Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00526:schedule:1:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00526
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Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 4/6)
Character Range: 13931–17334

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 of State/Territory needs and priorities;
    d) administering the national training framework within the State/Territory;
    e) consulting with and supporting industry networks at the State/Territory level; and
    f) providing advice to the Minister on resource allocation at the State/Territory level and ensuring the effective operation of the training market within the State/Territory.

Commonwealth Agency Responsible for VET

17. The Commonwealth department responsible for vocational education and training will have the following role in the national VET system:

    a) ensuring that VET is responsive to emerging national economic and social priorities including linkages between skill formation and migration policy and administration;
    b) providing advice to Commonwealth Ministers on all aspects of the national VET system;
    c) participation in the processes for the formulation of national strategic policy, national planning and national objectives and priorities;
    d) administering arrangements for accountability to the Commonwealth Parliament on Commonwealth VET expenditures;
    e) advising the Commonwealth Government on determining the global level of Commonwealth resources for the VET sector;
    f) management of Australia's bilateral relationships with counterpart Governmental agencies, and of Australia's participation in relevant international organisations;
    g) facilitation, with the States/Territories, of co‑operation between education and training providers in international marketing;
    h) co‑ordinating training aspects of labour market programs within the national VET system planning processes; and
    i) encouraging clear and improved pathways between educational sectors by the provision of advice on linkages between schools, VET and higher education.

PLANNING AND ACCOUNTABILITY ARRANGEMENTS

18. The planning and accountability arrangements for the national VET system will include the following:

National Strategy

19. The National Strategy will be a medium term strategic document which focuses on the operation of the national training framework, national objectives, policies, priorities and initiatives. The Strategy will also identify agreed key performance measures for the system.

20. A draft Strategy will be developed by ANTA in consultation with all stakeholders for consideration and approval by MINCO.

Annual National Priorities

21. A national priorities document will be prepared which provides an annual statement of agreed national priorities based on the National Strategy. This document will identify agreed national priorities for VET together with agreed outputs/outcomes.

22. The priorities document will be developed by ANTA, in consultation with the Commonwealth, States/Territories and key industry parties, for consideration and approval by MINCO.

State/Territory Planning Arrangements, within the National Response to Annual National Priorities and National Strategy

23. Within the national planning arrangements the content of State/Territory VET planning documents will be a matter for each individual