11.Section 3 makes provision for Qualifications Scotland to satisfy itself as to the quality of the qualifications it devises, and the suitability of education and training establishments which have been approved for presenting people for qualifications devised or awarded by Qualifications Scotland. This latter function includes satisfying itself as to the quality of the procedures adopted by those establishments to assess standards of attainment (in particular for people with educational support needs (as defined in section 63(1))) and the quality of the internal arrangements for monitoring and controlling the effectiveness of those procedures.
Overview of the Act Functions Section 3 – The quality assurance function