Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01182:reg:5:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2017L01182
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 3/20)
Character Range: 21334–24480

the overseas student to accept and retain the written record of acceptance for two years after the overseas student ceases to be an accepted student.

     2.5               If the registered provider grants the overseas student RPL or course credit that reduces the overseas student's course length, the provider must:
          2.5.1         inform the student of the reduced course duration following granting of RPL and ensure the confirmation of enrolment (CoE) is issued only for the reduced duration of the course
          2.5.2         report any change in course duration in PRISMS if RPL or course credit is granted after the overseas student's visa is granted.

 Standard 3

 Formalisation of enrolment and written agreements

     3.1               The registered provider must enter into a written agreement with the overseas student or intending overseas student, signed or otherwise accepted by the student, concurrently with or prior to accepting payment of tuition fees or non-tuition fees. A written agreement may take any form provided it meets the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code.

     3.2               If the overseas student or intending overseas student is under 18 years of age, the written agreement with the overseas student or intending overseas student must be signed or otherwise accepted by the student's parent or legal guardian.

     3.3               In addition to all requirements in the ESOS Act, the written agreement must, in plain English:
          3.3.1          outline the course or courses in which the student is to be enrolled, the expected course start date, the location(s) at which the course will be delivered, the offered modes of study for the course, including compulsory online and/or work-based training, placements, and/or other community-based learning and/or collaborative research training arrangements
          3.3.2          outline any prerequisites necessary to enter the course or courses, including English language requirements
          3.3.3          list any conditions imposed on the student's enrolment
          3.3.4          list all tuition fees payable by the student for the course, the periods to which those tuition fees relate and payment options (including, if permitted under the ESOS Act, that the student may choose to pay more than 50 per cent of their tuition fees before their course commences)
          3.3.5          provide details of any non-tuition fees the student may incur, including as a result of having their study outcomes reassessed, deferral of study, fees for late payment of tuition fees, or other circumstances in which additional fees may apply
          3.3.6          set out the circumstances in which personal information about the student may be disclosed by the registered provider, the Commonwealth including the TPS, or state or territory agencies, in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988
          3.3.7          outline the registered provider's internal and external complaints and appeals processes, in accordance with Standard 10 (Complaints and appeals)
          3.3.8          state that the student