To develop, apply and carry out regular review of vocational competency standards relating to qualifications specified in the National Qualifications Framework,
 

To arrange for the accreditation and registration of training providers and trainers and to approve regular review of such accreditation and registration,
 

To administer and conduct national examinations and tests for trades and other vocational skills pertaining to qualifications specified in the National Qualifications Framework.
 

To manage national apprenticeship and traineeship programs where such training programs apply.
 

To generally coordinate accessible and flexible qualification systems, the standards of which are recognized internationally, to meet the national needs.