Cap. 638 чл. 7Powers and functions of the College.

The College shall:

(a) through education and training in the subjects of arts, science, technology, technical knowledge and trades, guide students enrolled in any of its study programmes in the development of the required competences and proficiency for the exercise of jobs, professions and callings in the economic, industrial, and services sectors;

(b) on its own, or together with other institutions, whether public or private, local or foreign, organise such study programmes of instruction and training as it may deem necessary or expedient;

(c) on its own, or together with other institutions and organizations, organise such cultural, sports, and pastoral activities for the better formation and enrichment of an individual’s personality;

(d) establish such entities, institutes, departments, centres, research hubs and programmes which it may deem necessary and shall supervise the administration thereof;

(e) establish the conditions for admission to the respective programme of studies and training, and of practical and work experience and prescribe the required regulations concerning examinations and the modalities of education and training in such study programmes;

(f) provide for adequate procedures for the certification of persons who have reached the necessary proficiency in the several areas of study and training;

(g) offer such Awards and Qualifications or other distinctions which it may deem suitable to such candidates who satisfy the prescribed conditions after following the required study programmes or having pursued distinguished careers in the arts, science and technology;

(h) establish the lecturing, teaching, training posts and administrative posts as may be required from time to time and appoint persons to such posts;

(i) establish and maintain as due, libraries, laboratories, workshops, services and other facilities required for teaching, training, experimentation, research and the dissemination of knowledge;

(j) establish internal auditing schemes which ensure the quality of education and training being imparted and the effective use of resources;

(k) make regulations concerning the performance and the conduct of students, lecturers and other persons entrusted with rendering any service at the College, whether engaged by an indefinite or a definite contract of service, or by a contract for services, or if seconded or on loan to the College by government, public or private entities;

(l) make regulations to safeguard the health and well-being of all parties mentioned in paragraph (k);

(m) establish policies and procedures to ensure student retention and promote their academic and educational success;

(n) administer the property, resources, and funds allotted to it from time to time by the Government with an aim of accomplishing the College programmes, including such other funds as it may receive or raise from other sources;

(o) do anything required to be done so as to accomplish its objectives according to this Act and in accordance to directives given by the Minister in pursuance of general Government policy.