………………………………………………………..5
STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE……………………………………………………....7
VALUE STATEMENT………………………………………………………………...7
PROFILE…………………………………………………………………………….....7 • History
• Rationale
• Governance and Management
• Organisational Structure • SQA Board Photo • SQA Staff Photo
STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD…………………………13 • Situational analysis • PSET Strategic Plan 2008-2016 • Key Objectives • Operational Priorities
OUTPUTS, ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS...…………….16
REPORTING…………………………………………………………………………41
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ……………………………………………………….42
ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………………….46
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Samoa Qualifications Authority (SQA) is the principal organisation mandated to provide policy advice, coordinate and quality assure Post School Education and Training (PSET) in Samoa. This Corporate Plan is SQA’s operational document. It sets out a planning framework through which the ‘holistic’ approach to the development of PSET sought by Government can be achieved for Samoa for the 2011 – 2014 planning period. The Corporate Plan provides the implementation vehicle for many of the initiatives in the PSET Strategic Plan 2008 – 2016 and is the development platform for others. It is also closely aligned to the Strategy for the development of Samoa (SDS) 2008 – 2012 and the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture’s (MESC) Policies and Plan 2006 – 2015. Four key objectives have been identified by SQA to effectively carry out its operational priorities for this Corporate Planning cycle. These operational priorities are addressed accordingly under the key objectives that deal mainly with strategic leadership, enhancing research and policy development capability, enhancing quality and relevance of PSET learning and promoting the efficient and effective use of resources. An implementation and monitoring framework that specifies the strategies and activities, responsible divisions for their implementation and key performance indicators is provided as well as forecasts for revenue and expenditure which takes into account major developments anticipated over the three year period.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SAMOA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY BALANCE SHEET AS AT:
Audited Accounts June 2009
$
Audited Accounts June 2010
$
Forecast As at
June 2011 $
Forecast As at
June 2012 $
Forecast As at
June 2013 $
Forecast As at
June 2014 $
ACCUMULATED FUNDS
Represented by:
CURRENT ASSETS
Petty Cash 100 100 100 100 100 100
Cash at Bank 519,944 605,209 499,997 499,997 533,110 570,016
Term Deposit 530,611 608,000 911,769 946,084 946,084 946,084
Accounts Receivable
6,082 - - - - -
Other Debtors 21,189 9,563 3,793 3,793 3,793 -
Prepayment -
1,077,925 1,235,409 1,415,659 1,449,974 1,483,087 1,516,200 CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable 107,626 177,596 127,129 127,129 127,129 127,129
107,626 177,596 127,129 127,129 127,129 127,129
WORKING CAPITAL
970,298 1,057,813 1,288,530 1,322,845 1,355,958 1,389,071
NON-CURRENT ASSET
Fixed Assets 160,821 232,125 137,374 130,851 125,633 121,458
NON-CURRENT LIABILITY
Deferred Income –UNDP Project
36,965 7,728 - 8,398 - -
Deferred Income – PSIF Project
62,081 51,614 24,604 - - -
NET ASSETS 1,032,073 1,230,596 1,401,300 1,445,298 1,481,591 1,510,529
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REPORTING
Cabinet Reporting • Strategic overview
• Performance highlights
• Overall outcomes
• Various reports
• Audited accounts
Reporting to Government • Quarterly and Annual Reporting to the Ministry of Finance,
• Reporting to Ministry of Finance, Shareholding Ministers (Ministers of Education and Finance) and Controller and Chief Auditor - Period highlights, operating overview, financial overview, and project review.
• Reporting to Parliament via Shareholding Ministers
SQA Board Reporting • Monthly Board Meetings - Progress Reports against forecasts, annual plans and specific projects
Staff Reporting • Staff Fortnightly Meetings - Progress Reports against forecasts, annual plans and
specific projects
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INTRODUCTION
This SQA Corporate Plan 2011-2014 is based on the importance that the Government of Samoa has placed upon skills and knowledge to the achievement of its aspirations for the future of the nation. Government has acknowledged that the level of skills and knowledge of the whole community is becoming a critical measure of the ‘ability’ of the nation to deal with the challenges ahead. Education and learning has been a major development platform of the SDS over the last decade. It continues to be a major thrust in the current SDS both as a priority on its own account and through the central role it plays for the achievement of other strategies outlined in the SDS. A PSET environment that is in touch with the needs of the community, of business and Government is recognised as important for the future of Samoa. High quality learning and training of international standing is a fundamental requirement. PSET is delivered through many agencies and providers spanning the formal and non formal learning environments in Samoa. The SQA has been established to provide coordination and strategic direction for PSET to optimise the value of education and training for learners and for the nation. The development of the first PSET Strategic Plan 2008 – 2016 has identified a range of strategies to enhance connection and coordination across PSET, to create pathways for learners and to enhance the value of education and training for all stakeholders of PSET. The Corporate Plan provides the implementation vehicle for many of the initiatives in the PSET Strategic Plan and is the development platform for others. The Corporate Plan sets out a planning framework through which the ‘holistic’ approach to the development of PSET sought by Government can be achieved for Samoa.
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‘A genuine desire for improvement in individuals for themselves and for the communities in which they live is the strongest possible impetus for
national development. For this to become a reality, lifelong learning and accessibility to opportunity is fundamental. All learning should open the door for continuing development. Optimising the development of learning
pathways, inter-provider collaboration, skills recognition and credit transfer processes, can have significant impact on individuals and the
nation’
(Post school Education and Training Strategic Plan 2008-2016)
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Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Ann
ually
FY 13-14
FY 11-12
FY 11-14
Responsibility
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
CSD
QA & All
Divisions
CSD
CSD & All
Divisions
Performance Indicators
• Project man
aged
and
monitored
• Project man
aged
and
monitored
• Project nee
ds iden
tified
• Project Register
maintaine
d an
d upda
ted
• Financial audit repo
rts
ap
proved
by Boa
rd
• Self review rep
ort
• Feasibility stud
y repo
rt
• Proposal for fu
nding
prepared
Strategies and Activities
10.1 Coo
rdinate and monitor the
manag
emen
t of don
or fu
nded
projects:
• SQA’s Man
agement Information
System und
er PSIF
• Australia’s sup
port fo
r TVET
under the Sam
oa/Australia
Partnership for developm
ent
10.2 Id
entify projects nee
ds fo
r
developm
ent
10.3 Maintain an
d up
date Projects
Reg
ister
11.1 Con
duct internal and
external
audits:
• Condu
ct SQA Financial Audit
• Condu
ct self review
12.1 Establish SQA hea
dqua
rters:
• Condu
ct feasibility study
• Prepa
re propo
sal for fu
nding
Output
10. P
roject
Suppo
rt Services
11. A
udit
12. S
QA Building
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Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
OCEO
OCEO
OCEO & All
Divisions
OCEO & All
Divisions
OCEO
Performance Indicators
• Meeting documents
prepa
red & distributed
to
Boa
rd membe
rs on tim
e
• Boa
rd and
Board sub
-
com
mittee
mee
tings
prope
rly coo
rdinated
• Sub
missions an
d repo
rts
are prepa
red on
time for
meetings
• Strategic seminars/
workshops and meetings
coo
rdinated and
com
pleted
• SQA Board Man
ual
man
aged
and
implemented
Strategies and Activities
9.1 To provide
qua
lity services to
the Board and M
inister:
• P
repa
re m
eeting do
cumen
ts and
coordina
te Boa
rd and
Boa
rd
sub-committee
meetings
• P
repa
re sub
missions an
d tim
ely
repo
rts for meetings
• C
oordinate strategic seminars
/workshops and meetings
9.2 Man
age an
d implemen
t SQA
Boa
rd Man
ual
Output
9. Boa
rd Services
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VISION
MISSION
MANDATE SQA is formally mandated under the Samoa Qualifications Authority Act 2010. It also has responsibilities under the following:
• Public Bodies (Performance and Accountability) Act 2001 and Regulations;
• Public Finance Management Act 2001;
• Strategy for the Development of Samoa 2008 – 2012;
• Ministry of Education Strategic Policies and Plan 2006-2015; and
• Cabinet Directives.
“To be the lead agency that promotes post school education and training that is acclaimed nationally and internationally for
its quality, its relevance to the needs of learners, the community and to the directions established for the nation”
“To work in partnership with all stakeholders to promote the achievement of high quality post school education and training that is nationally and internationally acclaimed and meets
national economic, social and cultural goals”
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FUNCTIONS The Samoa Qualifications Authority Act 2010 lists the following functions: a) Provide policy advice to Government on strategies and priorities for post school
education and training; b) Monitor and report to Government and the post school education sector, on the
activities, resourcing and overall performance of the post school education sector in relation to national strategic goals for economic, social and cultural development;
c) Provide advice to Government and the post school education sector on findings and implications arising from research, monitoring or evaluation conducted by the Authority or other agencies, bodies or persons;
d) Regulate qualifications and quality standards for all the Post School Education and Training (PSET) providers in Samoa;
e) Coordinate and strengthen all post school education and training so as to better focus the post school education sector on national development goals and to promote and develop articulation among programmes;
f) Promote links and learning pathways between the school sector and the post school education and training sub sector and offer career advisory services;
g) Develop and facilitate partnerships between stakeholders in business, industry, professional, non-government and community organisations and post school education and training organisations;
h) Work with national stakeholder groups to ensure standards and training requirements are established in particular for trade, technician and professional occupations;
i) Determine a national qualifications structure for Samoa, including the definition of terms to ensure and maintain the national and international credibility of qualifications and the good standing of post school education and training organisations;
j) Develop criteria and processes for the registration of all providers of post school education and training;
k) Develop criteria and processes for the accreditation and quality audit of all post school education and training providers;
l) Promote quality in non-formal education and training programmes;
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Timing
Ann
ually
Ann
ually
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
CSD
CSD
OCEO & All
Divisions
Performance Indicators
• S
chedule of PSET
perform
ance data
collection review
ed and
implemented
• P
SET Statistical Bulletin
published
• S
taff training on usage of
new program software
and IT related
programs
completed
• F
ees structure
implemented
• SQA and stakeholder
compliance achieved
Strategies and Activities
6.2 Establish a fram
ework and
processes for inform
ation an
alysis,
publications and dissemination of
PSET perform
ance data:
• R
eview and
implement a
sche
dule fo
r an
nual collection of
PSET perform
ance data
• A
nalyse data an
d prod
uce
repo
rts for publication of PSET
Statistical Bulletin
6.3 Condu
ct training for staff o
n
usag
e of new
program software and
IT related programs
7.1 Man
age an
d implemen
t SQA
Fees Structure
8.1 Implemen
t SQA Act 201
0
Output
7. SQA Fee
Structure
8. Legislation
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Timing
FY 11-13
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
Performance Indicators
• PSET sector IS Plan
develope
d
• IS Plan and network
databa
se im
plemented
• IS Plan and network
databa
se reviewed
• Man
uals reviewed
• Implementation repo
rts
Produced
• SQA W
ebsite updated
reg
ularly
• Mon
itoring repo
rts
• Internal and
external
em
ailing system ope
rating
with 90%
uptime,
continuing
access an
d
connectivity
• 100%
uptime an
d
accessibility of S
QA
Manag
emen
t Inform
ation
System
Strategies and Activities
6.1 To de
velop an
d implement
inform
ation systems for PSET
sub-sector and SQA:
• Develop a PSET sector
Information System (IS) Plan
• Implem
ent and
review
Information system (IS) and
network databa
se
• Implem
ent the
data an
d
inform
ation protection po
licy
• Upd
ate SQA W
ebsite
• Mon
itor SQA W
ebsite hits
• Implem
ent and
maintain
smoo
th ope
ration of internal
and
external emailing system
• Ensure accessibility of S
QA
Man
agement Information
System
Output
6. Manag
emen
t
Inform
ation System
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m) Work collaboratively with all post school education and training providers, in particular to verify that they are using quality management policies and processes that ensure qualifications meet or exceed international standards, and that their programmes align with national priorities;
n) Work with overseas government agencies and other organisations to recognise overseas qualifications in Samoa and to achieve international recognition for qualifications awarded in Samoa;
o) Provide assurance that post school education and training in Samoa maintains international comparability;
p) Coordinate and conduct registration of providers, accreditation of providers, programmes, registration of qualifications, and quality audit of providers and to maintain appropriate registers to this effect; or
q) Perform any other function conferred on the Authority by this or any other Act, or requested by the Government from time to time.
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STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLE The SQA will seek always to work collaboratively and in partnership with stakeholders, sharing information and seeking consensus so that there are a few surprises in policy directions or regulatory decisions. The Authority will endeavour to be fair, decisive in all its actions and strive to be committed to conducting its business efficiently and effectively while working for a positive future for Samoa.
VALUE STATEMENT Strategic approaches to PSET sub-sector development that reflects the key concepts of quality, equity, relevance, efficiency and sustainability to underpin the education policy and development strategy for the nation. A high quality PSET capability that:
• improves the livelihoods of all individuals and the community by recognising both formal and non formal learning;
• enables the development of new pathways and opportunities;
• is connected to the goals of the nation;
• is available and accessible to all of the members of the community;
• celebrates diversity and innovation;
• is enriched by cultural values and traditions; and
• is connected to stakeholder needs and market opportunities.
PROFILE
History The establishment of a national body for coordinating post school education and training in Samoa has been discussed for over a decade. The need for a coordinated PSET approach for Samoa was reinforced by recommendations for the establishment of a National Training Authority for this purpose, outlined in a 2003 review by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
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Timing
FY 11-12
Ann
ually
Ann
ually
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
Performance Indicators
• Effe
ctive bu
dget planning,
mon
itoring and repo
rting
systems implemented
• Finan
cial statements and
repo
rts prep
ared
accordingly
• Asset stock takes carried
out tw
ice a year
• Equ
ipmen
t provide
d,
allocated an
d de
ployed
according to staff need
s or
requests
• Sufficient payroll
man
agement system
maintained
• Procurement p
rocesses
an
d procedures
maintaine
d
• Precise and
upd
ated
records of internal and
external correspond
ence
to and
from
the Autho
rity is
maintaine
d
Strategies and Activities
3.1 P
rovision
of finan
cial and
accounting services:
• Im
plement the bud
getary
plann
ing mon
itoring/reporting
process system
• P
repa
re m
onthly, q
uarterly and
annua
l finan
cial statemen
ts /
rep
orts
4.1 Implement a
nd m
anag
e the
Asset Manag
emen
t System
5.1 P
rovision
of e
fficien
t and
effective ad
ministration services:
• M
aintain a prope
r payroll
manag
emen
t system
• M
aintain prope
r procuremen
t
processes and proced
ures
• E
stablish an
d implement a
n
effective filing/ record system
Output
3. Bud
get a
nd
Financials
Services
4. Asset
Man
agement
• Adm
inistration
Services
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD
CSD & All
Divisions
CSD
Performance Indicators
• Hum
an Resou
rces
po
licies an
d procedu
res
implemented
• Hum
an Resou
rces
policies de
velope
d
• Rep
ort p
repa
red to
indicate rrecruitm
ents and
selection processes an
d
procedu
res is carried ou
t
in accorda
nce to policies
and
procedu
res
• Perform
ance App
raisal
Rep
orts completed for all
SQA Staff
• Staff Professiona
l
Develop
men
t plan finalised
and
implemented
• Occup
ationa
l health and
safety policy finalised
and
im
plemented
Strategies and Activities
2.1 D
evelop and im
plemen
t Human
Resource Man
agement fun
ctions:
• Im
plem
ent all existing policies
and
procedu
res
• Develop th
e following Human
Resources policies
- Sexua
l and other harassment
Policy
- App
eals aga
inst non
appointmen
t
or prom
otion Policy
- Termination of Employment
P
olicy
• Implem
ent and
mon
itor
recruitm
ent and
selection
Processes
• Implem
ent staff pe
rform
ance
ap
praisal policy
• Finalise an
d implement staff
developmen
t plan
• Finalise an
d implement o
ccupationa
l
he
alth and
safety policy
Output
2. Hum
an
Resources
Man
agem
ent
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
12 Samoa Qualifications Authority
As a consequence, a phased approach to the establishment of the SQA was initiated in 2004. The purpose of the new authority was to strengthen PSET and to implement an integrated approach to PSET planning and development on behalf of the Government of Samoa.
Rationale The need for closer links between PSET and the human resource capability needs to achieve Government’s vision for Samoa has been signalled as important for future development of the nation. Establishing national quality standards and a climate of continuing improvement is a fundamental step toward achieving this goal. In the past, opportunities to establish links between qualifications and creating career paths for learners have not been obvious. Certificates awarded have been very institutionally focused and prospects for development of clear pathways have therefore been limited. Meeting the needs of the wider community, Government, employers and of learners has become urgent for both social and economic development.
The internationalisation of business, the demand for skills, and the opportunities that follow have contributed to the pressure that has led to the move to establish a national system for recognising quality and qualifications. SQA has the responsibility for its development and implementation. The scope of the learning included in the brief for SQA is very broad. Post school education and training encompasses a diversity of areas that include tertiary level education at university, pre and in-service professional education, technical and vocational education, theological and providers of religious instruction, apprenticeship,
non-formal education and on the job training. MESC Strategic Policies and Plan 2006-2015 (pg 22)
The inclusion of non formal learning presents some special challenges, but most significantly, it establishes opportunities to impact very directly on the performance of the existing workforce, and to open the door for recognition of learning and skills developed in the areas of traditional knowledge, community and second chance education. This step presents a major opportunity to create value for learners and skilled people at all levels in the community.
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
13 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Governance and Management: • SQA Board The SQA Board is responsible to the Minister of Education, Sports and Culture for policy and general governance. Representation on the Board is defined in the SQA Act. The Board is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Office of the CEO services the operations of the Board.
• SQA Management Strategic leadership and overall stewardship of the SQA is the function of the CEO. The CEO is responsible for maintaining and managing SQA. The CEO will build relationships at an executive level across the wide range of stakeholders, including Government and non-Government agencies. The CEO is also responsible for promoting the understanding of the integrated sector concept and SQA’s overarching coordination role. SQA is managed through the Office of the CEO and four operational Divisions. The CEO is ultimately responsible for the performance and working conditions of all staff. Assistant Chief Executive Officers (ACEOs) report directly to the CEO and are accountable for development and operation of specific functions for SQA, the day to day management of staff, servicing consultants, stakeholder relationships as well as the management of stakeholder advisory committees established to assist SQA in performing its functions.
Organisational Structure For the SQA to achieve its core functions and strategies stated in this Corporate Plan, new changes have been made to its organisational structure.
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
Annua
lly
Annua
lly
Annua
lly
FY 11-12
FY 12-13
Annua
lly
FY 11-12
Responsibility
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD & A
ll
Divisions
RPPD & A
ll
Divisions
RPPD & All
Divisions
Performance Indicators
• SQA Strateg
ic Plann
ing
S
eminar is held an
nually
• SQA Qua
rterly, A
nnual
and Con
solidated
AMPs
prod
uced
• Ann
ual R
eview Rep
ort
on Corpo
rate Plan is
prod
uced
• Mid te
rm Review Rep
ort
on Corpo
rate Plan is
prod
uced
• Mid te
rm Review on
PSET Plan is produced
• One Rolling Corporate
Plan is produ
ced
• SQA Corpo
rate Plan
2012-2016 produ
ced
Strategies and Activities
1.1 C
onduct SQA Strateg
ic Planning
Sem
inar
1.2 Implement a
nd review
Organ
izationa
l Plans:
• Condu
ct and
mon
itor Strateg
ic
Plans
• Prepa
re reports for Plans
1.3 Develop
and
finalise SQA
Corpo
rate Plan 20
12-2016
Output
1. Organ
isationa
l
Plann
ing
Objective 4:
To promote efficient and effective use of resources
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
QD
QD
QD
QD & QAD
QD & QAD
Performance Indicators
• Strateg
y implem
ented and
monitoring repo
rts
produ
ced
• Report o
n liaison
s with
stakeho
lders an
d
international age
ncies
regarding international
recog
nition of Samoan
qualifications
• At lea
st 90%
of the
reque
sts are processed
within a timely manne
r
• Strateg
y develope
d an
d
approved by SQA Board
• Strateg
y implem
ented
th
roug
h a produ
ctive
liaison with stakeholders
and international age
ncy
regarding mutua
l
qualifications recog
nition
Strategies and Activities
7.1 Implement a
nd m
onitor the
strategy to
enh
ance
international recognition of
Sam
oan qu
alifications
8.1 Provide a qua
lifications
recognition
service fo
r pe
ople
from oversea
s wishing
to work
or study in Samoa
9.1 Seek mutual recognition for
qualifications:
• Develop and im
plemen
t
strategy to
facilitate mutua
l
recognition
of qua
lifications
Output
7. Internationa
l
recogn
ition
of S
amoa
Qualifications
8. Recog
nition of
foreign qualifications
in Sam
oa
9. Mutua
l recog
nition
of qua
lifications
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
14 Samoa Qualifications Authority
SAMOA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY
ACEO Corpo
rate
Services
Principal A
ccountant
Senior A
dministration Officer
Principal IT Officer
IT Officer
Internal Auditor
Legal A
dvisor
Driver AA
Clean
er
Night watchman (Security)
Principal A
dmin/ H
R Officer
ACEO Quality
Assurance
Principal Q
uality
Assurance Officer
Quality Assuran
ce
Officer
Senior Quality
Assurance Officer
Senior Quality
Assurance Officer
Senior Qualifications
Officer
Qualifications Officer
ACEO
Qualifications
Principal C
aree
rs
Advisory Officer
Principal
Qualifications
Officer
Executive
Assistance
Executive Officer
Principal
Com
mun
ications
Officer
SQA Organizational
Structure Approved by
Board
Key:
Vacant P
osition
s
Filled Positions
Total Positions = 30 (plus
one outsourced)
ACEO Research,
Policy & Planning
Prin
cipal R
esearch &
Policy Officer
Principal P
lanning &
Development O
fficer
Principal Information
Analyst Officer
Research, Policy &
Planning Officer
SQA ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Minister
SQA Boa
rd
Chief E
xecutive Officer
Senior Research,
Policy & Planning
Officer
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
15 Samoa Qualifications Authority
SQA BOARD PHOTO
Standing l –
r: Pap
alii Grant Percival (President,S
AME), Leituala Kuiniselani Toelupe (CEO, MWCSD), G
alum
alem
ana Nu’ufou
Petaia (CEO MESC), Lem
alu Sina Retzlaff-Lima (President, C
hambe
r of Com
merce), Auelua Sam
uelu Enari (CEO MCIL)
Sitting l – r: G
atoloaifa’aana Tilianam
ua Afamasag
a (NUS Representative / D
irector OCPD), Lolofie Eti Enosa (Chairm
an of S
QA
Board), Fepulea’i Sinapi M
oli (CEO SQA), Seiuli P
aul W
allwork (Rep
resentative, Private & Mission Schoo
ls)
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-12
FY 12-13
FY 13-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
Performance Indicators
• Map of existing learner
pa
thways in 4 sectors
• Rep
ort that ide
ntifies skills
shortage
s an
d gaps in
skills de
velopm
ent
• New
provide
r P
rogram
mes and
NQs
tha
t mee
t skills gaps
• At lea
st 20%
of p
rovide
rs
im
plem
enting RPL
• At lea
st 20%
of p
rovide
rs
with staff trained
in RPL
• Evaluation repo
rt of
im
plem
entation of RPL
• RPL Guidelines
dissem
inated
• Mon
itor an
d promote
provide
rs with RPL
Strategies and Activities
5.1 Develop
learning
pathw
ays
inform
ed by labo
ur m
arket a
nd
developm
ent nee
ds
• Docum
ent what is curren
tly
available
• Identify ga
ps in skills
develop
ment p
rovided
by PSET
• Coordinate de
velopment o
f new
Programmes and
NQs that mee
t
skills de
velopm
ent nee
ds
6.1 Implemen
t Guide
lines fo
r RPL
• Suppo
rt providers in
im
plemen
tation of RPL
• Evaluate the implemen
tation of
RPL
• Disseminate RPL Guide
lines to
PSET providers and stakeho
lders
• Assist p
rovide
rs with RPL
Output
5. Links and
Learning
Pathw
ays
betwee
n scho
ol
sector and
PSET
and through PSET
6. Promote
Recog
nition of
Prior Learning
(RPL)
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 12-14
FY 11-12
FY 11-12
FY 12-13
FY 13-14
FY 13-14
Responsibility
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
Performance Indicators
• Work place competency
training
and
assessm
ent
mod
el developed an
d
finalised
• Feasibility stud
y repo
rt
• Guide
lines on Career
Advisory Services
developed
• Sector-ba
sed career
oppo
rtun
ities map
ped
• Caree
r ad
visory services
provided for the public.
• Num
ber of dire
ct links to
organ
isations for
information related to
employment a
nd
employment o
pportunities
Strategies and Activities
• Develop
and fina
lise workplace
com
petency ba
sed training
a
nd assessm
ent model
4.1 D
evelop
and im
plemen
t caree
r
advisory function of SQA
• Condu
ct feasibility study
• Develop
Guidelines on
Caree
r
Advisory Services
• Map
available career
o
pportunities in each sector
• Provide career advisory services
Output
4.Caree
r Advisory
Service
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
16 Samoa Qualifications Authority
SQA STAFF PHOTO
Stand
ing l – r: Merina Gae’e (Senior QA Officer), Terenia Siman
u (Principal Information Analyst), Sani Jacob
(Principal A
ccountan
t), Savea
Fiti Tausisi (Senior Qualifications Officer), Jacinta Mau
a (Research, P
olicy & Planning Officer), M
elesete Lino-Mariner (Principal Q
A Officer),
Malolog
a Fonofa’avae (Executive Assistant)
Sitting l – r: Mose Asani ((ACEO C
orporate Services), Fauono Sina M
ualia (ACEO R
PPD), Lolofie E
ti Eno
sa (Chairm
an S
QA Boa
rd),
Fepulea’i Sinapi Moli (CEO S
QA), K
ovi Fon
oti-A
iolupotea (ACEO Q
uality Assurance), Tep
ora Afamasaga-W
right (ACEO Q
ualifications
Division)
Absen
t: Easter Man
ila-Silipa (Principal R
esearch & Policy Officer), Tofilau Anisi Tua (Principal IT Officer), Fag
alima Tuatagaloa (Senior QA
Officer), S
alesa Leaum
oana
(Adm
inistrative Assistant/Driver)
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
17 Samoa Qualifications Authority
STRATEGIC ISSUES FOR THE PLANNING PERIOD Situational Analysis SQA has been established as a public body with a unique mix of responsibilities spanning coordination of PSET, quality of learning and strategic policy advice. It has been designed as an enabling organisation that will carry out its responsibilities by developing strong partnerships and collaborations across PSET. SQA is now in the process of implementing the mechanisms and procedures that will enable it to fulfil its mandate and to establish the value and benefits that it was established to provide for its many stakeholders. The PSET Strategic Plan identifies operating mechanisms that will enable SQA to engage with stakeholders across the span of PSET and to meet Government’s expectations. These will establish a base from which SQA will be able to fulfil its coordination functions. SQA is currently implementing policies and procedures for quality assurance systems that will generate value for Samoa PSET in the immediate future. Broadening the understanding of benefits and establishing operational policies and procedures that will expedite implementation and lead to international recognition are mission critical steps. SQA has also embarked upon developing the information management capability that will assure the quality of policy advice and planning that it can provide for both PSET and Government.
The status of the implementation of these important steps will impact on the realisation of the SQA Vision as well as the achievement of the Corporate Plan objectives. Implementation of the Plan will provide opportunities for SQA to broaden the understanding of PSET, reinforce the value proposition for its stakeholders, and build up its collaborative links.
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-12
FY 11-12
FY 12-13
FY 13-14
FY 13-14
FY 11-12
Responsibility
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
RPPD & QD
Performance Indicators
• Situational A
nalysis
Report
• Data on available ge
neric
skills programmes
• Gen
eric skills stand
ards
develop
ed whe
re neede
d
• Clear links and pathways
betwee
n scho
ol level
gen
eric skills and
PSET
• In
creased nu
mbe
r of
PSET program
mes that
include gene
ric skills
develop
men
t
• Situationa
l ana
lysis repo
rt
Strategies and Activities
3.3 Develop and promote
demand-inform
ed Gen
eric Skills
stan
dards for provide
r/national
qualifications
• Con
duct situational ana
lysis
• Docum
ent g
eneric skills
p
rogrammes currently
a
vailable
• Develop
gen
eric skills
stand
ards whe
re nee
ded for
p
rovide
r an
d nationa
l
q
ualifications
• Promote ge
neric skills
d
evelop
ment in PSET
3.4 Establish workplace
competency based mod
el:
• Con
duct situational ana
lysis on
w
orkplace compe
tency ba
sed
training and assessmen
t
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
33 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 12-14
FY 12-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
QD
QD
QD
QD
QD
Performance Indicators
• At lea
st 4 Sector
Advisory Groups
establishe
d
• At least 4
Fun
ctiona
l
Analysis cond
ucted
• Assistance provided
in
the identification of
priority areas
• Com
mun
ication with
Provide
rs and
interest
groups
• At lea
st 50%
NQs are
offe
red by PSET
provide
rs
Strategies and Activities
3.1 Coo
rdinate an
d facilitate
developm
ent of stan
dards an
d
Nationa
l Qualifications (NQs) in the
trad
e, te
chnician and professiona
l
occupa
tions
• Facilitate Sector Advisory
Groups in each priority area
for
th
e de
velopm
ent of stan
dards
and NQs
• Con
duct fu
nctiona
l analysis for
th
e de
velopm
ent of stan
dards
and NQs
• Assist qua
lifications develope
rs
in th
e iden
tification of prio
rity
areas fo
r de
veloping
NQs
• Liaise with stakeho
lders on
matters related to
develop
ment of
com
petency stan
dards and NQs
3.2 Coo
rdinate implemen
tation of
Standards and
NQs
Output
3. Nationa
l
Standards &
Qualifications
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
18 Samoa Qualifications Authority
PSET Strategic Plan 2008 - 2016 Development of the PSET Strategic Plan is a significant step for PSET in Samoa. SQA will coordinate the communication strategy and ongoing development of the Plan. The PSET Strategic Plan includes strategies that align directly with the SQA Corporate Plan, and strategies that will fall within the scope of other agencies and Institution’s operational plans. SQA will coordinate the development of these but may not necessarily be responsible for taking the lead role for developing some of them as other Institutions may be the more appropriate host.
The process of alignment of the PSET Strategic Plan with the SQA Corporate Plan establishes the primary framework for managing development of specific components of the PSET Strategic Plan. SQA will ensure that development will continue to be linked to reviews of: i) the MESC Strategic Policies and Plan 2006 – 2015 to ensure that opportunities for
education wide strategy development are enhanced; and ii) the SDS to ensure that linkages to the overarching goals of Government are kept
to the forefront during the planning process.
KEY OBJECTIVES The following Key Objectives have been identified by SQA to effectively carry out its operational priorities for the period 2011 – 2014:
To promote PSET and provide strategic leadership to the sector;
To enhance research and policy development capability to provide sound PSET
policy advice;
To enhance quality and relevance of PSET learning and skills development; and
To promote efficient and effective use of resources
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
19 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Operational Priorities The SQA Operational Priorities are: � Provision of strategic leadership and development to PSET
� Communication Strategy to promote SQA’s role & PSET
� Provision of policy advice to Government and PSET
� Research informed development
� National Quality Assured PSET system
� Samoa Qualifications Framework
� National Industry Standards and Qualifications
� Career Advisory Service
� Links and Learning Pathways between school sector and PSET
� Recognition of Prior Learning
� International Recognition of Samoan Qualifications
� Recognition of Foreign Qualifications in Samoa
� Mutual recognition of qualifications
� Organisational Planning
� Management Information System
� SQA Board services
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-12
FY 11-14
FY 12-14
FY 13-14
Responsibility
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
Performance Indicators
• Make available to PSET
providers and
stakeh
olde
rs.
• At least 11%
increa
se in
numbe
r of provide
r and
national qua
lifications
registered
on SQF
• Reg
ister of Samoa’s
Qua
lity Assured
qualifications
established an
d
man
aged
• SQF Policies review
ed
Strategies and Activities
2.1 Publish an
d dissem
inate SQF
policies
2.2 Register all Q
ualifications
(Provide
rs and National):
• Register provide
r an
d nationa
l
qualifications
• Establish an
d man
age the
Reg
ister of Samoa
’s Quality
Assured qua
lifications
2.3 R
eview SQF policies
Output
2. Sam
oa
Qua
lifications
Framework
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 12-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Ann
ually
FY 11-13
FY 13-14
Responsibility
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
CSD, Q
AD &
QD
CSD, Q
AD &
QD
Performance Indicators
• NFL activities im
plem
ented
• At least 50%
provide
rs with
improved Qua
lity Man
agem
ent
Systems
• Num
ber of provide
rs with
improved capacity to
provide
com
preh
ensive learne
r and
sup
port inform
ation
• Num
ber of provide
rs with
improved assessmen
t reg
imes
• Yearly m
onitoring an
d repo
rts
of provide
r compliance with QA
process
Record of Achievemen
t
implemen
ted:
• RoA
System and
process
in place
• 3 Pilots com
pleted
for
RoA
Strategies and Activities
1.4 Qua
lity Assuran
ce of
Non Form
al Lea
rning (NFL)
activities
1.5 Monitor provider
compliance with QA
processes (con
tinuous
improvemen
t)
1.6 Implem
ent the
Record of
Achievemen
t (ROA)
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
20 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
FY 11-14
Responsibility
All Divisions
OCEO & RPPD
RPPD
OCEO & RPPD
OCEO & All
Divisions
Performance Indicators
• Data an
d inform
ation
relevant to
developing
PSET is shared and
used
• At least 6 MOAs
established pe
r year
• At least 6 mon
itoring
repo
rts prod
uced
• CIS develop
ed and
finalised
• Sector advisory networks
established
Strategies and Activities
1.1 L
ead an
d promote cross
sector collabo
ration to ena
ble a
coordinated and integrated PSET:
• Develop
and
foster
collabo
rative and effective
working
relationships with
PSET provide
rs, g
overnment
ministries, don
ors an
d relevant
stakeh
olders.
• Establish an
d mon
itor
Memorandum of A
gree
men
ts
(MOA’s)
• Develop
& finalise
Collabo
ration and Im
pact
Statements (CIS’s)
• Establish SQA Advisory
networks
Output
1. SQA provide
s
strategic
leadership to
PSET
OUTPUTS, ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Objective 1:
To promote PSET and provide strategic leadership to the subsector.
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 12-14
FY 11-14
FY12
-13
FY 12 -13
FY 13-14
Responsibility
OCEO & All
Divisions
All Divisions
All Divisions
RPPD
RPPD
RPPD
Performance Indicators
• SQA com
pliance repo
rts
prep
ared
• SQA is rep
resented in
region
al and
internationa
l
PSET/TVET fo
rums and
networks
• Policies an
d op
erations of
SQA and
PSET
streng
then
ed
• PSET Funding
Model P
olicy
develope
d
• PSET Funding
Model policy
finalised
• PSET Funding
Model
Guidelines develop
ed and
finalised
Strategies and Activities
• Adm
inister Legislation
1.2 Develop, foster an
d maintain
region
al and
internationa
l links,
networks and
coope
ration:
• R
epresent SQA at reg
ional and
internationa
l PSET/TVET
forums an
d seminars
• S
trengthe
n po
licies an
d
operations of S
QA through
positive contribution of reg
ional
and internationa
l networks.
1.3
Estab
lish fund
ing mod
el th
at
reflects strategic need
s of PSET:
• Develop a PSET fu
nding Model
policy to inform
the Guide
lines
• Finalised
PSET Funding
Mod
el
Policy
• Develop and
fina
lise a PSET
F
unding
Mod
el Guide
lines
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
FY 11-12
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
Responsibility
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
Performance Indicators
• All providers are
supp
orted
• At lea
st 10 % NFL
providers are sup
ported
• Suppo
rted
strateg
ies
iden
tified an
d
im
plemented for support
to
provide
rs based
on
nee
ds ana
lysis
• Areas of sup
port areas
iden
tified
• Pool of trainers
estab
lished
• At lea
st 10 sufficien
t
traine
rs to
provide
intervention support to
providers
• Professional D
evelopmen
t
Strateg
y for QAD staff
de
veloped
Strategies and Activities
1.3 Sup
port PSET Providers on
implemen
tation of Qua
lity
Assurance policies an
d guidelines:
• Assist formal PSET Provide
rs
in prepa
ring for Provide
r
Registration, programme
accreditation an
d qu
ality aud
it
req
uiremen
ts
• Assist N
FL provide
rs with
prepa
ring for qu
ality assuring
their NFL activities
• Assist provide
rs with
develop
men
t of qua
lity
programmes & qua
lifications
• Con
duct nee
ds ana
lysis survey
• Establish a pool of trainers that
provide
s intervention support to
provide
rs
• Develop
a Professional
Develop
ment S
trategy for QAD
staff to provide
assistance on QA
systems an
d processes
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
Responsibility
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD & RPPD
QAD
QAD
Performance Indicators
• Implementation schedu
le
for registration and
accreditation up
dated
• At lea
st 20 traine
d
individu
als to
op
erationalise qu
ality
assurance processes
• All form
al provide
rs are
registered
• Reg
ister in place
• At lea
st 10%
of p
rovide
rs
offer on
e accredited
prog
ramme
• Guidelines on Qua
lity
Aud
it finalised
Strategies and Activities
1.2 Implement Q
uality Assuran
ce
policies and gu
idelines:
• Update the systematic and
com
prehensive implementation
schedule for registration an
d
accreditation
• Condu
ct training for pane
l
mem
bers and
SQA staff to
operationa
lise QA processes
• Condu
ct form
al provider
Reg
istration
• Docum
ent a
ll programmes
accredited by SQA and
other QA
agencies
• Condu
ct programme
Accreditation
• Finalise Guidelines on Qua
lity
A
udit
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-13
FY 13-14
FY 11-13
FY 13-14
Responsibility
RPPD
RPPD
RPPD
RPPD
Performance Indicators
• Fea
sibility study repo
rt
• Incuba
tor Innovation
policy develope
d an
d
fina
lised
• Fea
sibility study repo
rt
• Guide
lines on Education
as a Business Platfo
rm
develop
ed and
finalised
Strategies and Activities
1.4 Establish an
Incuba
tor
Innovators Group to
provide
inno
vative contributions to busine
ss
developm
ent based on
advan
tage
s
generated from
learning and skills
developm
ent:
• Finalise feasibility study on the
estab
lishment o
f an Incubator
Inno
vation group for PSET
• Develop
and
fina
lise Incubator
Inno
vation po
licy to estab
lish an
d
inform
activities of the group
1.5 Establish ed
ucation as a
business platfo
rm:
• Finalise feasibility study on the
the establishm
ent of e
ducation as
a business platform
• Develop
and
fina
lise
Guidelines on Education as a
business platform
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
23 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-12
FY 11-14
FY 12-13
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
RPPD & All
Divisions
OCEO
OCEO & All
Divisions
Performance Indicators
• Perform
ance
M
anag
emen
t Systems
reviewed
• Implemen
tation repo
rts
Prepa
red
• Fea
sibility analysis
repo
rt
• Produce and disseminate
qu
arterly SQA
New
sletters
• Brochures produced and
dissem
inated
to
stakeholde
rs
Strategies and Activities
2.1 Estab
lish systems to
implement a
nd m
onitor the
PSET Strategic Plan:
• Review and
implement the
performan
ce m
anag
emen
t
system
s that links the SQA
Corpo
rate Plan an
d AMPs to
the PSET Strategic Plan
• Con
duct feasibility analysis
of ideas in PSET Plan
3.1 Manag
e an
d mon
itor the
implementation of th
e SQA
Com
munication Strateg
y to
inform
stakeholders, com
mun
ity
and PSET sector of th
e SQA’s
roles and respon
sibilities:
• SQA New
sletters
produ
ced an
d
disseminated
• Produce inform
ation
brochu
res on
SQA
activities
Output
2. Strategic
Develop
ment
3. Com
mun
ication
Strateg
y to
promote the SQA
role and PSET
gene
rally.
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
28 Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 12-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
QAD
Performance Indicators
Make available to PSET providers
and stakeholde
rs:
• Qua
lity Assuran
ce Policies for
PSET in Sam
oa
• Guide
lines fo
r Provide
r
Registration
• Guide
lines fo
r Programme
Accreditation
• Guide
lines fo
r Qua
lity Aud
it of
PSET Provide
rs and
their
prog
rammes
• Guide
lines fo
r Qua
lity Assurance
of Non
-formal Lea
rning (NFL)
Strategies and Activities
1.1 Disseminate Quality
Assurance requiremen
ts
Output
1. N
ationa
l Quality
Assured PSET
System
Objective 3:
To enhance quality and relevance of PSET learning and skills development.
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 12-13
FY 13-14
FY 11-13
Responsibility
RPPD
RPPD
RPPD
Performance Indicators
• Mecha
nism
s de
veloped
and finalised
• Implementation repo
rts
prod
uced
• PSET research
fram
ework estab
lished
Strategies and Activities
• Develop
and fina
lise
mecha
nism
s to mea
sure PSET
perform
ance indicators
• Implement the m
echanism
s
2.3 Estab
lish a Resea
rch
Framew
ork for PSET sub
-sector
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
FY 11-12
FY 11-12
FY 13-14
Responsibility
OCEO & All
Divisions
OCEO & All
Divisions
OCEO & All
Division
OCEO
RPPD & All
Divisions
All Divisions
Performance Indicators
• Awaren
ess raising
prog
rammes and
fora
cond
ucted
• Sector planning
and
activity diary produced
• Com
munication Strateg
y
review
ed
• S
ituational ana
lysis
repo
rt
• Activities plann
ed and
area
s for
seminars/con
ferences
identified
• SQA
seminars/con
ferences
cond
ucted
Strategies and Activities
• C
ondu
ct awareness raising
prog
rammes and fo
r a on
t
television
and radio to
inform
the
public of S
QA’s man
dated
functions and
objectives
• P
rodu
ce sector plan
ning and
activity diary fo
r PSET activities
• C
ondu
ct review of the
Com
mun
ication Strategy
• C
ondu
ct situational ana
lysis on
the effectiveness of the
Com
mun
ication Strategy
3.3 Condu
ct and
Coo
rdinate SQA
Sem
inars an
d/or Con
ferences:
• Plan activities fo
r SQA sem
inars
and con
ferences
• Con
duct SQA sem
inars and
/or
conferences
Output
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-12
Ann
ually
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
Responsibility
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
RPPD
OCEO & RPPD
RPPD
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
Performance Indicators
• List of policy
developm
ent p
riorities
and tim
etable fo
r
developm
ent developed
• Reviewed
& updated list
• At lea
st 6 policies
develope
d on priority
areas iden
tified
• Advice is timely,
accurate and effective
• M
onitor reports prod
uced
• D
atab
ase used
to
prepare policy ad
vice.
• Profiles of A
gree
men
ts
produced
• Strategic areas fo
r po
licy
developm
ent ide
ntified
Strategies and Activities
1.1 Develop, form
ulate and
provide advice to
Board and
Minister on policies relating to
PSET and
core functions of S
QA:
• D
evelop
a list of p
olicy
d
evelopmen
t prio
rities an
d a
timetable fo
r de
velopment
• Formulate policies on priorities
and
areas iden
tified for
developmen
t
• Keep up to
date with policy
developmen
ts in related area
s
nationally and
internationa
lly
• Mon
itor and manag
e the
database of national and
internationa
l information
relating to PSET policies
1.2
Profile existing nationa
l and
internationa
l agreem
ents
that im
pact on PSET sector
plann
ing an
d de
velopm
ent
Output
1. Provide sou
nd
policy advice to
the Board and
Minister
Objective 2:
To enhance research and policy development capability to provide sound PSET
policy advice
Corporate Plan 2011 – 2014
Samoa Qualifications Authority
Timing
FY 11-14
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
Annua
lly
FY 11-14
FY 11-12
Responsibility
RPPD & OCEO
RPPD
RPPD & All
Divisions
RPPD
RPPD
RPPD & All
Divisions
Performance Indicators
• Discussion an
d po
sition
pape
rs prepared an
d
presen
ted
• Files for research
repo
rts an
d do
cuments
in place
• List of resea
rch prio
rities
and tim
etab
le fo
r
developm
ent e
stab
lishe
d
• Reviewed & upd
ated
list
• At lea
st 6 Resea
rche
s
conducted with reports
prod
uced
• Report p
rodu
ced
Strategies and Activities
• Analyse agree
ments and
provide ap
propriate policy
advice
2.1 Implem
ent an
d man
age the
framew
ork for research and
analysis:
• C
ompile existing research
repo
rts an
d do
cumen
ts on PSET
• Develop
a list of research
priorities an
d tim
etab
le for
developm
ent
• Undertake resea
rch in prio
rity
area
s to assist w
ith policy ad
vice
and planning
2.2 Estab
lish mecha
nisms to
substantiate achievemen
t of P
SET
perform
ance indicators:
• Condu
ct baseline inform
ation
survey on existing PSET
performan
ce indicators
Output
2. Resea
rch
inform
ed
developm
ent