(1)This section has effect for the purposes of [F1section 96 in its application ] to Wales.
(2)A qualification is approved at a given time if—
[F2(za)the conditions mentioned in subsection (2ZA) are then satisfied in relation to the qualification,]
(a)it is then [F3otherwise] approved by the National Assembly for Wales, or
(b)it is then approved by a body then [F4otherwise] designated by the National Assembly for the purposes of this section.
[F5(2ZA)The conditions are that—
(a)the qualification is awarded or authenticated by a person recognised in that respect under section 30(1)(e) of the Education Act 1997, and
(b)if the qualification is subject to a requirement of accreditation pursuant to a determination made under section 30(1)(f) of that Act, it is accredited under section 30(1)(h) of that Act.]
(3)Approval may be given generally or in relation to particular cases.
(4)An approval given by a designated body is ineffective unless the National Assembly consents to the approval.
(5)The National Assembly may at any time revoke—
(a)a designation;
(b)an approval given by the National Assembly;
(c)an approval given by a designated body.
(6)A designated body may at any time revoke an approval given by it.
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Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 99(1) substituted (1.4.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 6 para. 45(2); S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2
F2S. 99(2)(za) inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 29(2)(a); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F3Word in s. 99(2)(a) inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 29(2)(b); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F4Word in s. 99(2)(b) inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 29(2)(b); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F5S. 99(2ZA) inserted (1.11.2010) by Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c. 22), s. 269(4), Sch. 12 para. 29(3); S.I. 2010/2413, art. 2(a) (with arts. 3-5)
F6S. 99(7) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with art. 7)
F7S. 99(8) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority for Wales (Transfer of Functions to the National Assembly for Wales and Abolition) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/3239), art. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 30 (with art. 7)
Commencement Information
I1S. 99 not in force at Royal Assent see s. 154; s. 99 in force for W. at 1.4.2001 by S.I. 2001/1274, art. 2, Sch. Pt. I