[F1[F2Occupational categories and groupsE+W+S
Textual Amendments
F1Pt. 1 Ch. A1 inserted (26.3.2015 for specified purposes, 26.5.2015 in so far as not already in force) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(2)(e), Sch. 1 para. 1 (with Sch. 1 para. 28); S.I. 2015/994, art. 6(a) (with Sch. Pt. 2)
F2Ss. ZA9-ZA11 and cross-headings inserted (8.11.2017) by Technical and Further Education Act 2017 (c. 19), s. 47(2), Sch. 1 para. 7; S.I. 2017/1055, reg. 2(b)(iii) (with reg. 4)
ZA9Occupational categories (sometimes referred to as “routes”)E+W+S
(1)The Secretary of State may determine categories into which occupations may be placed for the purposes of this Chapter.
(2)The Secretary of State must notify the Institute of any categories that are determined.
ZA10Mapping of occupational groupsE+W+S
(1)The Institute must—
(a)determine occupations in relation to which it may be appropriate for people to undertake apprenticeships or obtain qualifications, and
(b)determine which of those occupations require similar knowledge, skills and behaviour.
(2)Two or more occupations that require similar knowledge, skills and behaviour are referred to in this section as a “group”.
(3)Where categories have been determined under section ZA9, the Institute must allocate each occupation or group to a category.
(4)If the Institute considers that no category is appropriate it must nevertheless allocate the occupation or group to a category (and is not required to adjust its determinations under subsection (1)).
(5)The Institute must publish information showing—
(a)the occupations,
(b)the groups, and
(c)any categories to which the occupations and groups have been allocated.]]