Vocational Training Authority of Sri Lanka Act (No. 12 of 1995)

Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts

Powers of the Authorities

(1) The Authority shall have the power to do all such acts as may be necessary for the discharge of all or any of its functions.

(2) Without prejudice to the generality of the powers conferred on the Authority by subsection (1), the Authority shall have the power"

	(a) to establish and manage centres or institutions for vocational training in any prescribed field ;

	(b) to assist financially or otherwise, the purchase of machinery or raw materials, or in the provision of any other facilities, for vocational training ;

	(c) to participate in any such programmes or activities relating to vocational training as may be determined by the Minister :

	(d) to assess and evaluate, from time to time, the standards maintained and results obtained in the different fields of vocational training ;

	(e) to promote the introduction of new methodologies, techniques and equipment to obtain the maximum results from vocational training;

	(f) to inspect and monitor centres and institutions for vocational training, to ascertain whether proper standards are being maintained therein ;

	(g) to levy and charge fees or other charges for services rendered, or facilities or equipment provided, by the Authority for vocational training;

	(h) to acquire, hold, take or give on lease, mortgage or hire, pledge or, sell or otherwise dispose of, any movable or immovable property for the purpose of discharging the functions of the Authority ;

	(i) to provide financial assistance, welfare and recreational facilities, houses and other accommodation for the trainees, officers and servants of the Authority ;

	(j) to enter into and execute, whether directly or through any officer or agent authorized in that behalf by the Authority, all such contracts or agreements as may be necessary for the discharge of the functions of the Authority ;

	(k) to make rules in respect of the administration of the affairs of the Authority and in relation to its officers and servants, including their appointments, promotions, remuneration, disciplinary control and giant of leave to them ;

	(l) to enter into agreements with employers for the provision of vocational to trainees selected for vocational training by the Authority ,

	(m) to ensure that every employer whom the Authority intends to engage for the purpose of providing vocational training to a trainee enters into a vocational training contract with such trainee prior to such training and for- the registration of such contract with the Authority