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Agency:
Tasmanian Learning and Skills Authority
Agency Number:
Start Date:
01 Jan 2004
End Date:
31 Dec 2007
Description:
The Authority had the following functions:;;(a) to advise the Minister on the development and implementation of policy frameworks and priorities for post-Year 10 education and training in Tasmania to ensure that high-quality services and programs are provided to meet the needs of industry, government, communities and individuals; ;;(b) to advise the Minister on state-wide planning for post-Year 10 education and training;;;(c) to advise the Minister on post-Year 10 education and training strategies to complement state and national economic and social development;;;(d) to oversee the implementation of national policy agreements;;;(e) to develop State Training Plans consistent with the National Strategic Plan;;;(f) to monitor the outcomes of post-Year 10 education and training for the broad purposes of economic and regional development, community development, the;;development of individuals and social justice; to support local networks and;;community partnerships in delivering post-Year 10 education and training programs and services;;;(h) to inquire into, undertake research on and make reports on the development of post-Year 10 education and training programs and services;;;(i) to promote the provision of, and participation in, services or activities relating to post-Year 10 education and training;;;(j) to establish and maintain a consultative process with governments and persons that have an interest in post-Year 10 education and training;;;(k) to liaise with the Qualifications Authority on matters of mutual interest;;;(l) any other function the Minister, by notice in writing, directs the Learning and Skills Authority to perform.;;;;Skills Tasmania replaced the Authority in 2007.
Legislation Creating:
Vocational Education and Training Amendment (Tasmanian Learning and Skills Authority) Act 2004
Functions Performed:
Education and training
Controlling Agencies:
Department of Education (TA1517)18 Sep 199801 Oct 2022
Previous Agencies:
Tasmanian State Training Authority (TA1401)02 Nov 199431 Dec 2004
Subsequent Agencies:
Skills Tasmania (TA1999)01 Jan 2007
Series Created By Agency:
AF703 Correspondence and associated Papers06 Apr 200031 Dec 2006

AF702 Minutes of Meetings16 Feb 200521 Jun 2006