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General and Further Education and Training Quality Assurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 58 of 2001)

Chapter 2 : Establishment and Functions of Council

16. Functions of Council

 

1) The Council performs its functions subject to-
a) the National Qualifications Framework Act; and
b) the National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996).

 

2) The Council is the quality council for general and further education and training as contemplated in the National Qualifications Framework Act and has the functions contemplated in section 27 of that Act.

 

3) The Council is responsible for the sub-framework for general and further education and training of the National Qualifications Framework determined by the Minister in terms of section 8(2)(e) of the National Qualifications Framework Act.

 

4) The Council, with the approval of the Minister, may assume its functions progressively, depending on its capacity.

 

5) The Council must perform any function consistent with this Act that the Minister may determine.