Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Part · Brunei Darussalam Qualifications Framework
21. The Framework
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
There shall be a national guideline to the accreditation of qualifications process known as the Brunei Darussalam Qualifications
accreditation
“accreditation” means a recognition in writing which is in accordance with the standard set and granted by the Council under Part 4 of this Act after examining and assessing — (a) a higher education programme or qualification; or (b) a higher education provider including a private higher educational institution;
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.
Framework
“Framework” means the Brunei Darussalam Qualifications Framework referred to in Part 3;
The Council shall be responsible for the implementation of the
Council
“Council” means the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 4;
Framework.
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.
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.
The parts of the Framework amended under subsection (4) shall not be implemented without the approval of the Council.
The Minister may make directions for any part of the Framework to be amended.
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Terms defined in s 2
academic load
Defined · s 2“academic load” means the quantitative measure of learning activities which includes lectures, tutorials, seminars, practical work, field work, self study and examinations to achieve a set of learning outcomes;
accreditation
Defined · s 2“accreditation” means a recognition in writing which is in accordance with the standard set and granted by the Council under Part 4 of this Act after examining and assessing — (a) a higher education programme or qualification; or (b) a higher education provider including a private higher educational institution;
Council
Defined · s 2“Council” means the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 4;
Framework
Defined · s 2“Framework” means the Brunei Darussalam Qualifications Framework referred to in Part 3;
Part
Accreditation
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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Evaluation of Other Qualifications
Part
Institutional Audit
Part
Brunei Darussalam Qualifications Register
Part
Appeals
Part
Enforcement and Investigation
Part
Offences and Penalties
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