Institute of Technical Education Act 1992 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 2 · Establishment of Institute
5. Functions
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The functions of the Institute include —
Institute
“Institute” means the Institute of Technical Education, Singapore established under section 3;
the provision and conduct of technical education and training, and further education programmes, for persons employed in or intending to be employed in commerce or industry;
commerce or industry
“commerce or industry” includes any trade, manufacturing or service industry, business or other related activity;
the provision of consultancy services, and the accrediting of programmes and qualifications, for training and education in technical skills; and
technical skills
“technical skills” means the skills acquired through technical education and training or other means for employment in commerce or industry;
cooperating and collaborating with the Skills and Workforce Development Agency established by section 3 of the Skills and Workforce Development Agency Act 2026 in the discharge of its functions under that Act.