Functions of Institute
2.6.3 Functions of Institute
The functions of the Institute are to—
S. 2.6.3(1)(a) amended by No. 27/2010 s. 12(a).
recognise and regulate members of the teaching profession;
S. 2.6.3(1)(ab) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(1).
subject to subsection (1B), recommend for the approval of the Minister under section 2.6.5 requirements, criteria or standards that a program or course of study must satisfy before the Institute approves the program or course as an initial teacher education program;
S. 2.6.3(1)(b) substituted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(1).
approve programs or courses of study as initial teacher education programs;
S. 2.6.3(1)(ba) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(1).
set requirements, criteria or standards that a program or course of study must satisfy before the Institute approves the program or course as a pathway program;
S. 2.6.3(1)(bb) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(1).
approve programs or courses of study as pathway programs;
S. 2.6.3(1)(c) amended by Nos 28/2010 s. 5(1), 10/2021 s. 5(2).
recommend for the approval of the Minister criteria and standards for the registration and renewal of registration of, or for the recognition of higher levels of professional practice attained by, teachers in schools in Victoria;
S. 2.6.3(1)(ca) inserted by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(a).
recommend for the approval of the Minister criteria and standards for the registration and renewal of registration of, or for the recognition of higher levels of professional practice attained by, registered early childhood teachers in early childhood services in Victoria;
S. 2.6.3(1)(d) substituted by No. 28/2010 s. 5(2).
develop, establish and maintain—
standards of professional practice for entry into and remaining in the teaching profession; and
S. 2.6.3 (1)(d)(ii) amended by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(b).
standards for the recognition of higher levels of professional practice attained by teachers and early childhood teachers in Victorian schools and early childhood services;
grant registration or permission to teach in Victorian schools;
S. 2.6.3(1)(ea) inserted by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(c).
grant registration to teach in Victorian early childhood services;
issue certificates of registration to those teachers who are registered to, or have permission to, teach in schools in Victoria;
S. 2.6.3(1)(fa) inserted by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(d).
issue certificates of registration to those early childhood teachers who are registered to teach in Victorian early childhood services;
S. 2.6.3(1)(g) substituted by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(e).
maintain a register of teachers and early childhood teachers who are registered to, or have permission to, teach in schools and early childhood services in Victoria;
S. 2.6.3(1)(ga) inserted by No. 19/2014 s. 17.
establish and maintain a Register of Disciplinary Action in relation to registered teachers or former registered teachers;
develop, maintain and promote a code of conduct for the teaching profession;
S. 2.6.3(1)(i) amended by Nos 27/2010 s. 12(b), 19/2014 s. 43(1)(f).
investigate the conduct, competence and fitness to teach of registered teachers and whether a registered teacher's ability to practise as a teacher or an early childhood teacher is seriously detrimentally affected or likely to be seriously detrimentally affected because of an impairment and impose sanctions where appropriate;
S. 2.6.3(1)(j) amended by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(g).
develop and maintain a Professional Learning Framework to support and promote the continuing education and professional development of teachers and early childhood teachers;
S. 2.6.3(1)(ja) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(3).
set requirements, criteria or standards that a program, unit or course of study must satisfy before the Institute endorses the program, unit or course of study as a continuing education program;
S. 2.6.3(1)(jb) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(3).
endorse programs, units or courses of study as continuing education programs;
undertake professional development programs and activities in relation to the functions of the Institute;
undertake and promote research about teaching and learning practices;
S. 2.6.3(1)(la) inserted by No. 27/2010 s. 12(c).
recognise and promote the role and activities of the Institute;
S. 2.6.3(1)(m) amended by No. 19/2014 s. 43(1)(h).
advise the Minister about any matters concerning teachers and early childhood teachers including the professional development needs of teachers and early childhood teachers;
prepare for the approval of the Minister a strategic plan and an annual business plan of the Institute;
perform any other function conferred on the Institute by this or any other Act.
S. 2.6.3(1A) inserted by No. 31/2018 s. 47.
When performing any regulatory function under subsection (1), the Institute must consider the wellbeing and safety of children, including by taking into account community expectations.
S. 2.6.3(1B) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(4).
Before making any recommendations to the Minister under subsection (1)(ab), the Institute must consider any requirements, criteria or standards for programs or courses of study leading to qualifications for entry to teaching as a teacher that have been agreed to with other States, Territories or the Commonwealth, including teacher registration authorities in those States or Territories.
S. 2.6.3(1C) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(4).
The Minister must not approve requirements, criteria or standards that a program or course of study must satisfy before the Institute approves the program or course as an initial teacher education program unless those requirements, criteria or standards have been recommended to the Minister by the Institute under subsection (1)(ab).
S. 2.6.3(2) amended by Nos 28/2010 s. 5(3), 19/2014 s. 43(2), 10/2021 s. 5(5).
The Minister may not approve criteria and standards for the registration or renewal of registration of, or for the recognition of higher levels of professional practice attained by, teachers and early childhood teachers in schools and early childhood services in Victoria unless they have been recommended by the Institute under subsection (1)(c) or (ca).
S. 2.6.3(3) inserted by No. 10/2021 s. 5(6).
The Institute must perform its functions under subsection (1)(c), (ca), (d), (j), (k) and (l) having regard to raising the quality of teaching.
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