In carrying out functions under section 9, the Council has the power —
(a) to undertake evaluations of programmes of study offered by a tertiary institution on its own initiative or in cooperation with other bodies as considered necessary for the discharge of its functions;
(b) to establish the requirements that a tertiary institution must satisfy to have a programme of study accredited or re-accredited by the Council;
(c) to receive with the permission of the Minister, grants and other payments;
(d) to carry out unscheduled surveillance visits to an accredited institution at intervals other than those prescribed;
(e) to charge prescribed fees for evaluations and surveillance;
(f) to issue directions to an accredited institution requiring the accredited institution to take measures or cease activities as may be necessary; or
(g) to request information, documents or things.