(a) that apprenticeship and occupational certification programs provide participants with practical and theoretical training and assessments that culminate in recognized certification in accordance with provincial and national standards,

(b) the Province’s continued participation in and support of the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, and

(c) that apprenticeship and occupational certification programs are accessible, relevant and responsive to the needs of the population of the Province through collaboration with industry, training providers and the government.

(a) establish mechanisms to monitor the quality and outcomes of apprenticeship and occupational certification programs,

(b) establish standards and requirements for apprenticeship and occupational certification programs,

(c) foster communication with stakeholders in apprenticeship and occupational certification programs and may assist in promoting those programs and their benefits throughout the Province,

(d) issue to persons who meet the requirements of this Act and the orders made under this Act,