6Functions of Board

6 Functions of Board

6 Functions of Board

The Board has the following functions:

(a) to provide the Minister with an independent, strategic perspective on the vocational education and training system in New South Wales,

(b) to oversee major reform of the vocational education and training system in New South Wales and its implementation, including reform that maintains the TAFE Commission as the major provider of vocational education and training, accessible across New South Wales,

(c) to monitor and advise the Minister on the performance of the vocational education and training system in New South Wales, including financial performance, fiscal sustainability, levels of training activity and the achievement of State priorities,

(d) to advise the Minister on the allocation of State and Commonwealth vocational education and training funding and the New South Wales vocational education and training budget,

(e) to collect and analyse labour market intelligence, in particular, intelligence on skills shortages and future skills and workforce development needs in New South Wales,

(f) to coordinate the development of strategic skills plans that reflect the priorities and directions of the New South Wales Government regarding vocational education and training,

(g) to oversee quality assurance in the vocational education and training system in New South Wales,

(h) to ensure the availability of accurate consumer information on vocational education and training in New South Wales and appropriate consumer protections,

(i) to commission and conduct inquiries and research into any matter relevant to the functions of the Board,

(j) to advise on strategies for more effective educational pathways between secondary school, vocational training and higher education in New South Wales,

(k) to consult widely with reference groups and other representative bodies and persons in the vocational education and training industry,

(l) to investigate and advise the Minister on any matter relating to training, skills development and higher education referred to the Board by the Minister or on its own initiative,

(m) such other functions conferred or imposed on it by or under this or any other Act.