Higher education. Post-secondary and Continuing education

(1) The Minister shall approve, in accordance with this Act and Regulations made under this Act, any institution for further education at such places as the Minister may determine, provided that such institutions already in existence at the date of the commencement of this Act shall not be required to apply for approval under this Act. education, Post- secondary and (2) The Ministry shall make provision for post-secondary, continuing and higher education and training of Belizeans in such tertiary, professional, technical, and vocational education institutions or programmes as may be approved by the Minister in accordance with Regulations governing further education that may be made from time to time. (3) In carrying out his functions under subsection (2), of this section, the Chief Education Officer shall consult with the Education Council, TVET Council, Board of Teacher Education, and University of Belize, teachers, parents, other stakeholders and partners in education, including the private sector and wider community, as needed, relevant to the particular courses, programmes or training to be provided. (4) Pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, the Minister on the advice of the TVET Council may specify a list of designated trades or occupations eligible for award of the Belize National Vocational Qualification.