§ 65. Mr. BurnsTo ask the Minister for the Arts what benefits will flow from the establishment of the museums training institute.
§ Mr. LuceThe museums training institute will be responsible for forming a view on the museum industry's training needs, identifying standards for the occupations in the industry, reviewing the content and delivery of training, promoting the provision of training, providing training in selected areas and validating training courses.
Since publication of the Museums and Galleries Commission working party report on museums training and career structure in July 1987, there has been considerable progress made in the development of museum training. The analysis of key skills and competences, which I announced in my statement of 17 March 1988, has laid a firm foundation for constructive progress. I anticipate that the museums training institute will develop these initiatives further, improving the quality and availability of training in the museum industry.
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