(1)This section applies to a course which is designed to lead to the award of a qualification specified under section 136 or 137(1).
(2)The Secretary of State may by regulations—
(a)prohibit the provision by a further or higher education institution in England of a course to which this section applies without the approval of the Secretary of State;
(b)enable the Secretary of State to determine the number of persons who may undertake a specified course to which this section applies at a further or higher education institution in England;
(c)enable the Secretary of State to determine the number of persons in different categories who may undertake a specified course to which this section applies at a further or higher education institution in England.
(3)The National Assembly for Wales may by regulations—
(a)prohibit the provision by a further or higher education institution in Wales of a course to which this section applies without the approval of the National Assembly;
(b)enable the National Assembly to determine the number of persons who may undertake a specified course to which this section applies at a further or higher education institution in Wales;
(c)enable the National Assembly to determine the number of persons in different categories who may undertake a specified course to which this section applies at a further or higher education institution in Wales.
Commencement Information
I1S. 138 in force at 1.9.2003 for W. by S.I. 2003/1718, art. 5, Sch. Pt. II
I2S. 138 in force at 6.11.2006 except in relation to W. by S.I. 2006/2895, art. 2