Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009

130 Meaning of “regulated qualifications” etc. E+W+N.I.

(1) In this Part a “regulated qualification” means a qualification to which this Part applies which is awarded or authenticated by a body which is recognised under section 132 in respect of the qualification.

(2) This Part applies to any of the following qualifications which is not an excluded qualification—

(a) an academic or vocational qualification awarded or authenticated in England;

(b) a vocational qualification awarded or authenticated in Northern Ireland.

(3) An excluded qualification is any of the following—

(a) a foundation degree;

(b) a first degree;

(c) a degree at a higher level.

(4) For the purposes of subsection (2) a qualification is awarded or authenticated in England or Northern Ireland if there are, or may reasonably be expected to be, persons seeking to obtain the qualification who are, will be or may reasonably be expected to be assessed for those purposes wholly or mainly in England or Northern Ireland (as the case may be).

(5) The Secretary of State may by order repeal subsection (2)(b).

(6) An order under subsection (5) may make amendments and repeals to a provision of, or in an instrument made under, this or any other Act (including any Act passed after this Act) in consequence of the repeal of subsection (2)(b).

(7) Before making an order under subsection (5) the Secretary of State must consult the Department for Employment and Learning in Northern Ireland.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 130 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1