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Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009

Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009

2009 CHAPTER 22

Commentary on Sections

Part 8: the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency

Chapter 2: Functions in relation to qualifications
Section 179: Qualifications: general functions

518.This section sets out the QCDA’s duties and powers in relation to qualifications within its remit (see above). These include its duty to keep all aspects of such qualifications under review; its duty to provide advice or carry out research relating to such qualifications at the request of the Secretary of State; and its general power to offer advice to the Secretary of State and to conduct research. It may also publish information relating to qualifications within its remit.

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