Part 7The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
Chapter 2Functions in relation to qualifications
Accreditation of certain qualifications
139Accreditation
1
Where a qualification is subject to the accreditation requirement Ofqual must accredit a particular form of the qualification if—
a
that form of the qualification has been submitted for accreditation by a recognised body which is recognised in respect of the qualification, and
b
that form of the qualification meets the applicable criteria for accreditation most recently published under section 140.
2
Ofqual may not accredit a form of a qualification if the requirements set out in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection (1) are not met in respect of that form of the qualification.
3
An accreditation under this section has effect from such date as Ofqual may specify.
4
Ofqual may not charge a recognised body in respect of accreditation under this section.
5
If Ofqual refuses an application for accreditation it must provide the recognised body with a statement setting out the reasons for its decision.