To be a leading Authority in the regulation, quality assurance and accreditation of technical and vocational and training for the provision of Competent Human capital

To regulate and coordinate Technical and Vocational Education and Training through registration and licensing of institutions and trainers and the development of standards and guidelines for a globally competitive human capital

The Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority is mandated to;

Promote access
Equity
Quality and relevance in Technical and Vocational Education and Training by regulating
Inspecting
Registering
Accrediting and licensing institutions, trainers and Programmes

Integrity
Professionalism
Accountability
Public Participation
Team work
Efficiency

The functions of the Authority shall be to—

(a) Regulate and coordinate training under this Act,
(b) Accredit and inspect programmes and courses;
(c) Advice and make recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary on all matters related to training;
(d) Determine the national technical and vocational training objectives;
(e) Promote access and relevance of training programmes within the framework of the overall national socio-economic development plans and policies;
(f) Prescribe the minimum criteria for admission to training institutions and programmes in order to promote access, equity and gender parity.
(g) Recognize and equate qualifications awarded by local or foreign technical and vocational education institutions’ in accordance with the Standards and guidelines set out by the Authority from time to time;
(h) Develop plans, and guidelines for the effective implementation of the provisions of this Act;
(i) Establish a training system which meets the needs of both the formal and informal sectors as provided under this Act;
(j) Collect, examine and publish information relating to training;
(k) Inspect, license, register and accredit training institutions;
(1) Advise on the development of schemes of service for trainers;
(m) Assure quality and relevance in programmes of training;
(n) Liaise with the national and- county governments and with the public and the private sector on matters relating to training;
(O) Undertake, or cause to be undertaken, regular monitoring, evaluation and inspection of training and institutions to ensure compliance with set standards and guidelines;
(p) Mobilize resources for development of training;
(q) Ensure the maintenance of standards, quality and relevance in all aspects of training, including training by or through open, distance and electronic learning;
(r) Approve the process of introduction of new training programmes and review existing programmes in Technical and Vocational Education and Training Board institutions;