Ofqual must set and publish the criteria for accreditation under section 139.

Different criteria may be set for the accreditation of different qualifications or different descriptions of qualifications.

Ofqual may revise the criteria.

If Ofqual revises the criteria it must publish them as revised.

Before setting or revising the criteria Ofqual must consult such persons as it considers appropriate.

If Ofqual revises the criteria under this section which are applicable to a form of a qualification which is accredited under section 139, the accreditation ceases to have effect on the date specified by Ofqual.

Ofqual may vary the date specified under subsection (6) at any time before the date.

Ofqual may determine that subsection (6) does not apply in relation to a specified revision.

Ofqual must publish a determination made under subsection (8).

Ofqual may make saving or transitional provision in connection with the accreditation of a form of a qualification ceasing to have effect under subsection (6).