General Overview of the Act
3.The Act provides a new statutory framework for publicly funded tertiary education and research in Wales. “Tertiary education” is a new term in the statutory provisions relating to education and training in Wales, which includes higher education, further education and training suitable to the requirements of persons who have attained the age of 16.
4.The Act comprises 149 sections and 4 Schedules and is divided into 7 Parts as follows: