Part 8 E+W The Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency

Chapter 2 E+W Functions in relation to qualifications

179 Qualifications: general functions E+W

(1) The QCDA must keep under review all aspects of qualifications within its remit.

(2) The QCDA—

(a) may advise the Secretary of State on matters concerning qualifications within its remit, and

(b) must advise the Secretary of State on any such matters which are referred to the QCDA by the Secretary of State.

(3) The QCDA may and, if requested to do so by the Secretary of State, must—

(a) carry out programmes of research and development for purposes connected with qualifications within its remit, or

(b) commission, co-ordinate or facilitate the carrying out of such programmes.

(4) The QCDA may publish and disseminate, or facilitate the publication or other dissemination of, information relating to qualifications within its remit.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 179 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/1151, art. 2, Sch. 1