The provisions for the amendment of the Second Schedule on qualifications are under Section 14 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974.

Institutions that wish the council to consider the recognition of their qualifications are required to initiate a formal request and submit prerequisite documents as required by the Council with fees and costs payable to the Council.

The process will require a
a) documentation audit, and
b) if necessary, a surveillance audit.
Accreditation means that the qualification from the institution has been gazetted in law.

Accreditation means that the council's approval has been signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries and the approval has been gazetted and made binding.

Accredited qualifications from institutions shall also be subjected to periodic reviews (reassessment) and requirements as determined by the Council.


	.: Q1 : What is the process involved for the recognition/accreditation of qualification of a particular institution?
		The provisions for the amendment of the Second Schedule on qualifications are under Section 14 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974. Institutions that wish the council to consider the recognition of their qualifications are required to initiate a formal request and submit prerequisite documents as required by the Council with fees and costs payable to the Council. The process will require a a) documentation audit, and b) if necessary, a surveillance audit. Accreditation means that the qualification from the institution has been gazetted in law. Accreditation means that the council's approval has been signed by the Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industries and the approval has been gazetted and made binding. Accredited qualifications from institutions shall also be subjected to periodic reviews (reassessment) and requirements as determined by the Council.