Qualifications (Education and Training) Act, 1999

Information to be furnished by provider: access, transfer and progression.

46.—(1) Subject to subsection (2), a provider which intends to operate a programme of education and training shall, by notice in writing, in respect of a programme of a duration of three months or more, inform the learner—

(a) before the commencement of the programme, or

(b) before accepting any moneys from or on behalf of a learner in respect of the programme,

whichever is the earlier—

(i) whether the programme concerned is accommodated through the procedures for access, transfer or progression referred to in section 8 (2)(d) and the extent of such accommodation, and

(ii) of the name of the awarding body which shall make the award where the learner successfully completes the programme concerned and the title of that award.

(2) Subsection (1) shall apply whether or not the Higher Education and Training Awards Council or the Further Education and Training Awards Council make or recognise any award in respect of the programme concerned.