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The regulatory arrangements in this document consist of the recognition requirements (Part 1) and the operating rules (Part 2) for component and Diploma awarding bodies. There is also a glossary at the end of this document.

Component and Diploma awarding bodies must also comply with the Criteria for accreditation of Foundation, Higher and Advanced Diploma qualifications version 2 (Ofqual, 2009). Principal learning and project component awarding bodies must also comply with the GCSE, GCE, principal learning and project code of practice April 2010 which amplifies aspects of the operating rules.1

  1. The operating rules indicate where the code of practice makes more detailed requirements that underpin the operating rules. []