Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

VOCATIONAL TRAINING ACT 1989 (NO. 2 OF 1989) - SECT 8

8. (1) The Authority has the following functions:

        (a)     to plan and co-ordinate the provision of training programs;

        (b)     to devise and develop training programs, including the determination of their nature, syllabus and duration;

        (c)     to determine requirements as to age, education or any other matter to be satisfied by persons wishing to undertake training programs;

        (d)     to accredit training programs, whether provided in the Territory or elsewhere;

        (e)     to accredit qualifications for training awarded by other bodies or persons;

        (f)     to inquire into the provision of training programs outside the Territory and arrange for the provision of similar programs which the Authority considers should be provided in the Territory;

        (g)     to promote the provision and undertaking of training programs;

        (h)     to promote equity in access to training opportunities;

              (i)     to keep under review the adequacy of training programs and their implementation;

        (j)     to supervise generally the theoretical and practical training of trainees;

        (k)     to keep under review the number of trainees under contracts of training;

        (l)     to keep under review the adequacy of facilities provided at institutions concerned in the provision of training programs;

        (m)     to assess, whether by examination or otherwise, the competency of persons who undertake training programs;

        (n)     to issue, or arrange for the issuing of, certificates to persons who complete training programs;

        (o)     to advise the Minister on matters related to training in the Territory;

        (p)     to inquire into and provide advice to the Minister on matters referred to the Authority by the Minister in relation to training in the Territory;

        (q)     such other functions as are conferred on the Authority by or under this Act or any other law of the Territory.

(2) In the performance of its functions, the Authority shall consult with such employee or employer associations and such other persons or bodies as it considers necessary.