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ACT II of 2011 ACT II of 2011 BALOCHISTAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING AUTHORITY ACT, 2011 An Act to provide for establishment of Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority and for matters connected therewith or ancillary thereto [Gazette of Balochistan Extraordinary 24th March, 2011] No. PAB/Legis:V(02)/2011.1168, dated 24-3-2011.--The Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational training Authority Bill No.2 of 2011, having been passed by the Provincial Assembly of Balochistan on 18th March, 2011 and assented to by the Governor Balochistan on 24th March, 2011 is hereby published as an Act of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly. Preamble.--Whereas it is expedient to provide for establishment of Balochistan Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority to regulate and promote vocational training and technical education facilities in various disciplines, trades and technologies and to provide for financing of training programmes and for matters ancillary or incidental thereto. It is hereby enacted as follows: 5. Function of the Authority.---(1) The functions of the Authority shall be to:-- (a) devise and review policies in the light of guidelines issued by the (NAVTEC) to evolve strategy for developing technical education, vocational training and employment in general; (b) collaborate with the sources of labour market information as determined from a survey of establishments with a view to assessing on a continuing basis existing and future training needs, both local and foreign' (c) systematically study existing training programmes with respect to their relevance, duration and size and recommend desirable measures in the light of study; (d) establish criteria for evaluating and determining training programmes and facilities; (e) develop training syllabi/curricula and establish/specify national training standards and trade tests without prejudice to any existing programmes being implemented by the Government under an agreement with a foreign Government; (f) strengthen and upgrade the existing Trade Testing Board functioning under the aegis of Labour and Manpower Department for issuing of trade proficiency Certificates and Diplomas; (g) supervise such training programmes as are funded from the Federal and Provincial budget; (h) prescribe conditions under which institutions in the public and private sectors may be established and operated; (i) prepare training plans programmes and projects in view of national and international labour market requirements and submit the same for approval of the competent forum; (j) recommend to the appropriate forum means for financing training programmes; (k) promote and finance training of establishment-based or institution-based training of officials and instructors; (1) organize and conduct seminars and workshops for various types of personnel associated with training activities; (m) collect and compile statistics related to vocational training and technical education; (n) arrange regular training programme and refresher courses for instructional Staff to up-date their knowledge and skill within the country and abroad; (o) review existing and proposed legislation on vocational training and technical education and recommend necessary legislation; (p) issue directives to establishments or institutions for compliance within the framework of the approved plans and projects; (q) introduce joint venture schemes with retired professionals and highly skilled personnel for the promotion of micro and cottage industries and establishments. (r) motivate and facilitate private sector for establishing vocational training and technical education institutions. (s) issue Excellence Awards with financial rewards to the instructors and trainees for their outstanding performance which shall be not less than Rs.10,000 and Rs.5,000 respectively; and (t) do all other acts necessary for carrying out the purposes of this Act. (2) The Authority would provide overall umbrella management, policy planning/ guidance technical and financial assistance to upgrade and strengthen the existing Technical Education and Vocational Training System in Balochistan, while the concerned Administrative Departments would continue their activities as usual i.e. Technical Education and Vocational Training. (3) The Authority will exercise its powers through Secretary to conduct its day to day administration and to coordinate with all concerned.