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