7Functions of the Board

7 Functions of the Board

(1)  [Section 7 Subsection (1) amended by No. 31 of 2016, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2017] [Section 7 Subsection (1) substituted by No. 54 of 2004, s. 8, Applied:01 Mar 2005] The Board is the principal adviser to the Minister on all matters relating to workforce development in the building and construction industry and, in particular, is to advise the Minister in relation to skill requirements for the building and construction industry and the training arrangements to meet those requirements.

(2)  [Section 7 Subsection (2) amended by No. 54 of 2004, s. 8, Applied:01 Mar 2005] [Section 7 Subsection (2) amended by No. 54 of 2004, s. 8, Applied:01 Mar 2005] [Section 7 Subsection (2) amended by No. 54 of 2004, s. 8, Applied:01 Mar 2005] [Section 7 Subsection (2) substituted by No. 31 of 2016, s. 4, Applied:01 Jan 2017] In addition to subsection (1) , the Board has the following functions:

(a) to promote training, and training pathways, in the building and construction industry;

(b) to promote the Board, and its aims and activities, to the building and construction industry;

(c) to liaise with appropriate training organisations and other bodies;

(d) to advise on, and provide input into, the development of training, and training pathways, within the building and construction industry;

(e) to review and evaluate existing training, and training pathways, within the building and construction industry;

(f) to promote equality of access to training, and training pathways, within the building and construction industry;

(g) to promote productivity, career opportunities and work safety within the building and construction industry through training and workforce development planning and pathways;