Section 35

Subject to subsection (4), the Agency may for the purposes of subsection (1) from time to time amend the Framework and may collaborate, cooperate and coordinate with any person, including government agencies, higher education providers, students, academic staff, quality assurance and accreditation bodies, examination or certification bodies and employers, and in the case of professional programmes, professional qualifications and higher education providers, the Framework shall be amended in accordance to the criteria and standards set by the relevant professional bodies.

The parts of the Framework amended under subsection (2)

shall not be implemented unless the approval of the Council is obtained.

The Minister may direct that any part of the Framework may not be amended or varied.

Objectives of the Framework