Skills for work and life

The objects of the Institute shall be to

(a) promote excellence in technical and vocational education and training; Acts 2009 617

(b) promote research and enhance knowledge in technical and vocational education and training;

(c) increase access to technical and vocational education and training through the setting up of training centres;

(d) promote exchange programmes and courses with other institutions in technical and vocational education and training;

(e) assist in the apprenticeship of persons who are, or will be, employed in commercial, technical and vocational fields.

Functions of Institute

The Institute shall have such functions as are necessary to further its objects most effectively and shall, in particular

(a) develop and conduct technical and vocational education and training programmes and courses;

(b) provide research and training activities in technical and vocational education and training;

(c) engage in research activities in technical and vocational education and training;

(d) provide consultancy services in the field of technical and vocational education and training;

(e) set up training centres for technical and vocational education and training;

(f) review and develop curricula in technical and vocational education and training based on national standards registered under the National Qualifications Framework;

(g) safeguard and market the intellectual property rights and products of the Institute;

(h) award certificates and diplomas, or any other technical and vocational qualifications;

(i) establish exchange programmes and courses with any other institution in technical and vocational education and training;

(j) co-operate with other institutions having objects wholly or partly similar to those of the Institute;

(k) advise the Minister on all matters pertaining to technical and vocational education and training.