Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00526:schedule:1:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00526
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 3/6)
Character Range: 11111–14236

industry‑led arrangements with a strategic focus to develop and recommend on national policies and strategies, and will exercise the following core roles:

    a) development of a draft National Strategy for MINCO;
    b) provision of advice to MINCO on annual VET Plans;
    c) provision of advice to MINCO, in the context of the National Strategy, of the principles to be applied in the allocation of funding between States/Territories and the release of Commonwealth funds;
    d) provision of information and advice to MINCO to assist MINCO to identify and plan for future growth requirements, including demographic growth, and requirements arising from major changes in factors affecting demand;
    e) development, management and promotion of the national aspects of the national training framework for training recognition;
    f) policy review, evaluation and research on national priorities agreed by Ministers from time to time (ensuring that descriptions of all research documents are circulated promptly and simultaneously to all MINCO members);
    g) advising MINCO on the development of key performance measures and reporting objectives;
    h) ensuring agreed national data are generated;
    i) co‑ordinating major national initiatives agreed by Ministers from time to time;
    j) with the agreement of the Commonwealth and States/Territories, facilitating co‑operation between State/Territory systems and, where appropriate, the Commonwealth on specific matters agreed from time to time; and
    k) administration of arrangements for payment of Commonwealth funds to the States and Territories.

11. In discharging its core roles ANTA will consult extensively with relevant stakeholders, and work closely with State/Territory training authorities.

12. The Chair of the ANTA Board will be the principal point of contact between the ANTA Board and members of MINCO.

13. The Board will act as an advocate for encouraging industry investment and involvement in training.

14. Appointment of members to the Board will be determined by MINCO. The composition of the Board will include one large State and one small State/Territory training agency industry representative. The structure of the Board will be reviewed by MINCO at the end of 1998.

15. The ANTA Board will be the accountable authority for its staff and resources and be responsible to MINCO.

State/Territory Training Agencies

16. The principal role of State/Territory training agencies will be to address, within the national framework, training needs and priorities of industry and the community within their State/Territory. In addition to their State/Territory based roles and responsibilities, State/Territory training agencies will be committed to and actively involved in the national VET system through:

    a) providing advice to their respective Ministers on significant aspects of the national VET system;
    b) participating in the processes for the formulation of national strategic policy, national planning and national objectives and priorities;
    c) implementing agreed national priorities and initiatives within the context