154Functions of the Firefighters Registration Board

154 Functions of the Firefighters Registration Board (1) The Firefighters Registration Board has the following functions— (a) to administer the Firefighters Registration Scheme; (b) to perform the registration functions prescribed by the regulations in relation to— (i) maintaining the Firefighters Register; and (ii) including on the Firefighters Register persons who satisfy the competency requirements for inclusion on the Register; (c) to perform functions in respect of setting professional capability and standards, including but not limited to— (i) the recognition of qualifications and accredited courses of training, including through certificates or other evidence in relation to those matters from professional organisations, higher education bodies or post-secondary technical or vocational educational institutions; and (ii) the establishment and approval of competencies that will satisfy the requirements for inclusion on the Firefighters Register; and (iii) the development, establishment and maintenance of guidelines about appropriate standards; (d) the provision of advice to Fire Rescue Victoria and the Chief Officer of the Country Fire Authority about matters relating to the functions set out in paragraphs (a) and (b); (e) the provision of advice to the Minister on matters relating to the functions of the Firefighters Registration Board; (f) such other functions as are prescribed by this Act or any other Act or regulations under this Act or any other Act. (2) In performing its functions, the Firefighters Registration Board is to have regard to any relevant standards relating to qualifications and competencies that are applicable to fire‑fighting and emergency services. S. 155 inserted by No. 20/2019 s. 85.