The coverage of the national policy on skill development includes the following:
- To develop a comprehensive, flexible and responsive Vocational Training System.
- To increase the access to formal and non-formal Vocational Training Programme.
- To widen the scope of work education and life skills.
- To accredit courses and institutions providing vocational education and training.
- To promote international cooperation and networking in vocational education and training.
- To provide quality instruction for Vocational Training.
- To collect, maintain and disseminate information on Vocational Training.
- To enhance the overall status of Vocational Training Programme in the country.
- To perform advisory and catalytic role to facilitate effective vocational training andlearning.
- To provide guidance and counseling on Vocational Education and Training to the people at large.