Explanatory Note

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order, made under section 28(3) of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 ("the Act"), brings the specification of apprenticeship standards for Wales into effect.

The Order specifies that the document entitled "The Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW)" ("the document") has effect. The document has been prepared by the Welsh Ministers in accordance with the procedures in section 28 of the Act.

The document specifies the requirements that must be met for the recognised Welsh frameworks to be issued under section 19(1) of the Act.