Article 30 Teaching qualifications: further education

(1)

It is for the Scottish Ministers to determine what constitutes a recognised teaching qualification for individuals seeking registration as a further education teacher.

(2)

A determination may make such provision about the education and training required to attain such a qualification as the Scottish Ministers think fit.

(3)

A determination may, in particular, make provision about—

(a)

institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;

(b)

the admission of individuals to such courses;

(c)

the content, nature and duration of such courses;

(d)

the assessment of individuals undertaking such courses;

(e)

the functions of the governing bodies, principals and members of staff of institutions providing those courses.

(4)

A determination may make different provision for different types of further education teachers or institutions or otherwise for different purposes.

(5)

Before making or varying a determination, the Scottish Ministers must—

(a)

consult—

(i)

further education institutions or their representatives;

(ii)

the GTCS; and

(iii)

such other persons appearing to them to have an interest; and

(b)

have regard to any views expressed by those consulted.

(6)

The Scottish Ministers must publish determinations.