Natural Scientific Professions Act, 2003 (Act No.27 of 2003)13. Powers of Council with regard to education and training in natural sciences |
The Council may—
| (a) | perform such functions within the framework of the South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995 (Act No. 58 of 1995), and the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997), as may be required by those Acts, and must in this regard consult with— |
| (i) | the Council on Higher Education established by the Higher Education Act, 1997, regarding matters relevant to education in the natural sciences; |
| (ii) | the South African Qualifications Authority established by the South African Qualifications Authority Act, 1995, to determine competency standards for the purpose of registration; |
| (b) | establish mechanisms for registered persons to gain recognition of their qualifications and professional status in other countries; |
| (c) | recognise any examination contemplated in section 20 or withdraw the recognition; |
| (d) | enter into an agreement with any person, within or outside the Republic, with regard to the recognition of any examination or qualification for the purposes of this Act; |
| (e) | give advice or render assistance to any educational institution, voluntary association or examining body with regard to educational facilities for, and the training and education of, registered persons and prospective registered persons; and |
| (f) | through a recognised agency having the competency to do so, conduct any examination for the purposes of section 20. |