(1)Before the IfA approves a standard or [F3apprenticeship] assessment plan for the purposes of section [F4ZA11(3) or section A2(6)] it must make arrangements for the carrying out of an examination of the standard or [F3apprenticeship] plan by an independent third party.
(2)The duty imposed by subsection (1) does not apply in relation to a revised version of a standard or [F3apprenticeship] assessment plan, but the IfA may, for the purposes of a review under section A2E or at any other time, make arrangements for the carrying out of an examination of a standard or [F3apprenticeship] assessment plan by an independent third party.
(3)Where an examination of a standard or [F3apprenticeship] assessment plan is carried out under this section, the IfA must take account of the finding of the examination in exercising its functions in relation to the standard or [F3apprenticeship] plan under this Chapter.
(4)Nothing in subsection (1) prevents the IfA deciding to reject a standard or [F3apprenticeship] assessment plan without first making arrangements for the carrying out of an examination by an independent third party.]]
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 1 Ch. A1 inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 1 (with Sch. 1 para. 28); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)
F2Ss. A2-A2I and cross-headings substituted for s. A2 (1.4.2017) by Enterprise Act 2016 (c. 12), s. 44(5), Sch. 4 para. 5; S.I. 2017/346, reg. 2(a)
F3Words in s. A2G inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 20(a); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)
F4Words in s. A2G(1) substituted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 20(b); S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii)
