Section 21
The Framework
of Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council Act
(1)
There shall be a national guideline to the accreditation of qualifications process known as the Brunei Darussalam Qualifications
Framework, consisting of a list of accredited qualifications, programmes and higher education providers based on a set of criteria and standards, including learning outcomes achieved and credits based on students’ academic load.
(2)
The Council shall be responsible for the implementation of the
Framework.
(3)
Subject to subsection (5), the Council may, for the purposes of subsection (1) amend the Framework and may collaborate, cooperate and coordinate with any person, including other government agencies, higher education providers, students, academic staff, quality assurance and accreditation bodies, examination or certification bodies and employers in consideration of such amendments.
(4)
In the case of professional programmes, professional qualifications and higher education providers, the Framework shall be amended to be consistent with and in accordance to the criteria and standards set by the relevant agencies, persons or professional bodies.
(5)
The parts of the Framework amended under subsection (4) shall not be implemented without the approval of the Council.
(6)
The Minister may make directions for any part of the Framework to be amended.
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