PART 7ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF QUALIFICATIONS WALES
I137Power to give directions
1
If it appears to Qualifications Wales that an awarding body has failed or is likely to fail to comply with a condition to which its recognition is subject, Qualifications Wales may direct the body to take or refrain from taking specified steps with a view to securing compliance with the condition.
2
If it appears to Qualifications Wales that an awarding body that awards an approved qualification has failed or is likely to fail to comply with a condition to which that approval is subject, Qualifications Wales may direct the body to take or refrain from taking specified steps with a view to securing compliance with the condition.
3
Before giving an awarding body a direction under this section, Qualifications Wales must give notice to the body concerned of its intention to do so.
4
The notice must—
a
set out Qualifications Wales' reasons for proposing to give the direction;
b
specify when Qualifications Wales proposes to decide whether to give the direction.
5
In deciding whether to give the direction, Qualifications Wales must have regard to any representations made by the awarding body.
6
An awarding body must comply with a direction given to it under this section.
7
A direction under this section—
a
must be in writing;
b
may be varied or revoked by a later direction;
c
is enforceable by a mandatory order on the application of Qualifications Wales.