3.7.2 Despite this programme being one of those that had been underspent on, the DCS managed to exceed its target for participation in skills development activities by 225. The DCS had under-performed in relation to this target in the 2011/12 financial year, but in 2012/13 it reports that it had, regardless of the artisan shortage, and the impact this has had on the productivity of workshops, exceeded its targets.