PART 4STANDARDS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, ETC.
Teaching qualifications: primary and secondary education29.
(1)
It is for the GTCS to determine what constitutes a recognised teaching qualification for individuals seeking registration as a school teacher.
(2)
A determination may make such provision about the education and training required to attain such a qualification as the GTCS thinks fit.
(3)
A determination may, in particular, make provision about—
(a)
institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;
(b)
the qualifications of persons employed by institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers;
(c)
the admission of individuals to such courses;
(d)
the content, nature and duration of such courses;
(e)
the assessment of individuals undertaking such courses;
(f)
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 school teachers or institutions or otherwise for different purposes.
(5)
Before making or varying a determination, the GTCS must—
(a)
consult—
(i)
institutions providing courses of education and training for teachers or their representatives;
(ii)
the Scottish Ministers; and
(iii)
such other persons appearing to it to have an interest; and
(b)
have regard to any views expressed by those consulted.
(6)
The GTCS must publish determinations.