Answers to Questions

WOMEN'S EDUCATION

In reply to the Hon. T.A. FRANKS (9 November 2011) (First Session).

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for Agriculture, Food and Fisheries, Minister for Forests, Minister for Regional Development, Minister for Tourism, Minister for the Status of Women): I am advised:

Certificate IV in Women's Education is not currently being offered at TAFE SA Port Adelaide campus for semester 1, 2012. Certificate II and III in Women's Education is currently being offered at TAFE SA Port Adelaide campus for semester 1, 2012.

Certificate IV in Women's Education is currently being offered at Adelaide, Elizabeth and Noarlunga TAFE campuses for semester 1, 2012.

At the time that the question was asked on 9 November 2011, no decision had been made about the prospect of the Certificate IV in Women's Education going ahead in Semester 1, 2012 and was therefore advertised online through the TAFE SA web-site.

TAFE SA reviews, on an on-going basis, the provision of courses across their campuses based upon a range of criteria including the number of students enrolled and student demand, the cost of providing courses along with ensuring that South Australians have the skills to meet the needs of South Australian businesses and industry.