General functions of the TVET Council

(1) The TVET Council shall advise the Minister on all matters related to technical and vocational education and training, and shall consider and make proposals to the Minister on matters relating to workforce performance and development as it considers expedient. (2) In discharging its duties under subsection (1), of this section, the scope and focus of the TVET Council shall be, (a) to provide advice in the design of the curricula pertinent to technical and vocational education and training at all levels of the education system; (b) to provide advice in the establishment of standards for the completion of all technical and and programs and apprenticeships in designated trades and occupations identified by the 22 Minister as eligible for award of the Belize National Vocational Qualification; (c) to provide advice in the development, conduct or arrangements for examinations, tests or other standards of performance for persons seeking technical and vocational education and training and certification at Belize National Vocational Qualification levels; (d) to assist in monitoring the quality and effectiveness of technical and vocational training at the post primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels of the education system; (e) to provide advice and assistance in developing policies and procedures for granting recognition and accreditation in Belize of technical and vocational education and training qualifications granted in member countries of the Caribbean Community and other countries.