Paragraph 3 I1

England and Wales

(1)

In paragraphs 1 and 2, a reference to a specified qualification is to a regulated qualification which is specified, or which is of a description specified, in regulations.

(2)

The regulations may specify qualifications, or descriptions of qualifications, by reference to an assessment made by the F1Secretary of State of the level of attainment demonstrated by a qualification; and for that purpose the regulations may confer functions (which may include the exercise of a discretion) on the Secretary of State .

(3)

The regulations may make provision which applies subject to exceptions specified in the regulations.

(4)

In sub-paragraph (1) “regulated qualification” has the meaning given by section 130.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Words in Sch. 5 para. 3(2) substituted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(g), Sch. 14 para. 30(a)

Commencement

I1: Sch. 5 para. 3 in force at 1.4.2010 by S.I. 2010/303, art. 3, Sch. 2 (with arts. 9-11)