Annual Report 2003-04

Non-Operational Training

Corporate Leadership Initiatives

Achievements in 2003-04 included the commencement of the revised format for the Capstone Program (targeted at ADF star-ranked officers and APS Senior Executive Service officers) and continued refinement of the selection process for participants for study at the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies. The Defence 360-degree reporting tool for the Senior Leadership Group was reviewed and now includes a measurement of emotional intelligence.

Graduate Development Programs

The selection and assessment process for entry into the Defence Graduate Development Program was reviewed, to further align it with the Defence Leadership Model and APS Senior Executive Leadership Capability Framework. The Graduate program has been enhanced with the inclusion of the Infrastructure stream, which was previously managed by the Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group, and the Information stream, which began in 2004.

As indicated in the table below, the Defence graduate intake continues to target specific skill sets needed to build Defence capability.

Notes

1. The Infrastructure stream was previously managed by the Corporate Services and Infrastructure Group.
2. The Defence Science and Technology Organisation did not recruit to its graduate program in 2003-04, but will recruit in 2004-05.
3. The decrease in overall graduate intake in 2003-04 was a result of increased graduate retention rates.

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Vocational Education and Training

Vocational training provides Defence employees with the skills and knowledge they need to undertake their jobs and to pursue their careers in Defence. As at 30 June 2004, the four Defence registered training organisations issued 199 national qualifications ranging from Certificate II to Advanced Diplomas, from 19 training packages, and a further 349 nationally recognised 'accredited course' qualifications. Training packages included aeroskills, aviation, civil construction and public safety while the accredited course qualifications included hydrographic surveying, linguistics and personnel administration. ADF training needs were met by the Navy, Army and Air Force registered training organisations, while the Defence Learning Services Network addressed the needs of APS employees.

Defence Business Training Centre

The Defence Business Training Centre operates within the Defence Learning Services Network as a registered training organisation and provides nationally accredited training and assessment services to Defence. Current training programs include finance and human resource information systems, procurement, administration, management and human resources.

The table below classifies non-operational training provided to Defence staff, according to total student days and numbers of students.

Notes

1. Budget and Output Reporting Information System.
2. Personnel Management Key Solution.
3. Resource and Output Management and Accounting Network.

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