Agency:
Board of Technical Education
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 1963
End Date:
31 Dec 1977
Description:
The Board of Technical Education carried the responsibility to provide technical and industry training, regulating the standards of qualifications for industry employees and the setting of curricula and examinations. Public bodies, such as the Hydro Electric Commission became associated with development of technical education through their representation on the Board. The Board's first chairman was H.E.C. associate commissioner Professor Graham Newstead who presided over the inaugural meeting of the Board on 19 March 1963.
Legislation Administered:
Education Act, 1932 (Part IIA)
Legislation Creating:
Education Act (No.2), 1963
Functions Performed:
Education and training
Controlling Agencies:
| Education Department (TA63) | 01 Jan 1886 | 17 Jul 1989 |
Related Agencies:
| Apprenticeship Commission (TA386) | 01 Jan 1942 | 31 Dec 1985 |
Series Created By Agency:
| AF243 Minutes of Meetings | 19 Mar 1963 | 15 May 1964 |