3   Objects

The objects of this Act are as follows:

(a)  to establish a registration and accreditation framework for vocational education and training, in particular by applying nationally agreed standards,

(b)  to ensure the quality and integrity of vocational education and training in this State,

(c)  to provide for the approval by the Board of persons (other than official universities) to provide courses for overseas students (such approval forming the basis for registration under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 of the Commonwealth),

(d)  to promote consistency of standards in vocational education and training,

(e)  to encourage the recognition of vocational courses that are accredited under this Act.