Powers and Functions of the TDB

Powers and functions of the training and development board.

The organisation and superintendence of capacity building interventions, training programmes, courses, training sessions, instructions, curricula, assessment, award of qualifications, accreditation, research and consultancy activities are vested in the Training and Development Board of NIPAM.

The powers and functions of the Board are to develop [a] strategic plan and annual business plan of NIPAM;to coordinate with the Ministry of Education and National Planning Commission with regard to national capacity building needs;

  • to develop the curricula, training design and implementation strategy of training programmes, courses, workshops and capacity building interventions;
  • to determine the norms and standards for the award of qualifications and accreditation for approval from Namibia Qualifications Authority or other accreditation bodies;
  • to exercise quality control on the capacity building interventions to ensure value for money;
  • to make recommendations to the Council in connection with the annual budget of NIPAM and on matters referred to it by the Council or which the Training &
  • Development Board considers necessary in the interest of NIPAM;
  • to submit to the Council such reports in connection with the functions of NIPAM or Training and Development Board as the Council may require; and
  • to perform such other functions as may be required to develop NIPAM as a centre of excellence in public service sector capacity building.