# Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009, Paragraph 3

Extent: E+W

(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 Secretary 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/22/schedule/5/paragraph/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/apprenticeships-skills-children-and-learning-act-2009/schedule-5/paragraph-3
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