(1)Qualifications Wales must have regard to the principles in subsection (2) in carrying out its functions under—
(a)Part 3 (recognition of awarding bodies);
(b)Part 4 (priority qualifications and approval of qualifications);
(c)Part 7 (enforcement powers of Qualifications Wales);
(d)section 46(1)(a) to (c) (review of approved qualifications, designated qualifications and recognised bodies);
(e)section 48 (complaints).
(2)The principles are that—
(a)regulatory activities should be carried out in a way that is transparent, accountable, proportionate and consistent, and
(b)regulatory activities should be targeted only at cases in which action is needed.