Regulatory Procedures
Some procedural regulatory requirements are applied to all awarding bodies generally, and others are specific to certain qualifications.
General procedures
Rules about applications for awarding body recognition - outlines the procedures for recognition and applies to any awarding body that wishes to be recognised by us and to have its qualifications regulated in Wales.
Our Designation Handbook combines our previously published:
- Designation Policy
- Rules about Applications for Designation of Qualifications
- Awarding Body Guide to Designation
Included on our Designation Handbook is the process we will follow to Designate National 14-16 Qualifications.
Qualification-specific procedures
Rules about applications for recognition to award GCSE / GCE qualifications - is for any recognised awarding body wishing to apply for recognition to award GCSE / GCE qualifications.
This should be read in conjunction with the criteria for recognition to award GCSE / GCE qualifications.