Capital Development. Learner and Performance Centred KWETB will continue its programme of investment in FET capital infrastructure in line with the ambition set out in this agreement and the national Future FET agenda. Its principal aim is to establish two integrated FET college of the future models for Kildare and for Wicklow and this will require focused capital development. This should facilitate consolidation of some existing facilities and the integration of different types of FET provision within single campuses. The development of the estates strategy will be central to the generation of a pipeline of projects for KWETB, coupled with the requirement to fully expend the annual devolved capital budget. As well as the above priorities, the estates strategy will also explore whether the ETB can reduce its reliance on leasing agreements over time. SOLAS will continue to develop capital processes to ensure application of the public spending code along with a clear process for capital funding streams and application and approval processes to support KWETB in this regard. The Learner continues to drive everything KWETB does. KWETB is committed to expanding and strengthening the Learner Voice across the ETB, building on the success and impact to date, as evidenced in the QQI Quality Assurance Review. “ “I really enjoyed every moment and the great friendships that were made along the way with the students and the fantastic instructors” Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx – Track and Trail Both the value of the Aontas independent learner voice - the FET Learner Forum - is recognised, as well as the KWETB learner feedback mechanisms and activities. Both will continue over the course of this agreement. National activity will continue to be supported by SOLAS. KWETB will engage with any new initiatives introduced in relation to further enhancement of strengthening the learner voice across the ETB sector. KWETB will continue to work with SOLAS to progress a model of provision that reduces barriers to learning and will continue to enhance collaboration across education and welfare services. It will support the move to a learner-driven future FET funding model by developing proposals for programme harmonization and integrated structure to feed into the implementation of the review. The ETB is committed to implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in line with Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission guidance. SOLAS will provide the necessary support for curriculum development which ha...
Capital Development. LMETB will continue its programme of investment in FET capital infrastructure in line with its ambition for the future and the national Future FET agenda. All of this should be brought together in a formal estates strategy which will frame the development of the pipeline of projects for LMETB. It will continue to fully expend the annual devolved capital budget and bring forward projects that can meet regional and national social and economic needs. As referenced in this agreement plans by LMETB include a key number of capital infrastructure projects, incorporating priorities to establish new FET Colleges in key towns and areas, Navan, Drogheda and Dunboyne. These plans are central to their overall integration and consolidation goal which include expansion of Level 5 and 6 provision and apprenticeship. This includes developing further FET provision in Drogheda, the full development of AMTCE in Dundalk and the building of a new college in Dunboyne. The heavy reliance on leased sites for FET has been noted and, while it does often support more agile responses to emerging skills needs LMETB should also explore whether its consolidation of provision can help to reduce the overall level of dependence. SOLAS will continue to develop capital processes to ensure application of the public spending code along with a clear process for capital funding streams and application and approval processes to support LMETB in this regard.
Capital Development. The development of premises and facilities is the responsibility of both the Council and Connexions. This development will be in terms of upgrading the quality of existing premises where youth work is carried out. It will also seek to address deficiencies in provision by building, leasing or renting premises for youth work in areas where no such service currently exists. Such developments will not exceed the revenue budgets determined in the annual grant for any given year unless agreed beforehand with the Partnership Manager.
Capital Development. The vision for the KCETB estates strategy includes a proposed plan to establish a dedicated FET college of the future campus in the center of Kilkenny. This will provide an opportunity to consolidate provision, integrate Further Education and Training, as well as meet the needs of the region with a dedicated training facility. The development of the estates’ strategy will be central to a pipeline of projects for KCETB, coupled with the requirement to fully expend the annual devolved capital budget. Although the reliance on leased buildings in KCETB is lower than the national average, the ETB should consider how it can reduce its reliance on leasing agreements over time. SOLAS will continue to develop capital processes to ensure application of the public spending code along with a clear process for capital funding streams and application and approval processes to support KCETB in this regard. The potential to further develop the FET College of the Future model in the state of the art Carlow Institute will be a priority for KCETB in this period. This provides the <.. image(A picture containing text, sky, outdoor, building Description automatically generated) removed ..> capital infrastructure for the establishment of a College of FET that supports the key principles of the FET college as outlined in the FET Strategy. KCETB plans to identify as a single brand across provision would further support this approach.
