TAFE SA

In reply to Ms BEDFORD (Florey) (26 September 2018). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education):

Consideration was given to the proximity, accessibility and continuity of campus resources available at the nearby Gilles Plains campus to students living in the north-eastern suburbs. It was noted that Gilles Plains campus is 10 minutes by road from Tea Tree Gully campus.

Gilles Plains campus resources available to all TAFE SA students include:

an excellent learning resource centre (library) with staff, two computer suites and an open computer pool, totalling approximately 68 computers

photocopiers and printers

a student wireless network, allowing students to bring and use their own devices and gain access to TAFE SA's online learning resources; and

student common areas (indoor and outdoor).

It should be noted there is no learning resource centre at the Tea Tree Gully campus.

TAFE SA does not hold record of the number of students living in the north-eastern suburbs enrolled at campuses other than Tea Tree Gully campus, who may use the resources available at Tea Tree Gully campus.