(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations, which are made under section 63A of the Employment Rights Act 1996 (the “1996 Act”), set out the standard of achievement which is prescribed for the purposes of section 63(A)(1)(c) of the 1996 Act (regulation 3). An employee who has not attained the standard of achievement has a right to take time off for study or training leading to a relevant qualification.
The Regulations also list in the Schedule the qualification awarding bodies which are specified for the purposes of section 63A(2).