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committees were given increased functions. The constitu- 

 tion of them as bodies of a representative character was 

 made a matter of more definiteness, and their number was 

 much increased. As a matter of fact, provision was made 

 for the establishment of a committee for each calling or 

 group of callings in each State as the need should arise. 

 Each committee was comprised of an equal number of 

 representatives of employers and employees, officially 

 nominated by their respective trade organisations. The 

 functions of a Soldiers' Industrial Committee consist of: — 



(a) The giving of advice as to the number which should be 



trained for the particular trade or calling. This function 

 actually consists of reviewing the numbers of the allot- 

 ments made by the Director of Vocational Training when 

 planning the re organisation referred to earlier. 



(b) The giving of expert advice as to the accommodation and 



equipment needed for workshops and class-rooms in the 

 different schools to be fitted up for training purposes. 



(c) The giving of expert advice as to the qualifications of 



applicants for positions as teachers under the scheme. 



(d) The giving of advice from the point of view of workers 



and employers in a calling as to the general features of 

 the training required for that calling. Committees were 

 not asked as to the details of the training. This was 

 left to the educational experts who controlled the schools. 

 The members of the committees were, however, always 

 given to understand that an expression of opinion even 

 on matters of detail would be of value, and would always 

 be welcomed. 



(e) The preparation of periodical reports on the progress of 



the men in training as from the point of view of the 

 worker and employer. 



(f) The giving of advice and assistance in getting students 



from the school employed as trainees. 



