The functions of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Council are—
(a) to advise the Minister on policy relating to technical and vocational education and training;
(b) to prepare plans for technical and vocational education and training in accordance with national policies and economic needs;
(c) to ensure that agreed plans for technical and vocational education and training are implemented;
(d) to co-ordinate technical and vocational education and training at all levels of the educational system;
(e) to establish standards for technical and vocational education and training;
(f) to establish training priorities, qualifications and accreditation;
(g) to advise the Minister on the scheme of examinations which may be adopted to test students;
(h) to determine the facilities and resources required to ensure satisfactory standards of technical and vocational education and training and the welfare of students, trainees and staff of training institutions;
(i) to advise the Minister on the allocation of resources for technical and vocational education and training;
(j) to make grants and loans for the support and provision of technical and vocational education and training; and
(k) to carry out such other functions relating to technical and vocational education and training as the Minister may require.