s 6 Powers
6.—(1) The Institute may, for the purpose of discharging its functions —(a) provide for and regulate the holding of examinations, grant of awards, certificates and other qualifications for attainment of technical skills, competency and achievements; (b) establish facilities for the provision of training and education in technical skills; (c) collaborate with and assist any person in the provision and promotion of training and education in technical skills; (d) render professional advice and expertise and other consultancy services to any person involved in the provision and promotion of training and education in technical skills; (e) carry on any trade or business whether with other persons or by itself for the purpose of providing training to persons employed or intending to be employed in commerce or industry; (f) form or participate in the formation of companies having such objects as the Minister may approve; (g) acquire, hire, procure, construct, erect, develop, manufacture, operate, maintain and repair any property whether movable or immovable required by the Institute for the purposes of the Act; (h) with the approval of the Minister, dispose of, surrender or sell any immovable property; (i) levy and collect —(i) such fees, rates or charges for training and other services, use of facilities and conduct of activities; and (ii) such charges for the late payment thereof, as the Institute may consider expedient; [Act 4 of 2008 wef 01/04/2024] (j) solicit and receive donations and contributions from any source or raise funds by all lawful means; (k) give donations and contributions to any person or organisation; (l) regulate and provide for the welfare and discipline of employees and students of the Institute; (m) inspect, approve and register training institutions conducting or intending to conduct training courses in technical skills; (n) undertake surveys or carry out research about teaching and learning practices; (o) promote or undertake publicity in any form; and (p) do all other things incidental to, or necessary for, the attainment of its functions.[24/2016; S 461/2020] (2) In subsection (1)(f), “company” —(a) has the meaning given by section 4(1) of the Companies Act 1967; and (b) includes a foreign company within the meaning of that Act.[S 461/2020]