VET Student Loans Act 2016

PART 5 - OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVED COURSE PROVIDERS  

Division 1 - General  

SECTION 49   PROVIDER MUST NOT USE BROKER OR AGENT  

49(1)    
An approved course provider contravenes this subsection if the provider enters into an arrangement (whether written or not) that provides for another person to do one or more of the following in relation to an approved course:

(a) enrol students, or accept applications for enrolment, in the course;

(c) provide information or advice in relation to VET student loans (however described) for the course;

(d) assist students to complete or submit applications for a VET student loan for the course;

(e) assist, or provide support for, students who could be eligible for a VET student loan for the course to complete any assessments required to show that students are academically suited to undertake the course.

Civil penalty: 60 penalty units.

49(2)    
Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to an arrangement that is:

(a) a contract of employment; or

(b) specified in the rules.

Note:

Employees of approved course providers will be covered by other requirements that apply to approved course providers.