This Order repeals section 130(2)(b) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009. This means that Ofqual will no longer have statutory responsibility for regulating vocational qualifications awarded or authenticated in Northern Ireland after the date when the Order comes into force.

The Schedule makes consequential repeals to that Act and to the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (Commencement No 3 and Transitional and Transitory Provisions) and (Commencement No 2 (Amendment)) Order 2010.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as limited impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.