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Statutory and Non-statutory Bodies Statutory bodies Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts Management Committee The function of this committee is to administer the funds and property of the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts and of the Allport Bequest, and to give effect to the provisions and general purpose of the will of Henry Allport. The committee was established under section 19 of the Libraries Act 1984. Minister’s Education and Care Advisory Council (previously the Minister’s Child Care Advisory Council) The council advises and assists the Minister in the exercise of powers and the performance of functions under and in respect of the Child Care Act 2001. Established under section 73 of the Act, the council provides advice directly to the Minister on matters relating to child care, including policy, concerns and issues, community awareness and the status of the industry. Schools Registration Board (SRB) The board was established in 1995. Its primary function is to register non-government schools and ensure that non-government schools comply with the standards for education determined by the Minister. The legislative basis for registration is contained in section 51 of the Education Act 1994. Skills Tasmania Board 1 The Skills Tasmania Board was established under the Vocational Education and Training Act 1994 and is responsible to the Minister for the performance of the functions of Skills Tasmania, and the achievement of its objectives. Skills Tasmania is responsible for planning, purchasing and supporting the delivery of vocational education and training services for Tasmania; the development of policy advice for skills development; promotion of industry investment and training; and the development, regulation and administration of the system in Tasmania. Skills Tasmania’s annual report is available online at http://www.skills.tas.gov.au/skillstas/annualreports. 1. As a result of the passage of the Training and Workforce Development legislation, Skills Tasmania ceased to be a statutory authority from 30 June 2013. Skills Tasmania will maintain its name and functions and has become a business unit of the department as of 1 July 2013. The board was abolished as of 30 June 2013, however, will continue to function until such time as reporting requirements are completed. State Library and Archives Trust The trust administers property acquired by gift, bequest, or device, and ensures that all applicable conditions are met. It was established under section 16 of the Libraries Act 1984. Tasmanian Building and Construction Industry Training Board The Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Act 1990 provides for the board to be principal advisor to the Minister on all matters relating to training in the building and construction industry, particularly in relation to skill requirements and training arrangements for the industry. The board maintains and administers the Building and Construction Industry Training Fund. The board was established under section 4 of the Act. An electronic copy of the board’s annual report is available on request. Tasmanian Library Advisory Board (TLAB) The functions of the board are to consider and report on matters referred to it by the Secretary of the department and to advise the Minister on any issues relating to library services. It must also report to the Secretary of the department at the end of each financial year. The board was established under section 11 of the Libraries Act 1984. Tasmanian Qualifications Authority (TQA) The authority advises the Minister on matters relating to qualifications in Tasmania. It accredits courses for senior secondary, higher education and vocational education and training, and registers providers of higher education and vocational education and training. It determines assessment for obtaining a qualification in an accredited course, and collects, records and distributes student information relating to senior secondary education, vocational education and training, and higher education. The authority was established under the Tasmanian Qualifications Authority Act 2003. TQA’s annual report is available online at http://www.tqa.tas.gov.au/1548. Tasmanian Skills Institute Board 1 The Tasmanian Skills Institute Board is established under the Education and Training (Tasmanian Skills Institute) Act 2008 and is responsible to the Minister for the performance of the functions of the Tasmanian Skills Institute, and the achievement of the objectives specified in its corporate plan. The Tasmanian Skills Institute’s focus is on providing and promoting education and training to employed people. Its purpose is to develop workforce skills in close consultation with industry. The board’s annual report is available online at http://www.skillsinstitute.com.au/. 1. As a result of the passage of the Training and Workforce Development legislation, the Tasmanian Skills Institute Board was abolished as of 30 June 2013, however, the board continues to function until such time as reporting requirements are completed. Teachers Registration Board (TRB) The board is empowered under the Teachers Registration Act 2000 to administer the teacher registration system to ensure that only those people who meet agreed standards and legislative requirements are able to teach in Tasmania. The board’s annual report is available online at www.trb.tas.gov.au. University of Tasmania Council Established under the University of Tasmania Act 1992, the council appoints the vice-chancellor and principal, who is the chief academic and executive officer of the university. The council also appoints the deans and the heads of school, on the recommendation of the vice-chancellor. An Academic Senate advises the council on all academic matters relating to the university. The council’s annual report is available online at www.utas.edu.au. 76 Required Reporting » Statutory and Non-statutory Bodies
Nonstatutory bodies Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation for Education (TACE) The association is an incorporated community organisation specialising in education. Its purpose is to represent the views of Tasmanian Aboriginal communities on education to the state and Australian Governments, as well as private education providers. The association, which receives state and Australian Government funding, is committed to the principle of Aboriginal self-determination. Tasmanian Home Education Advisory Council (THEAC) The council assists in the management and support of home education in Tasmania. The role of the council is also to provide advice and information to the Minister about home education. It is responsible for monitoring individual home education programs and provides a reference point for enquiries, responds to community concerns, and maintains liaison with other agencies about home education. Required Reporting » Statutory and Non-statutory Bodies 77
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DEPARTMENT OF Education ANNUAL REPO
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Department at a Glance
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our key drivers Successful Learners
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Community Confidence The department
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