The IfA must secure that evaluations are carried out of the quality of apprenticeship assessments provided by persons in relation to assessment plans published under section A2.

“Apprenticeship assessment” means the assessment of a person's attainment of the outcomes set out in the standard to which the F3apprenticeship assessment plan relates.

For the purposes of subsection (1) the IfA may F4carry out evaluations or approve or make arrangements for other persons to carry out evaluations.

The Secretary of State may by regulations authorise the Institute (subject to any restrictions prescribed by the regulations) to charge fees for things done in connection with the carrying out by it of evaluations under subsection (1).