Cap. 559 Art. 4Functions of the Academy.

The functions and duties of the Academy shall include:

(a) the provision of high quality training related to the professional formation and enhancement of skills, attitudes and practices that are used in the daily professional lives of the disciplined forces and their members of disciplined forces that support departmental policies and reflect individual career development;

(c) the development of prospects for national and international cooperation allowing members of the disciplined forces opportunities for specialist education and training in key areas. This includes developing cooperation networks with international and national partners to encourage knowledge transfer through exchange, internship and placement programmes;

(d) the development, organisation or facilitation of educational and thematic programmes beyond the framework of structured curricula, such as research initiatives and projects, conferences, seminars, publications and other events, for members of the disciplined forces, international representatives from disciplined forces, academic students and members of the public;

(e) the provision of courses and programmes of learning including work experience that lead to recognised qualifications in accordance with the Malta Qualifications Framework in skills and professions as may be necessary for the disciplined forces; and

(f) the carrying out of any other function which is related to or ancillary to the above and as may be assigned by the Minister from time to time.

Part III Composition, Functions and Operations of the Board and Academic Committee