Victorian Numbered Acts

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REFORM ACT 2006 (NO 24 OF 2006) - SECT 2.6.3

    (1)     The functions of the Institute are to—

        (a)     recognise and promote the profession of teaching and regulate members of the teaching profession;

        (b)     approve teacher education courses that will lead to qualifications or competencies in teaching that satisfy the requirements for registration as a teacher;

        (c)     recommend for the approval of the Minister qualifications, criteria and standards for the registration and renewal of registration of teachers in schools in Victoria;

        (d)     develop, establish and maintain standards of professional practice for entry into the teaching profession and for continuing membership of the profession;

        (e)     grant registration or permission to teach in Victorian schools;

        (f)     issue certificates of registration to those teachers who are registered to, or have permission to, teach in schools in Victoria;

        (g)     maintain a register of teachers who are registered to, or have permission to, teach in schools in Victoria;

        (h)     develop, maintain and promote a code of conduct for the teaching profession;
s. 2.6.3

              (i)     investigate the conduct, competence and fitness to teach of registered teachers and impose sanctions where appropriate;

        (j)     develop and maintain a Professional Learning Framework to support and promote the continuing education and professional development of teachers;

        (k)     undertake professional development programs and activities in relation to the functions of the Institute;

        (l)     undertake and promote research about teaching and learning practices;

        (m)     advise the Minister about any matters concerning teachers including the professional development needs of teachers;

        (n)     prepare for the approval of the Minister a strategic plan and an annual business plan of the Institute;

        (o)     perform any other function conferred on the Institute by this or any other Act.

    (2)     The Minister may not approve qualifications, criteria and standards for the registration or renewal of registration of teachers in schools in Victoria unless they have been recommended by the Institute under sub-section (1)(c).