Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council Act · 2023 Revised Edition · Chapter 2
31. Power to grant or refuse accreditation
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
After having considered the recommendation of the sub-committee under section 30, the Council may —
Council
“Council” means the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 4;
approve the granting of accreditation; or
refuse the granting of accreditation, stating the grounds for refusal.
Where accreditation is granted under subsection (1)(a), the
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;
Council shall issue a letter of accreditation to the higher education provider and shall enter the particulars of the letter into the Register.
higher education provider
“higher education provider” means a body corporate, organisation or other body of persons which conducts higher education or training programmes, including skills training programmes, leading to the award of a higher education qualification or which awards a higher education qualification and includes the public or private higher education providers, examination or certification bodies or their branch representatives and includes higher education institution and education consultancies;
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For the purpose of considering an application under section 29(1), any officer of the Secretariat may conduct an institutional audit if authorised by the Council to do so.
Secretariat
“Secretariat” means the Secretariat of the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 11; Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council 12
Terms defined in s 2
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;
higher education provider
Defined · s 2“higher education provider” means a body corporate, organisation or other body of persons which conducts higher education or training programmes, including skills training programmes, leading to the award of a higher education qualification or which awards a higher education qualification and includes the public or private higher education providers, examination or certification bodies or their branch representatives and includes higher education institution and education consultancies;
institutional audit
Defined · s 2“institutional audit” means the evaluation of an institution to determine whether it is achieving its mission and goals, to identify strengths and areas of concern and to enhance quality, carried out in accordance with section 55;
Register
Defined · s 2“Register” means the National Qualifications Register established and maintained under section 56(1);
Secretariat
Defined · s 2“Secretariat” means the Secretariat of the Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council established by section 11; Brunei Darussalam National Accreditation Council 12
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Evaluation of Other Qualifications
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Institutional Audit
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Brunei Darussalam Qualifications Register
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Appeals
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Enforcement and Investigation
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Offences and Penalties
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